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Politics 1 day ago

Rick Scott outlines consensus for 'dramatic change' to Senate operation in post-McConnell era

Sen. Rick Scott detailed a number of areas in which Republicans overwhelmingly want change ahead of the new Congress.

Politics 6 days ago

Thune says Trump's border plan is 1st up in rigorous priority list for new Congress: 'Real work begins'

Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., previewed his plan for the next Congress after being selected to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell.

Senate November 10

Scott touts 'deal guy' background in bid for Senate majority leader

Florida Sen. Rick Scott said on Fox News' "Sunday Morning Futures" that his experience in business would make him an ideal candidate to lead Republicans in the Senate.

Republicans November 9

Sen. Josh Hawley 'delighted' to back Sen. John Cornyn for Senate Majority Leader

Sen. Josh Hawley endorsed Sen. John Cornyn for Senate majority leader. Sens. Rick Scott and John Thune are also vying to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell in the Senate GOP leader slot.

Politics November 8

Cornyn touts lifetime fundraising prowess for GOP in final case to succeed McConnell

Cornyn made a final pitch based on his fundraising prowess ahead of the Republican leader race to succeed McConnell next week.

Politics November 7

Top Republican privately backing Thune to succeed McConnell in GOP leader race

Sen. Steve Daines is pushing colleagues to support Sen. John Thune in the leader race, according to a source familiar.

Senate November 6

McConnell expects filibuster to remain intact with Republicans winning control of the Senate

Sen. Mitch McConnell suggested that with the GOP winning the Senate majority in the 2024 elections, the filibuster will remain intact.

Politics November 6

Mitch McConnell sings Trump campaign praises: 'Sharper operation this time'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., congratulated President-elect Trump and the leaders of his campaign for wins they were able to deliver on election night.

Politics November 6

Fox News Decision Desk projects GOP takes back Senate majority in devastating blow to Dems

The Fox News Decision Desk projected that Republicans will be able to take back the Senate majority after winning enough races in the 2024 elections.

VIDEO November 4

Cruz slams outgoing McConnell as 'one-man dictator' after leader-aligned Super PAC abandoned him in tight race

Sen. Ted Cruz criticized Mitch McConnell as a 'one-man dictator' on Sunday Morning Features just a few days after slamming the Senate leadership super PAC.