Jan 3, 2025 · As President pro tempore, Grassley is now the second highest-ranking official in the Senate – behind the Vice President, who serves as President of the Senate – and follows the Vice President and Speaker of the House in the line of presidential succession.

Jan 21, 2025 · The stay blocks the policy from taking effect until 5 p.m. on Feb. 3. President Donald Trump's rapid reshaping of the federal government continues with executive orders and action from his acting ...

Jan 3, 2025 · Grassley, 91, assumes the role from U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, a Washington Democrat who took the position in 2023 when former U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont retired. Vice President Kamala...

The other two are the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Vice President of the United States, who also serves as President of the Senate. Since 1947, the President pro tempore has stood third in line to succeed the presidency after the Vice President and the Speaker of the House, respectively.

Jan 16, 2025 · Four of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks testified before Senate committees at their confirmation hearings today. Senate Finance Committee members pressed Scott Bessent, a hedge...

Listed below are the current leadership and officers for the 119th Congress. Also available on Senate.gov are historical essays on and lists of Senate leadership and Senate officers.

Click here to watch the video.. WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered his first remarks on the Senate floor as the majority leader for the 119th Congress:. Thune’s remarks below (as delivered): “Mr. President, before I begin my remarks, I want to mention the deadly terrorist attack that took place in New Orleans in the early hours of New Year’s Day.

Jan 3, 2025 · Vice President Kamala Harris swore in new senators Friday to begin the 119th Congress, ushering in the new Republican majority as one of her final acts ahead of President-elect Donald Trump...

Jan 3, 2025 · John Thune won election to the Senate in 2004 by conquering Senator Tom Daschle, the powerful Democratic leader, only to quickly face a mortal threat to his political future when a major Air...

Jan 3, 2025 · Vice President Harris opened the Senate for the 119th Congress Friday afternoon, swearing in members as the GOP prepares to take control of the upper chamber. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.)...