Dec 05 WATCH: Hegseth speaks with reporters as senators push back on his views about women in combat By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Pete Hegseth has spent the week trying to reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead Trump’s Department of Defense in the wake of high-profile allegations about excessive drinking and sexual assault. But senators in both parties have also expressed concern about… Continue reading
Nov 20 Gaetz meets privately with senators as House GOP reject release of ethics report By Lisa Mascaro, Stephen Groves, Associated Press Republicans on the House Ethics Committee voted Wednesday against releasing a report on the panel's long-running investigation into President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the top Democrat on the panel said. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 5:18 Will the Senate serve as a check on Trump’s power or pave the way for his agenda? By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens The Senate returns to Washington facing more tough decisions about controversial nominations by Donald Trump. It comes as the president-elect is also pushing to bypass the Senate entirely in confirming his key appointments. Congressional Correspondent Lisa Desjardins reports and takes… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch 5:23 What Republicans could do with their power as they secure control of House and Senate By Lisa Desjardins House Republicans will maintain their hold on the lower chamber next year, giving the GOP a political trifecta in Washington, controlling both chambers of Congress and the presidency come January. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Nov 11 Watch 4:42 Republicans edge closer to winning control of both chambers of Congress By Lisa Desjardins More than a dozen congressional races have yet to be called as House Republicans are looking to maintain hold of the chamber. If they do, it would lead to Republicans holding a political trifecta over Washington. Lisa Desjardins reports. Continue watching
Nov 07 Watch 5:09 Control of House still in question as crucial races remain too close to call By Lisa Desjardins, Shrai Popat Republicans expanded their majority in the Senate, but control of the U.S. House is still in question as crucial races remain too close to call. Lisa Desjardins breaks down the numbers. Continue watching
Nov 05 Republicans mark first Senate win, flipping Sen. Manchin’s West Virginia seat By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Jim Justice easily notched the West Virginia seat to succeed retiring Sen. Joe Manchin. Continue reading
Nov 05 Control of Congress is at stake and with it a president’s agenda By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Senate Republicans launched a wide-open map of opportunities, recruiting wealthy newcomers to put Democratic incumbents on defense in almost 10 states across the country. Continue reading
Oct 31 Battle for Senate control goes down to the wire as spending shatters records By Marc Levy, Associated Press Billions of dollars in ads are raining down on voters across the Rust Belt, Rocky Mountains and American southwest as the two major political parties struggle for control of the U.S. Senate. Continue reading
Oct 30 Watch 6:06 Pivotal races that will determine the balance of power in Congress By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan While all eyes are on the presidential race, there also are several key down-ballot races that will determine the balance of power in Congress. Republicans in the House hold a razor-thin majority but Democrats are honing in on a handful… Continue watching