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Senate GOP Leadership Race: Thune, Cornyn, Scott Vie For Position

Three GOP senators compete for Senate Republican leadership post in a closely watched election with implications for the party's future direction.

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Tammy Duckworth criticizes choice of Pete Hegseth as defence secretary – as it happened

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Senate Republicans To Choose New Leader Amid Trump Influence

Republican senators are set to choose a new leader behind closed doors, impacting Senate dynamics with Trump's return.

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Mitch Mcconnell Celebrates Republican Victories In Senate Remarks

Mitch McConnell celebrates Republican victories and emphasizes the need for continued action on key issues in Congress.

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John Cornyn spent years preparing to run for Senate majority leader. Will it be enough?

John Cornyn is running to succeed Mitch McConnell after years waiting in his shadow. But the far-right, in Texas and Washington, are putting up a fight.

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Thune Makes Pitch To Replace Mcconnell As GOP Leader

Senate Minority Whip John Thune positioned as a key contender to replace Mitch McConnell as GOP leader, emphasizing collaboration with the current administ...

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GOP considers handing Trump a path around Senate confirmations - Roll Call

Leadership hopefuls have flirted with giving President-elect Donald Trump power to avoid the confirmation process for his Cabinet nominees.

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Trump ducked criminal charges – right into the most powerful office in the world

In evading legal consequences for his actions, Trump was handed a chillingly simple strategy: just run for president again

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Senate, House Republicans gear up for internal elections this week - Roll Call

Contests for Senate majority leader and House Republican conference chair headline GOP leadership elections on Capitol Hill this week.

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Elon Musk and RFK Jr push far-right Rick Scott for senate majority leader

Rick Scott, a former two-term governor of Florida who won his first race for Senate in 2018, is considered one of the most right-wing members of the upper chamber

The Independent UK

Who’s in the running to become the next Republican Senate leader?

Senators Rick Scott of Florida, John Cornyn of Texas, and John Thune of South Dakota are all vying for the top position

The Independent UK

Tucker Carlson angrily accuses Senate Republicans of plotting ‘coup’ against Trump

‘Two of the three candidates hate Trump and what he ran on,’ the former Fox anchor claims

The Independent UK

Sen. Josh Hawley Endorses Sen. John Cornyn For Senate GOP Leader

Republican senators are set to choose a new Senate GOP leader, with Sen. John Cornyn endorsed by Sen. Josh Hawley. The selection process involves a secret ...

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If Republicans hold the House, Trump wins. If Democrats take the House, Trump still wins

What we learned from the balance of Congress after 2020 and 2022 showed that when it comes to the House, the consequences aren’t always what you might expect

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Sen. John Cornyn Raises Record Million In 2024

Senator John Cornyn's fundraising success in the 2024 election cycle and his bid for Republican leadership against Thune and Scott. The importance of fundr...

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Conservatives hate Mitch McConnell. But he’s the architect of the Trump comeback

Analysis: The man who has long spoken about the long game made the ultimate gamble on Trump twice. It paid off, big-time

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Mitch Mcconnell Dodges Questions On Trump Criticism

Mitch McConnell addresses past criticism of Trump, focuses on election and foreign policy priorities in a recent interview.

The Guardian - US

Will Donald Trump destroy US democracy? Unlikely

The US system is complex, rigid and set up to prevent tyranny. Still, marginalized groups will face an even more hostile state

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Mitch Mcconnell Celebrates Republican Victories And Senate Majority

Mitch McConnell highlights GOP's election success, emphasizing Senate filibuster and respectful judiciary interactions.

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Watch live: Mitch McConnell reacts to Donald Trump’s election win

Watch live as Republican leader Mitch McConnell reacts to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential election win on Wednesday, 6 November.

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Sen. Rick Scott Eyes Republican Leadership Election After Re-Election

Florida Sen. Rick Scott aims for Senate Republican leadership, emphasizing unity and proactive approach.

The Guardian - US

Fear triumphs over hope as Trump wins the presidency – how did it happen?

To elect Donald Trump once may be regarded as a misfortune; to elect him twice looks like craziness

The Guardian - US

Republicans outline ‘first 100 days’ of Trump presidency – as it happened

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Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to win the presidency

Convicted felon whose opponent said she believes he is a fascist will take the oath of office again

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Republicans see off fierce challenges and flip two seats to take control of the Senate

GOP picks up seats in Ohio and West Virginia to give them control of the upper chamber – a turn of events Democrats had feared for months

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