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What if Democrats Win the White House and Congress on Tuesday?
If Democrats win the White House and Congress, they might finally make lasting changes to voting rights and abortion access.Top stories - The New York Times - October 30 -
House Republicans lock in leadership positions for next Congress
House Republicans on Wednesday locked in their top leadership positions for the looming 119th Congress, as the conference readies its majority to legislate under full GOP control of Washington. For ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader with GOP set to retain control
As House Democrats conduct the leadership elections Tuesday, the party is still reeling from the results of the 2024 elections — and reckoning with the path forward.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
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 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Breaking down the Senate and House races that could shift power for Congress
The race for the White House is at the top of the ticket this Election Day, but down-ballot congressional races could have a profound impact on the future of the country as well. CBS News ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
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 -
Latest news on future of Congress as House race results come in
Votes in some congressional races are still being counted with Republicans just three seats short of keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Tom LoBianco, a national politics ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Bynum flips Oregon House seat, will be state's first Black member of Congress
Democrat Janelle Bynum is projected to win Oregon’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ, making her the first Black lawmaker to represent Oregon in Congress. Bynum, an Oregon ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
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 ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
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 agendaBusiness - Financial Times - November 14 -
White House asks Congress for $100B in aid for hurricanes, other disasters
Top lawmakers plan to spend the next few weeks finalizing a bipartisan bill that fulfills at least some of that request.Politics - Politico - 3 days ago -
Watch: House Republicans hold presser as GOP preps for full control of Congress
House Republicans held a news conference Tuesday morning as they seek to show a unified front in anticipation of the party taking full control of Congress and the White House in January. With a ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
House COVID panel says Andrew Cuomo lied to Congress, calls for DOJ to prosecute
House Republicans have referred former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) to the Justice Department (DOJ) for criminal charges, alleging he lied to the panel about his knowledge of a state health ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
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Tuesday Briefing
Key figures in the next Trump administration.World - The New York Times - November 12 -
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The Races for Congress
We preview next week’s elections and what a divided or united government might mean for each party.Top stories - The New York Times - November 1 -
GOP senators brush off concerns about Thune’s relationship with Trump
The new Senate majority leader has been critical of the president-elect, but even conservative senators expressed confidence that he would work well with Trump.Politics - Politico - November 13 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
FirstFT: Republicans complete Congress sweep
Also in today’s newsletter, France boycotts COP29 and renowned conservative lawyer diesWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
How new members are shaping Congress
With orientation underway, Scott MacFarlane breaks down how the newest members of Congress are preparing to make an impact.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Tuesday Briefing: The U.S. Campaign’s Final Stretch
Plus, the “Ketamine Queen.”World - The New York Times - October 28 -
Tuesday Briefing: Americans brace for Election Day
Plus, remembering Quincy Jones.World - The New York Times - November 4 -
The Latest N.F.L. Trade News Ahead of Tuesday’s Deadline
Teams have until 4 p.m. Eastern to make their moves.Sports - The New York Times - November 5 -
5 candidates of color who made history on Tuesday
Vice President Harris fell short of making history as the first woman — and first woman of color — to ascend to the presidency on Tuesday, but multiple other candidates of color did seal their ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Tuesday Briefing: Trump Starts Building His Cabinet
Plus, West African fine dining.World - The New York Times - November 11 -
Tuesday Briefing: Ukraine is Poised to Strike inside Russia
Plus, revelations from a kids’ soccer coach.World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Trump expected to attend SpaceX launch on Tuesday
President-elect Trump is expected to attend the launch of a SpaceX rocket in Texas on Tuesday, sources familiar with the plans confirmed, the latest sign of Trump’s closeness to the company's ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Trump Plans to Attend Musk’s SpaceX Launch on Tuesday
The president-elect’s decision to witness the liftoff is another example of his close ties to the world’s wealthiest entrepreneur.Science - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Recapping Tuesday's SpaceX Starship test flight
SpaceX launched a sixth test flight of its Super Heavy-Starship on Tuesday with President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk watching. CBS News correspondent Jason Allen has a breakdown of the flight.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Trump Plans to Attend Musk’s SpaceX Launch on Tuesday
The president-elect’s decision to witness the liftoff is another example of his close ties to the world’s wealthiest entrepreneur.Science - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
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 -
Congress must be proactive, not reactive, with disaster recovery
Sen. Thom Tillis has led a bipartisan group of senators in calling for Congress to pass a disaster funding package to assist victims of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, as the SBA disaster loan fund ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
In their own words: Lawmakers on what it's like in a 'chaos' Congress
PolarizingTop stories - ABC News - October 28