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Vance to travel to North Carolina to survey hurricane recovery efforts
Vice President-elect JD Vance will travel to North Carolina on Friday to survey hurricane relief efforts, a spokesperson told The Hill. He is scheduled to visit Fairview, N.C., weeks after ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump rally shooting hearing descends into screaming match between Secret Service chief and Republican congressman – live
Acting director of the US Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, and House Republican Pat Fallon shout at each other during congressional hearing. The acting director of the US Secret Service, Ronald Rowe, ...The Guardian - Dec. 5 -
Crockett lays into Census Bureau director, says Republicans 'apportion’ Americans of color
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) has accused Republicans of dividing millions of Texans of color to ensure the GOP gained two new seats in the House of Representatives. In a House hearing examining ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Senate Democrat: Multiple Republicans are 'waiting for the right moment to say no' to Hegseth
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he has talked to several Republican colleagues who have said they are “waiting for the right moment” to reject Pete Hegseth as the nominee to lead ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Republicans just won a permanent Senate majority
The loss of the Senate by the Democratic Party may lead to a permanent Republican Senate, limiting the enactment of broad campaign promises, entrenching the perception of dysfunction in Washington, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
12:30 Report — Republicans’ 2025 game plan
{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! What does everyone’s Spotify Wrapped look like this year? Taylor Swift obviously ran away with mine … Here’s what’s happening today: Republicans have *zero* ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Saying 16 minutes 'dragged,' Tennessee Republican cuts his Christmas party back to 15 minutes
Sixteen minutes proved too lengthy, so Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) says he's going back to his original 15-minute Christmas party to ring in the holidays at the Capitol. "We went 16 last year, and ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Pam Bondi’s Journey From Traditional Republican to Warrior for Trump
The president-elect’s choice for attorney general is known for her charm and fealty to him.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Top Republicans collide on strategy for Trump tax agenda
House and Senate Republicans are clashing over how to advance President-elect Trump's tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) offered a plan that would put off tax ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Republican rep 'really impressed' after meeting with Hegseth
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said on Wednesday that he was "really impressed" with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, after the former Fox News host met with the ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Watch Tulsa Golden Hurricane vs. Okla. State Cowboys: TV channel, live stream info, start time
How to watch Tulsa vs. Oklahoma State basketball gameCBS Sports - Dec. 5 -
Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Pete Hegseth tries to win Republican senators' support for his nomination amid controversies
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with lawmakers on Wednesday to try to firm up support among Republican senators for his nomination. He is facing mounting ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority
With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth meets with Republicans as his candidacy hangs in the balance
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary has faced sexual assault and workplace misconduct allegations.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Ken Griffin, Top Republican Donor, Says He Voted for Trump
Mr. Griffin, who had previously derided Donald J. Trump as a “three-time loser,” said he voted for the president-elect.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Frigid temperatures hit Southeast, including recovering Hurricane Helene survivors
Low temperatures are plaguing the Southeast U.S., including in Asheville, North Carolina, where people still displaced by Hurricane Helene faced temperatures in the teens overnight. CBS News' Janet ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Democrats flip final House seat of the 2024 elections, narrowing Republicans' majority
Republicans will have a narrow majority in the House, with Democrats flipping one final seat in California, leaving GOP leaders with even less margin for error.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Miami AD, ACC commissioner blast College Football Playoff Committee for ranking Alabama ahead of Hurricanes
The Tuesday CFP rankings would have Alabama in over an ACC team with fewer losses for the second year in a rowCBS Sports - Dec. 4 -
Gourde and Schwartz lead Kraken to 4-2 win over Hurricanes
Yanni Gourde and Jaden Schwartz had a goal and an assist each and the Seattle Kraken snapped a three-game skid, beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-2ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Senate Republicans hedge on Pete Hegseth support after latest controversy
President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth met with Republican senators on Tuesday amid allegations ranging from sexual assault to workplace misconduct. Hegseth and his ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
North Carolina residents struggle with Hurricane Helene recovery amid cold weather
Several North Carolina counties opened warming shelters for people without heat access or who were displaced by Hurricane Helene last September. Some are enduring the cold while living in tents as ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks
Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
The GOP's new task: Turning Trump voters into full-fledged Republicans: From the Politics Desk
Even with their success, this election revealed a challenge for Republicans going forward: The “Trump coalition” and the “GOP coalition” are not quite the same.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Some Republican senators appear tepid on Hegseth amid new misconduct claims
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, met with Republican senators Tuesday for the second day in a row amid news that GOP insiders pushed to remove him as the ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Republican senators express growing concerns over Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations
Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday looking to shore up support as he fends off allegations of misconduct.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Georgia Republicans Seek Fani Willis’s Testimony and Records in Trump Case
Ms. Willis, who charged Mr. Trump in connection with his efforts to cling to power after the 2020 election, came under scrutiny over her relationship with a lawyer she hired to lead the case.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Republicans call for investigation into FEMA employees avoiding homes with Trump signs
House Republicans are calling for an investigation into Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employees, alleging they avoided homes with Trump campaign yard signs in multiple states when they ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Democrats push back on Republican COVID-19 report
House Democrats on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on Tuesday released their own report responding to the Republican-led panel's final report, deeming the subcommittee to have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks
As President-elect Donald Trump fills out his Cabinet and closest advisers, African American Republicans ask why more Black people haven’t been selected.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Michigan Republican says gay marriage should be illegal
Michigan state Rep. Josh Schriver (R) rebuked gay marriage in a Monday social media post that has drawn backlash from some of the state’s top Democrats. “Make gay marriage illegal again,” Schriver ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Plans to 'Make America Healthy Again' may face opposition from Republicans
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has vowed to crack down on food dyes and pesticides. He may run into opposition from his own party, which dislikes broad federal regulation.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Why Republicans Might Oppose Trump’s Push to Undo Biden’s Triumphs
President Biden wants to make it more difficult for President-elect Donald J. Trump to repeal his signature legislation, which sent money flowing to Republican districts nationwide.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Hegseth meeting with Republican senators as allegations surface about time at veterans charity
CBS News has confirmed that allegations of financial mismanagement, repeated intoxication and sexual misconduct forced President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
Republican senators brush aside Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations after meeting him
Republican senators who met Monday with Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, brushed aside sexual assault and other allegations against him.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Senate approves promotion for general involved in Afghanistan exit after a Republican blocked it
The Senate voted to approve the promotion of a general who oversaw troops in the U.S. withdrawal from Kabul, Afghanistan, that had been held by Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK
Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections
Democrats need to flip four Senate seats in 2026 to reclaim a majority, but have few clear targets.ABC News - Dec. 2