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Texas GOP wins big: 5 things to know
In the end, it wasn’t close at all. On election night, Texans handed sweeping victories to the Republican Party that controls the state, and in particular its ascendant MAGA faction. As Vice ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Trump rout vaults GOP to wins across the country
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story Trump rout vaults GOP to wins across the country Republicans have won control of the Senate and ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Large Senate GOP majority strengthens Trump's hand
Republicans have at least a 52-seat Senate majority and are looking to expand it to 54 seats, as GOP candidates are leading the vote counts in Pennsylvania and Nevada. Such a cushion would ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Trump wins tip scales for GOP on government funding
Republican electoral wins in both the presidential race and the Senate are changing the game on government funding, as Congress braces for a battle over federal spending when lawmakers return next ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
GOP senator: Trump shouldn’t pardon Hunter Biden
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says President-elect Trump should not pardon Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, of felony charges related to his purchase of a revolver in 2018 nor the tax charges he ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Hawley will back Cornyn for Senate GOP leader
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), a rising conservative star, announced this week that he will support Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Senate Republican leadership race, giving Cornyn his first public ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Rubio backs Scott for GOP Senate leader
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) threw his support behind Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as the upper chamber’s GOP leader. “I will be voting for my Florida colleague ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Here are the GOP’s top legislative priorities under Trump
Hill Republicans have ambitious legislative plans for the first months of total GOP control of government under President-elect Trump, with a sweeping tax package at the top of the to-do list. ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Musk backs Scott as Senate GOP leader
Tech billionaire Elon Musk, an ally of President-elect Trump, publicly backed Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) in the race for Senate GOP leader. “Rick Scott for Set Majority Leader!” Musk posted Sunday to ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Former GOP strategist: Election was a ‘thorough a‑‑kicking for Democrats’
Former Republican strategist Mark McKinnon said the election was a “thorough a‑‑kicking" for Democrats and argued it may be the wake-up call the party needed. “I think maybe the only good news of ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Trump’s bold moves to test loyalties of GOP senators
President-elect Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans, calling on them to allow him to make recess appointments to the executive and judicial branches without the advice and consent of ...Politics - The Hill - 13 hours ago -
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.Top stories - CBS News - 12 hours ago -
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.Politics - CBS News - 12 hours ago -
Damon Wayans on "Poppa's House"
Like father, like son: Damon Wayans is starring with Damon Wayans Jr. in the new comedy series "Poppa's House" – the latest family affair for a comedian who has built a career working with his ...Top stories - CBS News - October 20 -
These House seats are still undecided
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.Top stories - CBS News - 7 hours ago -
These House seats are still undecided
CBS News characterizes control of the House as lean Republican, with a handful of seats still undecided.Politics - CBS News - 7 hours ago -
Democrats press Biden to lower housing costs before leaving White House
Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
House Republicans take aim at White House response to Biden's 'garbage' comment
House Republicans are taking aim at the White House for its response to remarks by President Biden this week, when he appeared to refer to former President Trump’s supporters as “garbage” — a ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Battle for control of House after Republicans take Senate, White House
CBS News has projected former President Donald Trump will return to the White House as Republicans also gain control of the U.S. Senate. All eyes are now on the battle for control of the House of ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Balance of power remains unclear in House as Republicans take Senate, White House
In January, Republicans will take control of the Senate after flipping seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana. The House remains up for grabs, although the GOP has made gains to reach the 2018 ...Top stories - CBS News - 5 days ago -
Where Speaker Johnson sees the GOP's path to victory: From the Politics Desk
House Speaker Mike Johnson sees traditionally Democratic constituencies as key to Republicans' path to power in Washington this election.Top stories - NBC News - October 14 -
Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Ex-GOP Reps. Kinzinger, Comstock to join Harris for Pennsylvania rally
Vice President Harris will be joined at a Pennsylvania rally by more than 100 Republicans, including former GOP Reps. Adam Kinzinger (Ill.) and Barbara Comstock (Va.), a senior Harris campaign ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Harris pleads with GOP to join her: 'There is a place for you in this campaign'
Vice President Harris on Wednesday pleaded with Republicans to join her team, telling them at a rally in Pennsylvania that there’s a place for them in her quest to defeat GOP nominee and former ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
GOP megadonors open their wallets for Trump: From the Politics Desk
Repubicans megadonors are opening their wallets for super PACs backing Donald Trump, while Democrats maintain their House and Senate fundraising advantage.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Andy Kim's GOP challenger denounces 'hateful' post from Trump delegate
New Jersey GOP Senate nominee Curtis Bashaw is condemning an attack on his opponent, Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), that questioned if the lawmaker had ties to North Korea. “As someone who has been ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Harris launches new push to win GOP support in Pennsylvania
The Harris campaign has started a new outreach push to target Republicans looking for an alternative to former President Donald Trump. Robert Costa reports.Politics - CBS News - October 16 -
GOP cringes over Trump’s vow to wield military against opponents
Former President Trump’s incendiary comments about deploying the military and using other powers of the executive branch to pursue his political enemies, including a sitting member of Congress, is ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
Morning Report — Harris appeals to GOP critics of Trump; Trump courts Latinos
In today’s issue: Vice President Harris and former President Trump are racing toward the Election Day finish line, stacking their schedules as they work the airwaves — and the voters. Both ...Politics - The Hill - October 17 -
GOP pushes false claims about migrant voting: What are the facts?
Top Republicans are laying the groundwork to claim the 2024 election isn’t secure and fair because of noncitizen voting, a theory that has lived in conservative circles since President Biden’s 2020 ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
McConnell exposes deep anti-Trump sentiment within Senate GOP
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) has tried to mend his relationship with former President Trump, but newly reported comments reveal how deeply his personal animosity toward Trump ran ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Military voters see 'direct attack' from GOP election challenges
Republicans are coming under fire from veterans and military groups for attempting to restrict the votes of overseas service members through a series of lawsuits in battleground states. The ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
GOP rep unveils bill cracking down on countries that take American hostages
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) announced a bill cracking down on foreign governments that take American citizens hostage or otherwise wrongfully detain them. Lawler unveiled the State Sponsor of ...Politics - The Hill - October 18 -
Many GOP voters worried poll workers could tamper with ballots: Survey
More than half of Republican voters in a new survey said they are worried poll workers could tamper with ballots during the 2024 election, now less than three weeks away. The poll, released Friday ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
GOP lawsuit against overseas votes draws ire from military families
Some ex-pats living abroad are sounding the alarm after Republicans in three swing states have tried to delay accepting and counting overseas absentee ballots.Top stories - ABC News - October 21 -
What if it's President Harris, but a GOP Senate? That's her allies' fear.
A Republican Senate could block Cabinet and Supreme Court picks, as well as legislation.Politics - Politico - October 20