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

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.

Biden to lobby Trump not to abandon Ukraine during upcoming meeting

November 10, 2024

Biden to lobby Trump not to abandon Ukraine during upcoming meeting

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Sunday that President Biden will lobby for President-elect Trump to not abandon aid to Ukraine, when the two meet on Wednesday.

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

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.

All eyes on California as House majority still hinges on tight races

November 9, 2024

All eyes on California as House majority still hinges on tight races

House Republican incumbents are duking it out with Democratic challengers in the blue stronghold of California after GOP lawmakers lost several New York seats.

Incumbent Dem Jacky Rosen holds onto Senate seat in battleground Nevada

November 9, 2024

Incumbent Dem Jacky Rosen holds onto Senate seat in battleground Nevada

Incumbent Sen. Jacky Rosen, a Democrat, held onto her Senate seat despite facing a significant challenge in swing state Nevada.

Cornyn touts lifetime fundraising prowess for GOP in final case to succeed McConnell

November 8, 2024

Cornyn touts lifetime fundraising prowess for GOP in final case to succeed McConnell

Cornyn made a final pitch based on his fundraising prowess ahead of the Republican leader race to succeed McConnell next week.

Tim Scott launches bid to chair NRSC as GOP seeks to capitalize on new minority gains

November 8, 2024

Tim Scott launches bid to chair NRSC as GOP seeks to capitalize on new minority gains

South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott is seeking to lead the Republican Senate campaign arm ahead of the 2026 Senate elections. Scott ran for president in the 2024 Republican primary.

Top Republican privately backing Thune to succeed McConnell in GOP leader race

November 7, 2024

Top Republican privately backing Thune to succeed McConnell in GOP leader race

Sen. Steve Daines is pushing colleagues to support Sen. John Thune in the leader race, according to a source familiar.

Rick Scott sees red wave as 'best case scenario' for Senate leader bid as he lobbies Trump for support

November 7, 2024

Rick Scott sees red wave as 'best case scenario' for Senate leader bid as he lobbies Trump for support

Sen. Rick Scott believes the 2024 election was a mandate for President-elect Trump and, by extension, himself in the Senate GOP leadership race.

Chuck Schumer preps for return to Senate minority after GOP victory

November 7, 2024

Chuck Schumer preps for return to Senate minority after GOP victory

Chuck Schumer reacted to severe losses for Democrats across the country amid a red wave.