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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.

November 11, 2024

Sen. John Kennedy vows to pick a pro-Trump Senate majority leader

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., discussed Senate Republicans' battle over new leadership, Sen.-elect Dave McCormick being excluded from orientation and why some Democrats are urging Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to retire.

November 11, 2024

Sen. Rick Scott picks up support from Elon Musk to lead Senate

Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., explains why he believes he is the best choice for Senate majority leader and says Pennsylvania Sen.-elect Dave McCormick (R) should be allowed to attend Senate orientation.

November 10, 2024

The 2024 election cycle is drawing to a close –⁠ here's what we know

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.

November 10, 2024

Elon Musk endorses Rick Scott for Senate majority leader

Elon Musk is endorsing lawmaker Rick Scott for Senate majority leader, joining a growing list of MAGA figures who are throwing their support behind the Florida Republican.

November 10, 2024

Schumer won't allow Dave McCormick at Senate orientation, citing outstanding PA ballots

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will not invite senator-elect Dave McCormick to Senate orientation this week, citing ballots that are uncounted in Pennsylvania.

November 10, 2024

Senate leader contender John Thune responds to new Trump litmus test ahead of election

Thune responded to Trump's latest request of a potential leader for the Senate GOP.