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Republicans win majority in the Senate, CBS News projects
Republicans will take control of the Senate after Sen. Deb Fischer's victory in Nebraska, CBS News projects. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane, John Dickerson and Margaret Brennan break down how the GOP ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
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 -
Senate Republicans choose John Thune as their new leader
Senate Republicans chose John Thune of South Dakota, a longtime Mitch McConnell deputy, as their new leader over Donald Trump ally Rick Scott and another longtime leader, John Cornyn.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Ottawa Senators Captain Brady Tkachuk Has A "New Mindset" This Season
Leadership, like any other skill in hockey, takes time to develop. And so far this season, Tkachuk's new mindset is right on point.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 3 -
Gillibrand wins third term in New York Senate race
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has won reelection for a third term, according to a Decision Desk HQ projection. Gillibrand easily defeated New York police detective Michael Sapraicone in the ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Andy Kim wins New Jersey Senate race after insurgent campaign
Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) will win New Jersey’s open Senate seat, cementing his rise from an underdog candidate to one of the state’s top officials, Decision Desk HQ projects. Kim defeated Republican ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Ted Cruz retains Texas Senate seat, NBC News projects
Republican Ted Cruz wins re-election to the Senate in Texas, NBC News projects. NBC News' Chuck Todd reports on how Democrats have tried to make Texas more competitive each cycle but have been ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Heinrich fends off GOP challenger in New Mexico Senate race
Sen. Martin Heinrich (D) will win reelection in the deep-blue state of New Mexico, Decision Desk HQ projects. Though the state is a reliable Democratic bastion in the Southwest, Heinrich's ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Republicans will take control of the U.S. Senate, NBC News projects
With Republican Deb Fischer’s projected re-election to the U.S. Senate in Nebraska, NBC News projects that Republicans will take control of the Senate, boosted by flipped seats in Ohio and West ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Andy Kim Wins in New Jersey to Become the First Korean American Senator
Mr. Kim, a Democrat, will take the seat previously held by Robert Menendez, who resigned after being convicted of taking bribes.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Republicans maintain their grip on state capitals
Republicans broke up ruling trifectas in Michigan and Minnesota, while limiting their losses in Wisconsin.Politics - Politico - November 6 -
Schumer urges new Senate GOP majority to embrace 'bipartisan' bills
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who will lose control of the Senate agenda next year as a result of Republicans’ string of victories on election night, urged his GOP colleagues to ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
House, Senate GOP to consider new leadership as Trump administration approaches
House and Senate Republicans will huddle this week to select a new slate of leaders for the next year's Congress, the first step towards legislating in the looming Trump administration. The moves ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader
As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Ruben Gallego speaks to CBS News after winning Arizona Senate race
Arizona went red for President-elect Donald Trump, but blue for Senator-elect Ruben Gallego. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe spoke with the newly-elected senator ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest
Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
Senate Republicans to vote for new leader for first time in 20 years
After seizing majority in the election, Senate Republicans have to elect a new leader for the first time in nearly two decades. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
What to know about Sen. John Thune, the new Senate Republican leader
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is set to become Senate majority leader in the new Congress, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
The new Senate GOP leader walks a MAGA tightrope: From the Politics Desk
John Thunes will quickly face challenges as the new Senate GOP leader, ranging from the legislative filibuster to confirming Trump's Cabinet nominees.Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
Detroit News editorial says Senate should reject Gaetz, Hegseth
The Detroit News issued an editorial urging the Senate to reject President-elect Trump's nominations of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general and Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of ...Politics - The Hill - November 17 -
Why Are Latinos Fleeing Democrats? Arizona’s New Senator Offers Answers.
After a victorious Senate campaign, Ruben Gallego thinks others can follow his lead by signaling that they hear Latino voters’ economic pain. But repeating his success might not be so easy.Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Trump's defense secretary pick faces new headwind, meets with senators
As Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, tried to build support among senators, he faced a newly released police report about an alleged sexual assault. Hegseth said the ...Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
CBS News poll finds Democrat Casey narrowly ahead in Senate race in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania voters are likelier to describe Casey's views as "reasonable" than "extreme."Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Republican Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, CBS News projects
Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of ...Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
Andy Kim hopes for a 'new era' as N.J.'s first Asian American senator
Democratic Rep. Andy Kim has defeated challenger Curtis Bashaw after a historic New Jersey Senate race. The win makes Kim the state’s first Asian American senator.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Tim Sheehy will defeat Sen. Jon Tester in Montana Senate election, NBC News projects
Tim Sheehy is a former Navy SEAL and wealthy businessman who was running his first race for office in Montana against three-term incumbent Jon TesterBusiness - CNBC - November 6 -
Three Republicans vie for top Senate spot as GOP looks to elect new majority leader
GOP senators will elect a new leader to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell after he announced earlier this year that he would step down from leadership. There's an intense three-way battle to replace him ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
White House urges Senate Democrats to approve new judges before term ends
Up to 30 nominees for vacant federal judgeships could be confirmed by 3 January but potential obstacles remain. Senate Democrats are racing to confirm up to 30 federal judges nominated by Joe ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
CBS News projects Republicans win the House after already claiming Senate, White House
CBS News projects that Republicans will maintain a majority in the House of Representatives, claiming at least 218 seats, while some races remain undecided over a week after Election Day. Starting ...Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate
After picking up seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. sealed a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.Top stories - The New York Times - November 6 -
Republicans capture Senate majority
Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Republicans won the Senate
How big will the Republicans' U.S. Senate majority be?Top stories - ABC News - November 6
