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Here’s the last time the GOP controlled Senate, House and presidency

On Wednesday, Republicans were projected to secure control of the Senate, solidifying their dominance of the federal government following last week's elections and positioning themselves to pursue significant reforms on immigration and tax policy.

USA Today · 9h

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.

BBC · 1d

Republicans win full control of Congress in major boost for Trump's agenda

Donald Trump's party will hold the majority in the House of Representatives, having already won control of the Senate.

John Thune, Republicans and United States Senate

CBS News on MSN · 1d

Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run

Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.

Austin American-Statesman · 1d

Republicans reject Trump allies' pick, elect John Thune as next Senate majority leader

John Thune, 63, defeated Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott in the secret-ballot vote to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.

Boston Herald · 1d

Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader

Thune beat out two other competitors, Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott, by gaining majority support from GOP senators in a secret ballot vote.

Matt Gaetz, GOP and Trump

USA Today · 14h

Democrats, GOP clash over release of Matt Gaetz ethics investigation

Democrats called for the House Ethics Committee to "preserve and share" findings from its investigation into Trump's AG nominee Rep. Matt Gaetz.

HuffPost on MSN · 15h

How Donald Trump Could Bypass Congress To Install Matt Gaetz As Attorney General

The mood in Congress among Republicans following Donald Trump’s announcement of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as his pick for attorney general was best summed up by Rep. Mike Simpson (R-Idaho): “Are you shittin’ me?

Newsweek on MSN · 17h

Trump 'Will Have to Withdraw' Matt Gaetz Nomination: Former GOP Congressman

Gaetz had been under investigation over allegations that he was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl. The committee said in June it was investiga

Morning Call PA14h

Trump issues early challenge to GOP Senate with defiant nominations

The Florida Republican is one of the more universally disliked members of Congress, including among GOP lawmakers after he ...

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Who Has Won Control of the House of Representatives in the 2024 Election?

Republican Senators John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas, and Rick Scott of Florida were all vying for the top ...

Trump calls on contenders for Senate GOP leadership to allow ‘recess appointments.’ Here’s what that means.

President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans in the running for Senate majority leadership to allow him to make ...

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The Latest: Republicans win House majority of 218 seats

Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party’s sweep into power and ...

NBC News1d

The new Senate GOP leader walks a MAGA tightrope: From the Politics Desk

“This Republican team is united behind President Trump’s agenda, and our work starts today,” Thune said in a statement after he was elected. Still, in his first post-election news conference, he ...

Size of Republican House majority to be decided by 8 remaining uncalled races

There are still eight uncalled House races that will determine the size of the GOP majority in Congress after President-elect ...

Republicans win House control after retaking Senate, CBS News projects. See 2024 House election results.

Democrats were projected to win at least 208 House seats and Republicans 215 seats as of Friday. A party needs 218 seats in order to have the majority.

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