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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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 5 days 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.

Trump’s House GOP picks have Republicans worried

House Republican leaders facing another razor-thin majority in the upcoming Congress are hoping President-elect Trump will not tap any more House GOP members for positions in his administration. ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

House GOP to elect leaders: Races to watch

House Republicans are set to have some surprises in their internal leadership elections for the 119th Congress on Wednesday, along with several competitive races for lower-ranking leadership roles. ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Scott knocked out of GOP leadership race

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), one of President-elect Trump’s closest allies in the Senate, has been knocked out of the race to elect the next Senate majority leader after the first round of voting, ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Thune wins contested race for Senate GOP leader

The South Dakotan will take over in January at the turn of the new Congress, when Republicans are expected to control the government trifecta.

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Lankford joins Senate GOP leadership team

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) formally joined the Senate Republican leadership team on Wednesday, having won an uncontested bid to become the vice chair of the Senate GOP Policy Committee. ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Capito nabs No. 4 Senate GOP spot

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) won an uncontested race Wednesday to become the No. 4 Senate Republican, keeping her hold on a post in GOP leadership. Capito served the previous two years as ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Cotton joins Senate GOP leadership as conference chair

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) earned the Senate GOP conference chair position Wednesday, defeating Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) for the coveted spot. Cotton defeated the Iowa Republican in what was the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Trump bewilders Senate GOP with Gaetz AG selection

President-elect Trump’s decision to tap Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to become attorney general caught Senate Republicans completely flat-footed, and put the party on the defensive immediately over one ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

What a GOP trifecta means for health care

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story What a GOP trifecta means for health care With Republicans in control of the House and Senate, President-elect ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

GOP holds onto House majority — clinching the trifecta

The majority will be slim, but it caps off two other major wins for Republicans, delivering a huge amount of power to the party in 2025.

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

GOP Wins House Majority, Poll Projects

Republicans will hold a majority of seats in Congress, according to Edison Research, giving the party legislative control to pursue Trump’s policies of tax cuts and deregulation.

Business - Inc. - 3 days ago

Evening Report — GOP senators in their own words on Gaetz

PLUS: RFK Jr's new Trump role {beacon} Evening Report Thursday, Nov. 14 © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Washington in uproar over Gaetz President-elect Trump’s nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

GOP looks to shake up US-China trade

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Republican bill threatens Chinese trade relations The top Republican focused on ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

GOP victories threaten Democrats' landmark climate legislation

With Republicans securing control of the House, Senate and White House in the election, they are poised to claw back major legislation Democrats have passed to fight climate change. Chief in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

House GOP lawmakers hang on to critical rules deal

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

‘Bitcoin summer’ blows in following Trump, GOP victories

For Brandon Mintz, it was the text messages and calls that started rolling in from friends and colleagues asking how high bitcoin prices could go.

Peltola ousted by GOP opponent in Alaska House race

Republican Nick Begich has ousted incumbent Democrat Rep. Mary Peltola to win Alaska’s lone House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects. That marks 220 seats for Republicans, surpassing the 218 needed to ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump's military threats alarm Democrats; GOP shrugs

President-elect Trump has talked about using the military on the “enemy from within,” at the border and potentially even in Mexico against cartels. The rhetoric has sparked increasing worry among ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump's gains with minority voters fuel GOP optimism

Republicans have made gains with minority voters in the past two elections, a marked shift among some of the most loyal voting blocs for Democrats. The GOP saw an increase in support from Asian, ...

Politics - The Hill - 11 hours ago

Lions roll on and Ravens run riot

The Detroit Lions claim a sixth straight win, while Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson shine for the Baltimore Ravens.

Nature: Salmon run in Washington State

We leave you this Sunday morning swimming with the salmon in Washington State. Videographer: Lane Milbrand.

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.

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

GOP Gov. Sununu: 'I don't like' Trump's rhetoric, but it's 'nothing new'

GOP Gov. Chris Sununu, a Donald Trump supporter, said he isn't a fan of the former president's rhetoric but that his language is already baked in as an issue for voters.

Raffensperger says Republican voting claims will 'really hurt' GOP turnout

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger (R) said Sunday that claims about vote integrity from Republicans will “really hurt” turnout for his party. Raffensperger had already pushed back on a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 20

Former GOP governor endorses Brown in Ohio Senate race

Former Ohio Gov. Bob Taft, a Republican, threw his support behind Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown (Ohio) in his closely watched reelection bid for the U.S. Senate. In a letter to the editor published ...