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Republicans win control of House and Senate in Congress sweep | The Excerpt

Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next staff.

NPR · 1d

Republicans retain their hold of the House, clinching full control of Congress

Republicans have officially won a full trifecta of power in Washington, D.C., following GOP victories in several key U.S. House contests.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

Republicans win House majority, securing sweeping power in Washington

Republicans won control of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to a projection by the Associated Press, handing the party a sweep and ushering in a new era in Washington. With the presidency,

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The Boston Globe · 1h

Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him

Trump is laying down a gauntlet even before taking office challenging the Senate, in particular, to dare defy him over controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions.

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The Atlantic on MSN · 13d

How Republicans in Congress Could Try to Steal the Election

On January 6, 2025, the House and Senate are to assemble to watch as electoral votes from each state are opened and counted. If a member of Congress has an objection to the vote from any particular state, the objection must be signed by at least 20 percent of the members of both chambers for it to be taken up.

U.S. News & World Report · 1h

The Latest: Trump Tests Congress With His Controversial Cabinet Picks

Even before taking office, Trump is challenging the Senate, in particular, to dare defy him over the nominations of Matt Gaetz, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other controversial choices for his Cabinet and administration positions.

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MSNBC · 1d

Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress ahead of House Ethics report vote

The Florida Republican’s abrupt departure effectively halts a House investigation into allegations that he engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

Politico · 1d

Gaetz resigns from Congress — possibly skirting long-awaited Ethics report

His resignation came the same day Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general, but some Republicans think he had other motivations.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Mike Johnson Says Matt Gaetz Has Resigned From Congress: What We Know

The Speaker of the Hosue said that Gaetz submitted his resignation just hours after President-elect Trump tapped Gaetz for his next attorney genearl.

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Democrats in Congress urge Biden to sanction Israelis over West Bank violence

Nearly 90 Democratic lawmakers urged U.S. President Joe Biden to sanction members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Can Trump impose tariffs without Congress? It's complicated, according to experts.

President-elect Donald Trump claims he can unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports. The reality is more ...

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UFOs are Real: What the Experts Said to Congress

Navy Rear Admiral, former Department of Defense Official, and investigative journalist all agree in testimony there's ...

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'We're just on day 1': Republicans and Democrats are gearing up for a new status quo in Congress

Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...

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The Latest: More than a dozen races left to be called to determine control of Congress

Control over the U.S. House of Representatives still hangs in the balance, teetering between a Republican or Democratic ...

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New Congress Could Keep Heat on Regulator Over Election Betting

The 119th United States Congress may have some interest in the legality and regulation of election wagering even now that the election has passed.

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Sarah McBride Becomes First Openly Transgender Member of Congress

D elaware State Sen. Sarah McBride, already the nation's highest-ranking openly transgender elected official, made history ...

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Shocking claims made during UFO hearing in Congress

A former Defense Department official has claimed that the United States has conducted programs aimed at retrieving UFOs to ...

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