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November 12, 2024

Rand Paul backs Kat Cammack for House Republican Conference Chair, Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Rand Paul backed Sen. Rick Scott for Senate Majority Leader and Rep. Kat Cammack for House Republican Conference Chair

November 12, 2024

John Thune snags 2 more endorsements in competitive GOP leader race to succeed McConnell

Senate Minority Whip earned another endorsement in his bid to succeed Mitch McConnell as Republican leader.

November 12, 2024

Dem Rep Ruben Gallego beats Kari Lake in battle for Arizona Senate seat

Rep. Ruben Gallego, a Democrat, beat Trump-ally Kari Lake and will be Arizona's next senator, according to The Associated Press.

November 12, 2024

Public pressure campaign boosting Rick Scott could fall flat with Senate GOP colleagues, strategists say

It remains to be seen whether the high-profile endorsements Rick Scott has received from external figures will influence the Senate GOP's secret ballot leader race.

November 11, 2024

SEN. JOHN THUNE: The modern Republican Party and our mandate

As Congress returns to Washington, we must prepare the Senate to advance the GOP agenda legislatively and ensure that President-elect Trump can hit the ground running.

November 11, 2024

GOP senator offers to 'personally escort' McCormick to Senate orientation after Schumer hold

Sen. Mike Lee offered to escort Senator-elect Dave McCormick into the Capitol after Sen. Chuck Schumer declined to invite him to orientation.

November 11, 2024

GOP wins first Philadelphia state Senate seat in 28 years, as red gains in blue areas continue

Republican Joe Picozzi defeated State Sen. Jimmy Dillon in the first red flip of a Philadelphia County state Senate district this century.

November 11, 2024

Eric Schmitt withdraws from Trump attorney general consideration to remain in Senate

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., withdrew his name from consideration to serve as President-elect Trump's attorney general on Monday.

November 11, 2024

Trump allies back Rick Scott in GOP Senate leader race as they look to influence secret ballot

Sen. Rick Scott has received an outpouring of support from President-elect Donald Trump-aligned figures as he looks to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell as GOP leader.

November 11, 2024

Race is on in GOP for Senate majority leader

Fox News’ Chad Pergram reports the latest on Republican lawmakers' efforts to choose the best Senate majority leader to work alongside President-elect Trump.