Who are the Republican senators vying to be the next leader
Senate Republicans returned to Washington for the first time since they secured a comfortable Senate majority and a victory for President-elect Donald Trump, but most had their eyes on a different election taking place Wednesday to determine the new party leader in the chamber.
Republican Senators Face First Test of New Trump Era: Electing a Leader
Republican senators returned to the US Capitol on Tuesday with their first consequential choice of Donald Trump’s new era in Washington hovering over them.
Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s attempts to assert control over the legislative branch.
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The new Republican Senate majority should end the war in Ukraine
If senators exhibit political courage, the incoming U.S. Senate has a unique opportunity to cut off the spigot of funds to Ukraine and find peace for the war-torn country.
Republicans name John Thune to be Senate majority leader in Trump’s Washington
Thune beat out Florida Senator Rick Scott, a favorite of allies of Trump’s such as Elon Musk, and Senator John Cornyn of Texas, who previously held the job of whip. First elected in 2004, Thune beat former majority leader Thom Daschle.
Trump 'challenging' Republican senators with controversial Cabinet picks: ANALYSIS
Donald Trump was elected with a mandate last week. He's now using it to challenge Republican senators to confirm his Cabinet ...
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As GOP Senators Choose Their Leader, Trump Demands They Bend the Knee
The president-elect wants the Senate to abdicate its role in reviewing presidential appointments. It shouldn’t give in.
Trump Makes a Victor's Return to Washington and Pledges 'Smooth' Transition of Power From Biden
Washington: Donald Trump made a victor's return to Washington on Wednesday, visiting the White House for a nearly two-hour ...
Trump triumphantly returns to Washington — and chaos quickly follows
He announced he was nominating for attorney general Florida Representative Matt Gaetz, who was investigated by the Justice Department, but not charged, over allegations of sex trafficking a minor and ...
Trump’s Gaetz nomination sets up test of Senate Republican loyalty
Several senators said they were shocked at the nomination, raising questions about whether they will check Trump.
Will Texas get a power boost in Donald Trump’s Washington? Here are the positions in play.
Here's when US Republican senators will vote on their next leader, and how Sen. John Cornyn, who's running, could boost Texas ...
Trump Names Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General
President-elect Donald Trump has named Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, to be his attorney general, putting the ...
Trump demanded senators allow recess appointments. Here’s what that means.
Recess appointments would allow Donald Trump to bypass the Senate confirmation process, allowing him to install nominees ...