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Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt

Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff.

NPR · 1d

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.

Reuters · 2d

Republicans inch closer to US House majority, full control of Congress

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's Republicans on Tuesday inched closer to winning a majority in the House of Representatives and with it full control of Congress, which would give Trump power to advance his agenda when he returns to the White House in January.

Trump, Matt Gaetz and Congress

Opinion

The New Republic on MSN · 7h

How Trump Could Steamroll Congress—and His Own Party—on Matt Gaetz

As attorney general, Gaetz will be fully empowered to carry out Trump’s—and his own—incindiary mandate, litigating culture wars and carrying out personal vendettas. Republican Senator Thom Tillis put it aptly: “I’m sure it’ll make for a popcorn-eating confirmation.”

USA TODAY on MSN · 8h

Trump transition live coverage: Matt Gaetz investigation sparks clash in Congress

President-elect Donald Trump is still choosing his nominees for his second term in the White House − and making some surprising picks.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 9h

What Are the Investigations Into Matt Gaetz, Trump's Pick for Attorney General

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz for attorney general, tapping a controversial figure who has been the subject of investigations into sexual misconduct.

John Thune, Republicans

WCBE · 21h

Republicans begin picking their next leaders in Congress

S.D., as the next party leader, launching a new era for the GOP after nearly two decades with Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leading the party in the Senate.

The Wall Street Journal on MSN · 1d

Senate Republicans Pick John Thune as New Majority Leader

Republicans chose Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to lead the chamber of Congress, beating Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott.

Yahoo · 1d

John Thune is the new Republican Senate Leader, succeeding longest-serving party leader

United States Senator John Thune won the secret ballot making him the new Republican Senate Leader and the majority leader of the upper chamber in the new Congress.

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Republicans elect John Thune as Senate leader, replacing Mitch McConnell

In a statement published Wednesday, the Senate Republican Conference announced the Senate Republican leadership for the 119th ...

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'We're just on day 1': Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a new status quo in Congress

Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...

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How Republicans in Congress Could Try to Steal the Election

On January 6, 2025, the House and Senate are to assemble to watch as electoral votes from each state are opened and counted.

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Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a “mandate” to govern.

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Trump returns to Washington to meet Biden, Republicans in Congress

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -President-elect Donald Trump returned to Washington on Wednesday for the first time since winning last ...

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As Republicans take control of Congress, Grassley eager to deliver on election 'mandate'

"We're ready and eager to deliver on this mandate," U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley said as Republicans look ahead to full control of Congress.

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DFL calls on Minnesota Republicans in Congress to release Gaetz ethics report

Democrats outline concerns over sexual misconduct allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general, and ...

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Trump Takes Aim at Republicans

Even as he fulminates against Democrats and bureaucrats, Trump’s most radical proposals are aimed at bypassing members of his ...

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