Senate Republicans have elected South Dakota’s John Thune as the next Senate majority leader after rejecting public overtures ...

Sen. Chuck Schumer put forth the bill as an amendment in negotiations with congressional leaders; if successful, the ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell didn’t ruin Congress. That distinction rests with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his band of ...

After a resounding election victory, delivering what President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans call a ''mandate'' to govern, an uneasy political question is emerging: Will there be any room for ...

Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and who came out on top to replace Senate Minority Leader McConnell ...

Donald Trump's history with attorneys general helps explain his slapdash decision to put Rep. Matt Gaetz on the job.

The president-elect is adding nominees to his cabinet as he prepares for another stint in the White House. Here’s what you ...

The House of Representatives is likely to again be under GOP rule next year, cementing a unified control of power across ...

Trump is challenging congressional Republicans to defy him as he says he will nominate controversial figures to his Cabinet.

Recess appointments would allow Donald Trump to appoint his nominees while the Senate is not in session, skirting the ...

President-elect Donald Trump has picked former Georgia congressman Doug Collins to lead the Veterans Affairs Department in ...