Installing Trump’s preferred candidate as the top leader of the Senate will solidify the president-elect’s iron grip on ...

Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change ...

Donald Trump is preparing for his presidential transition, while votes are still being counted for key races in the House.

The president-elect said the next Senate majority leader should be open to bypassing Senate confirmation for administration ...

Sen. Rick Scott’s bid to become the next Senate Republican leader is gaining momentum with endorsements from allies of ...

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will not invite senator-elect Dave McCormick to Senate orientation this week, citing ...

Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — ...

The Supreme Court doesn't have any vacancies, but Republicans are keeping a close eye on Justices Alito and Thomas for ...

Donald Trump wants his incoming party leadership to agree to recess appointments even though Republicans control the Senate.

THANK YOU!” he added. The secret ballot contest features Republican Senators John Thune (South Dakota), John Cornyn (Texas) ...

The Presidency and Senate have resoundingly fallen into Republican hands – and while House control has yet to be decided, a Trump trifecta appears to be a very viable potential outcome.

Republicans are likely to keep the chamber. But if Democrats flip it, the next two years will be marked by opposition.