Lindsey McPherson

Senate Judiciary Chair Durbin wants Gaetz’s ethics report in confirmation process

Senate Judiciary Chairman Richard J. Durbin wants the panel to have access to a House Ethics Committee report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general, as it considers his nomination.

November 14, 2024

Thune elected Senate majority leader for next Congress, replacing McConnell

Senate Republicans elected their first new leader in 18 years on Wednesday, choosing to elevate their second-ranking official instead of a major changing of the guard that was sought by the grassroots MAGA movement.

November 13, 2024

Senate Republicans set to pick new leader in first open contest in 18 years

Senate Republicans on Wednesday will elect a new party leader for the first time in nearly two decades.

November 12, 2024

GOP trifecta could face obstacles in fulfilling agenda, similar to first Trump term

Republicans are touting big plans for the early days of the incoming Trump administration, saying their expected trifecta of power in the House, Senate and White House will allow them to fulfill a lengthy list of campaign promises.

November 11, 2024

Washington Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez wins second term in Trump territory

Washington Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez won reelection to a second term Tuesday, denying Republicans a key seat they hoped to flip to expand their narrow majority.

November 9, 2024

Dems cast doubt on McCormick victory in Pa. Senate race, as projected winner challenges ballots

Republican Dave McCormick, projected winner of the Pennsylvania Senate race, is challenging the state's process for counting provisional ballots, leading his opponent, who has not conceded, to question the legitimacy of his claimed victory.

November 8, 2024

More Muslims voted for Stein and Trump than Harris

A majority of Muslim voters supported Green Party candidate Jill Stein in the presidential race, and more voted for Republican Donald Trump than Democrat Kamala Harris, exit poll data shows.

November 8, 2024

Senate GOP expands majority, while House control remains up in the air

Republicans flipped another Senate seat on Thursday, as their candidate Dave McCormick ousted three-term incumbent Democratic Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. in Pennsylvania, ensuring the GOP will have at least a 53-seat majority in the next Congress.

November 7, 2024

In Pennsylvania Senate race, Republican Dave McCormick ousts three-term Democratic Sen. Bob Casey

Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick has defeated Democratic Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr., pulling off an upset win after consistently trailing the three-term incumbent in the polls.

November 7, 2024

Republicans will hold Senate majority but still need Democrats’ help on most bills

Republicans will control the Senate next Congress with a majority of 52 to 54 seats, depending how outstanding races in Pennsylvania and Nevada fall, but they will still need to work with Democrats to get things done.

November 6, 2024

Senate Republicans prepare to pick a new leader for new majority

Senate Republicans, fresh off winning the majority, will pick a new leader next week in a three-way race that could stir up some discord at what should be a unifying moment.

November 6, 2024

McConnell cheers GOP election wins: ‘It was a hell of a good day’

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday celebrated Republicans winning control of the Senate and the White House, saying he views the results from the day before as a referendum on the Biden administration.

November 6, 2024

Democrats hold onto House seat in Michigan with Kristen McDonald Rivet

In the neighboring Michigan's 8th District, perennial Republican candidate Paul Junge lost his third straight House race early Wednesday.

November 6, 2024

Republicans flip open House seat in Michigan with Tom Barrett’s win

House Republicans earned their first election pick-up early Wednesday as they flipped an open House seat in Michigan.

November 6, 2024

Ohio Senate seat flips as GOP newcomer Moreno topples three-term Democratic incumbent Brown

Republican Bernie Moreno ousted three-term Democratic incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown in Ohio on Tuesday, securing his party the Senate majority.

November 5, 2024

Republican Sen. Rick Scott wins reelection in Florida, crushing Democrats’ long-shot pickup dream

Florida Republican Sen. Rick Scott sailed to reelection on Tuesday, securing a second term and taking one of Democrats' two long-shot pickup opportunities off the Senate map.

November 5, 2024

Senate Republicans get first pickup toward potential majority with Jim Justice win in West Virginia

Republicans are one seat closer to securing the Senate majority after West Virginia GOP Gov. Jim Justice won the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Joe Manchin III.

November 5, 2024

Republicans win Senate control; many House races still undecided

Republicans will take control of the Senate in the next Congress after flipping a minimum of two seats needed to strip Democrats of the majority on Tuesday.

November 5, 2024

Man smelling like fuel, carrying torch and flare gun arrested at Capitol

A man who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun was arrested at the Capitol on Election Day.

November 5, 2024

Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey hopes his record as a ‘proven fighter’ carries him to victory

Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr. is pitching himself as a "proven fighter" in a closing message to key voters in the tight Pennsylvania Senate race.

November 1, 2024