A look at the candidates vying to be the next Senate majority leader
In the first seriously contested Senate Republican leadership election in decades, three senators are vying to replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell when he steps down from the post at the beginning of next year.
Blake Moore won't run to fill Rep. Elise Stefanik's House leadership post
Utah Rep. Blake Moore said he will seek reelection as the House Republican conference vice chairman on Tuesday, after briefly flirting with the idea of running to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik in leadership.
Senate Republicans are gathering behind closed doors to pick a new majority leader
Republican senators will gather behind closed doors Wednesday to decide who will replace longtime Senate leader Mitch McConnell and lead their new majority next year — a decision that could determine the future of the Senate, and the party, as...
Exclusive—Marsha Blackburn Backs Rick Scott for Senate GOP Leader
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) told Breitbart News exclusively on Tuesday evening that she is supporting Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) for Senate GOP leader in the upcoming vote on Wednesday morning in the Senate GOP conference.
GOP senator suggests Trump’s daughter-in-law take Marco Rubio’s Senate seat
If Donald Trump appoints Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to the role of secretary of state, one of his fellow Republican senators thinks the president-elect's daughter-in-law would be "a tremendous" replacement, Axios reported Tuesday. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) — who offered the GOP State of the Union r...
Rick Scott: 'I Want the Donald Trump Agenda Implemented'
Monday, on FNC's "Hannity," Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), a declared candidate for Senate Majority Leader, argued his case for his candidacy for the vote scheduled for Wednesday morning. | Clips
Triumphant Republicans Grapple With Trump’s Influence as They Return to Capitol
The president-elect is to visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday as Republican senators elect a majority leader. His staffing decisions are already depleting the narrow majority the G.O.P. expects in the House.
Will Sen. Lee get his way in the Senate leadership race?
Utah Sen. Mike Lee will oversee debate between candidates for next Senate majority leader.
Fetterman hails Rubio as 'strong choice' for secretary of state, says he will vote to confirm him
Sen. John Fetterman called Sen. Marco Rubio "a strong choice" for secretary of state amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump is expected to tap Rubio for the role.
House balance of power still undecided a week after Election Day, with Republicans needing 4 more seats
With the results of several races outstanding, it remains to be see which party will control the House of Representatives after Election Day on Nov. 5.
Georgia House Republicans stick with leadership team for the next two years
Georgia House Republicans will keep their leadership team for the next two years.
Senate Republican leadership rivals rally behind Trump's recess appointment call
Senate confirmation delays for Trump’s nominees could significantly hinder his ability to implement his second-term agenda.
Exclusive – Tommy Tuberville: Rick Scott Would Lead 'New Era' in Senate by Implementing Trump's Agenda
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) believes Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is the best candidate for Senate Majority Leader to deliver on Trump's agenda.
Tuberville: Voters Also Gave the Senate a 'Mandate' for 'Change'
Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said on Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle" that voters not only gave President-elect Donald Trump a mandate but also gave one to the U.S. Senate. | Clips
Ahead of Wednesday vote, Senator Cornyn aims for majority leader
This week we will find out if a Texan will become one of the most powerful people in the country.
Trump Allies Push Him to Block Thune From Becoming Senate G.O.P. Leader
Advisers to the president-elect, who already has a strong hold on congressional Republicans, want him to tighten his grip by torpedoing the bid of the establishment front-runner for the post.
Exclusive – Sen. Rick Scott Vows to Prioritize Trump's Mandate
Sen. Rick Scott will be a Republican Senate leader who will deliver Donald Trump's agenda, he explained to Breitbart News.
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.
Senate Leadership Race: Here’s What To Know As Trump Allies Back Rick Scott
A growing coalition of Trump allies, including Elon Musk and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have endorsed Scott for Senate leader.
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 leadership spot.
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