Senate Republican leadership fight becomes a proxy for MAGA influence under Trump
An army of online pro-Trump voices is trying to boost underdog Rick Scott for Senate Republican leader over two Mitch McConnell deputies, John Thune and John Cornyn.
Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands
Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select their new party leader.
Trump, Musk Face Early Test of Sway Over Senate in Leader Fight
Donald Trump’s hold over the incoming Republican US Senate faces an early test Wednesday as a longtime ally of the president-elect seeks to win a leadership fight against two bastions of the party establishment.
Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader
As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.
Trump pressures candidates for Senate GOP leader to fill his Cabinet right away
Days before Senate Republicans pick their new leader, President-elect Donald Trump is pressuring the candidates to change the rules.
Trump, Musk Weigh In on Senate Leader Contest Ahead of Vote
President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk moved to make demands of the next Senate Republican leader, potentially scrambling a race that has been expected to go to one of Mitch McConnell’s longtime allies.
Trump calls on contenders for Senate GOP leadership to allow ‘recess appointments.’ Here’s what that means.
President-elect Donald Trump is calling on Republicans in the running for Senate majority leadership to allow him to make "recess appointments." Here's what that means.
Opinion: Republicans have an opportunity to transform party with Senate leadership vote
The Republican Party has a historic opportunity to continue the transformation of the Republican Party from establishment ...
These Are the Candidates for the Senate Leadership Election
What to know about Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott as they run to replace Mitch McConnell in the top GOP ...
Here’s who could replace Mitch McConnell as Senate’s top Republican
Republican senators will cast a secret ballot on Wednesday, and whoever is elected to replace McConnell will inherit a solid ...
Who could replace Elise Stefanik in House GOP leadership? What we know
Reps. Kat Cammack, Lisa McClain and Erin Houchin are all running to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in Wednesday's leadership ...
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GOP to consider new rules for House leadership elections
Rep. Brian Mast wants any Republican seeking an internal promotion to be required to step down from their current leadership ...
Fresh off a resounding election night victory, Iowa GOP lawmakers select their leadership
After a big election night that saw Republicans grow their majorities, GOP lawmakers have reelected Jack Whitver and Pat ...
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Trump allies try to shake clubby US Senate leadership ahead of his return
I certainly think that Rick Scott would do an amazing job," Republican National ... McConnell -- the longest-serving ...
Senate GOP turned off by Rick Scott pressure campaign
The pressure campaign being waged by allies of Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) to boost his chances to become the next Republican ...
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Wyoming Republican Party endorses Rick Scott as Senate majority leader
The Wyoming Republican Party leadership endorses Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., for U.S. Senate majority leader. "We encourage Senator John Barrasso and Senator Cynthia Lummis, along with their colleagues, ...
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Montana Legislature Elects Leadership for Upcoming Session
Montana’s Republican and Democratic caucuses today elected party leaders for the upcoming legislative session, which will ...
Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term
The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.