Nov 17 Watch 6:56 How divisions and narrow margins in Congress could present challenges for Trump By William Brangham, Veronica Vela In a major victory for President-elect Trump, Republicans will now control both chambers of Congress after the House was called for the GOP this past week. But this trifecta doesn't guarantee smooth governing, as narrow margins could make passing major… Continue watching
Nov 12 WATCH: House Republicans 'ready to deliver,' Johnson says as GOP readies for new Trump era By Kevin Freking, Farnoush Amiri, Mary Clare Jalonick, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Standing on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with the House GOP leadership team, the Republican speaker said there would be no time wasted on Trump's "America First" agenda of securing the southern border and other priorities. Continue reading
Nov 06 GOP takes Senate majority for first time in 4 years with wins in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate and are fighting to keep their majority in the U.S. House, which would produce a full sweep of GOP power in Congress alongside President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch 4:44 NRCC chair says 'the environment is in our favor' for GOP to expand House majority By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman, Saher Khan In addition to the presidential race, 435 elections across the country will determine control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are hoping to expand their narrow majority. The lawmaker in charge of that effort is North Carolina Rep. Richard Hudson,… Continue watching
Jul 26 Watch 6:34 More states restrict transgender youth medical care as GOP galvanizes base around issue By Laura Barrón-López, Sam Lane, Joshua Barajas The Nebraska Supreme Court upheld a law restricting medical care for transgender youth. That comes after New Hampshire's governor signed a law banning gender transition-related surgeries for minors. Laura Barrón-López looks at the wider political battle over transgender rights as… Continue watching
Jul 24 Republican leaders urge party members against racist and sexist attacks on Harris By Lisa Mascaro, Jill Colvin, Associated Press At a closed-door meeting of House Republicans early Tuesday, National Republican Congressional Committee chairman Richard Hudson urged lawmakers to instead stick to criticizing Harris for her role in Biden-Harris administration policies. Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch 6:30 Some conservative lawmakers want to end no-fault divorce. Here's why By John Yang, Lorna Baldwin, Andrew Chambers Right now, couples in all 50 states who want to end their marriage can get what’s called a no-fault divorce, where neither side has to prove that the other did something wrong. But some Republican lawmakers in a handful of… Continue watching
Jul 19 Watch 5:14 GOP convention ends with Trump's 3rd nomination and a unified party By Lisa Desjardins Republicans capped off their national convention in Milwaukee Thursday night with a speech from the man who has reshaped the party in his image, former President Donald Trump. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 10:15 Trump set to accept Republican nomination in 1st public speech since attempt on his life By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan, Solveig Rennan Donald Trump is set to accept his party’s nomination for president in his first public remarks since the attempt on his life. Trump will wrap up a convention week featuring a united Republican Party that’s spent days reminding voters about… Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch 4:08 How Nikki Haley voters are responding to the GOP convention's unity message By Laura Barrón-López, Shrai Popat Former President Donald Trump says he’s planning to deliver a message of unity as he accepts the GOP nomination Thursday night. But will the Republican voters who supported Nikki Haley in the primary be persuaded? We asked Haley voters who… Continue watching