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Feinstein requests Judiciary Committee replacement amid health absence

By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Feinstein said complications have delayed her recovery and she provided no date for her return to Washington.

Biden’s nominee for FAA chief withdraws amid dubious Senate support

By David Koenig, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden’s choice to run the Federal Aviation Administration has withdrawn his nomination, a setback for the administration that comes after Denver International Airport CEO Phillip Washington appeared to lack enough support in the closely divided Senate.

What the Democrats’ win in Georgia means for their agenda in the U.S. Senate

By Laura Barrón-López, Tess Conciatori

Sen. Raphael Warnock's decisive win has solidified Georgia's status as a battleground state and gives Democrats a critical 51-49 advantage in the Senate beginning next month. NewsHour’s Laura Barrón-López reports and Judy Woodruff speaks with Stephen Fowler of Georgia Public…

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Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski wins reelection in Alaska

By Becky Bohrer, Associated Press

Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won reelection, defeating a fellow Republican who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump. Murkowski beat Kelly Tshibaka in the Nov. 8 ranked choice election.

WATCH: Sen. Chuck Schumer’s remarks after Democrats keep control of Senate

By Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to the press the day after Democrats kept control of the Senate on Saturday, repelling Republican efforts to retake the chamber and making it harder for them to thwart President Joe Biden’s agenda.

Catherine Cortez Masto wins Senate race in Nevada, giving Democrats majority

By Nicholas Riccardi, Ken Ritter, Associated Press

Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto won election to a second term representing Nevada on Saturday, defeating Republican Adam Laxalt to clinch the party’s control of the chamber for the next two years of Joe Biden’s presidency.

Mark Kelly wins Senate race in Arizona

By Associated Press

Now elected to his first full term, Kelly has been one of the most successful Democrats to run statewide in Arizona.

Ron Johnson wins Senate race in Wisconsin

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

Republican Sen. Ron Johnson won his reelection to the U.S. Senate.

Michael Bennet wins Senate race in Colorado

By Associated Press

Democrat Michael Bennet won his reelection to the U.S. Senate.

Marco Rubio wins Senate race in Florida

By Brendan Farrington, Associated Press

Republican Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term, defeating Rep. Val Demings and holding a key seat as the GOP tried to regain control of a closely divided Senate.