Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control

Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.

Hakeem Jeffries on hopes for bipartisanship as Congress edges toward GOP control

One week after Election Day, key House races remain undecided as CBS News projects Congress leaning Republican. If confirmed, Republicans would control the House, Senate and White House for the ...

Republicans gear up to take control of Washington

Plus, Trump’s eyebrow-raising pick for defence secretary

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Live updates: House Republicans take a victory lap as Congress returns to DC

Republicans return to Congress for the lame duck session to decide on government funding, leadership elections in both chambers, and whether to cut a deal with Democrats or push the issue into next ...

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The Hill's 12:30 Report — Congress returns to a scrambled Washington

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: The fate of Trump's hush money case {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Capitol Hill is filled with freshly dry-cleaned suits this morning. That ...

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Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol

The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the ...

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The races that could decide control of Congress

The margins in the House and the Senate between Republicans and Democrats are razor-thin with a few key races likely to decide the balance of power for Congress. CBS News correspondent Jarred Hill ...

House battle takes center stage as Trump's party pursues full control of Washington

Republicans won control of the White House and the Senate. Now all eyes are turning to the House, Democrats' last line of defense to stop President-elect Donald Trump and his agenda.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Republicans win the House, NBC News projects, as Trump's party takes full control of Washington

President-elect Trump now has a clear path to enact his agenda and fill out his administration with both the House and Senate in Republican hands come January.

Trump returns to Washington flanked by Elon Musk, gets standing ovation from GOP

Donald Trump is back in Washington, arriving with billionaire Elon Musk. His first stop was to speak to House Republicans.

GOP wins back control of the Senate

The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.

Politics - Politico - November 6

GOP Control of the House Looks Likely

With 17 races still undecided, Republicans need only five wins to command a majority in Congress.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

These tight races could decide control of Congress

Whether or not the next president can get their legislative agenda done will depend on who's in charge of Congress after November, and control of both chambers is expected to come down to a handful ...

The cowboy state US election battle that will matter from Kyiv to Beijing

Montana is at the heart of an expensive high-stakes fight for control of the American Senate

World - Financial Times - October 21

Control of Congress up for grabs on Election Day

In addition to electing a new president, control of Congress will also be determined on Election Day. Democrats hold a narrow majority in the Senate while Republicans have a slim advantage in the ...

Where the fight for control of Congress currently stands

With Republicans in control of the Senate, CBS News rates control of the House as lean Republican as of Thursday evening. Controlling the lower chamber would give President-elect Trump a unified ...

Congress returns after election break

Lawmakers returned to Washington, D.C., on Tuesday following a six-week election break. Republicans are preparing to govern with majorities in both chambers while Democrats look to regroup. Scott ...

Morning Report — Who will lead the GOP in the next Congress?

In today’s issue: Two weeks out from Election Day, Republican leaders in the House and Senate are already eyeing potential leadership shake-ups for the 119th Congress. IN THE HOUSE, Republicans are ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo

The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Every uncalled race left in the fight for control in Washington

With votes still being counted, here's a look at the key races that remain uncalled by the NBC News Decision Desk (read more on how those races are called on NBCNews.com).

Politics - NBC News - 11 hours ago

Control of Congress at stake in high-profile contests across the US

The battle for control of Congress is just as tight as the 2024 presidential race, highlighted by a handful of high-profile contests coast-to-coast. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Politics - NBC News - October 22

Inside the New York elections that could decide control of Congress

The road to the House majority for Republicans and Democrats is running through New York, well outside the presidential battleground map.

Key ‘sleeper races’ that could decide who controls Congress

NBC News Correspondents Sahil Kapur and Ali Vitali explains which key House and Senate races could determine the balance of power in Congress.

Politics - NBC News - October 28

Senate and House races to watch that'll decide control of Congress

A handful of congressional races could decide who has control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Currently, Democrats control the Senate and Republicans control the House, but both ...

Republicans win control of the Senate, NBC News projects

Americans are poised to elect a new Congress as every seat in the House of Representatives and one-third of the Senate is up before voters on Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress

Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive win

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump secures control of Congress as Republicans win House majority

Party’s hold on both chambers gives US president-elect latitude to pursue radical legislative agenda

Business - Financial Times - 11 hours ago

Blinken Heads to NATO as Alliance Prepares for Trump’s Return

Officials meeting in Brussels will discuss Ukraine’s war against Russia amid concerns that the new administration will slash U.S. support for Kyiv.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Democrats flooded with cash in fight for Congress as the GOP tries to stretch its money

Democrats in key Senate and House races once again posted huge fundraising numbers, vastly outspending their Republican opponents from July through September.

What a second Trump administration could mean for America with a GOP-led Congress

With Republicans projected to control the Senate and potentially the House, Robert Costa and Ed O'Keefe break down what a Trump agenda might look like in a united GOP government.

Latest news on fate of Congress as GOP search for Senate leader begins

The ballots for several key congressional races are still being counted and the fate of the House of Representatives still hangs in the balance. CBS News projects Republicans will have the majority ...

Trump's GOP skeptics in Congress face lonely path forward

President-elect Trump’s resounding victory last week threatens to further isolate his few remaining GOP critics on Capitol Hill. The shrinking group of Republicans who have bucked the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Morning Report — Trump, GOP Congress aim for swift governing start

In today's issue: While the Democratic Party searches for its black box buried under an election crash site, Senate and House Republicans are celebrating with President-elect Trump and plotting ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

'No lead is safe': Yanks rally, take control of ALCS

Emmanuel Clase gave up two runs in the ninth inning as the Yankees moved closer to another World Series, beating the Guardians 8-6 to take a 3-1 lead in the ALCS.

Sports - ESPN - October 19

Republicans take Senate, House control remains uncertain

Scott MacFarlane looks at the implications for Washington's power dynamics, especially if Republicans retain the House.

Republican Bernie Moreno poised to pave way for GOP Senate control

In a closely watched Ohio Senate race, Trump-backed candidate Bernie Moreno is projected to unseat Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown. If Moreno wins, Republicans could secure control of the U.S. ...

What GOP control of House and Senate could mean for a Trump presidency

A Republican-controlled Congress and former President Donald Trump back in the White House will have long implications for the country.

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