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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 -
Michigan Democrats defend state Supreme Court majority
Democrats have expanded their majority on the Michigan Supreme Court after winning a pair of races on Tuesday, according to The Associated Press. Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, a former appointee ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Mendy entitled to majority of unpaid Man City wages
Former Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy should have been paid when he was not in custody, an employment tribunal judge rules.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
An Emboldened G.O.P. Senate Majority Is Ready to Empower Trump
With a decisive margin in the Senate, Republicans, who have shown their willingness to accommodate the president-elect, will have the numbers to overcome divisions over his personnel and policies.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Trump victory is a major setback for climate action, experts say
Trump's election will hit immediate efforts to tackle climate change, experts say - but the longer-term effect is less certain.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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 - November 7 -
Gillen ousts D'Esposito in major pickup for House Democrats
Laura Gillen has defeated Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-N.Y.) to score a key pickup for Democrats still hoping to retake the House, Decision Desk HQ projects. New York has been seen as key to ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Major Garrett on "clarity" and the 2024 election result
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett says he's seen the word "clarity" mentioned a lot about the 2024 presidential election, with some variation of "at least the result was clear." ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Trump has potential to appoint a majority of the Supreme Court
Republicans are gearing up to lock in their remake of the judiciary under President-elect Donald Trump and a new Senate majority, including potentially installing several more conservative Supreme ...Politics - NBC News - 6 days ago -
Winter Storm in Colorado: Denver Hit With First Major Snow of the Season
The National Weather Service said snowfall accumulations from Friday into Saturday morning could be significant, with 12 to 20 inches expected south of Denver.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
GOP inches closer to retaining House majority
Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
North Korea says it has ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aidWorld - ABC News - 2 days ago -
Trump knocks critic Anthony Scaramucci as 'major loser'
President-elect Trump knocked his ex-White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci as a “major loser," in reaction to his constant criticism. Trump's rebuke of Scaramucci came just days ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Major verdict reached in Iraq abuse case
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Jury awards $42M to former Iraq prison detainees Three former ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Cruz endorses Scott for Senate majority leader
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a leading conservative, announced Wednesday morning he will back Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) for Senate majority leader. “This morning, I’ll be voting for Rick Scott for GOP ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
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Senate Republicans elect John Thune as majority leader
Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was chosen as the next majority leader of the Senate, succeeding Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as the GOP’s Senate leader. NBC News’ Ali Vitali reports on Thune’s rise ...Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
John Thune elected Senate majority leader
President-elect Donald Trump did not endorse a candidate to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell as the Senate Republican leader.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
The Trump majority may soon feel buyers’ remorse
The 2024 election results suggest that the Trump majority may soon have cause for second thoughts, as the proposed tax cuts and tariffs could lead to increased inflation and worker shortages, ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
John Thune on winning Senate majority leader election
South Dakota Sen. John Thune addressed reporters on Capitol Hill after being elected to replace Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader. David Yaffe-Bellany, a crypto and technology ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Republicans win House in major boost for Trump's agenda
The party now controls both chambers of Congress, clearing the path for Trump's policies.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
How tight will the Republicans' new House majority be?
When President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term, Republicans will have total control of Capitol Hill. CBS News projected Wednesday that the GOP will keep control of the House of ...Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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. - 14 hours ago -
Turkish man accused of being major supplier of Channel smuggling boats arrested
The man was held in Amsterdam after an operation by the National Crime Agency and Dutch and Belgian police.Top stories - BBC News - 12 hours ago -
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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 - Yesterday -
House majority still up for grabs, race for Senate majority leader heating up among Republicans
Republicans are waiting to see if they'll take control of the House, but they've already secured a majority in the Senate where GOP lawmakers jockeying to replace outgoing Leader Mitch McConnell. ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Trump yet to endorse GOP candidate for Senate majority leader, House majority still up in the air
John Cornyn, John Thune and Rick Scott have emerged as the frontrunners to replace Mitch McConnell and become Senate majority leader in January, but President-elect Donald Trump hasn't lent his ...Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
Air conditioning will be major driver of electricity demand, says IEA
Higher temperatures and rising incomes could boost power demand coming from home cooling units by 280% by 2050Business - Financial Times - October 16 -
An earthquake measuring 5.9 hits eastern Turkey, causing panic but no major damage
A moderately strong earthquake has struck eastern Turkey, causing widespread panicWorld - ABC News - October 16 -
RFK Jr. hints at major role in agriculture policy in Trump administration
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signaled in a new video that if former President Trump wins in November, he could join the administration to work on agriculture policy. ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Plants Vs. Zombies 3 Getting Major Overhaul, Will Be Delisted Soon
EA has announced a significant change for Plants vs. Zombies 3, confirming that the game is undergoing a "major overhaul" and will be taken offline as the developer reconfigures the game.. Plants ...Tech - GameSpot - October 17