Republican John Thune of South Dakota is elected the next Senate majority leader
Thune beat out two other competitors, Sens. John Cornyn and Rick Scott, by gaining majority support from GOP senators in a secret ballot vote.
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Trump builds out national security team with picks of Hegseth for Pentagon, Noem for DHS
Trump is rolling out appointees and nominees for his upcoming administration, working at a faster pace than in 2016.
Trump wins White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Donald Trump was elected as the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, defeating Kamala Harris to secure his return to the White House.
Republicans take Senate majority for first time in 4 years
Republicans seized control of the U.S. Senate late Tuesday after flipping Democratic held seats, holding onto GOP incumbents and wresting away the majority for the first time in four years.
Dockworkers' union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate
The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend their strike until Jan. 15.
Walz, Vance go in depth on policy while attacking each other’s running mates in VP debate
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and met Tuesday in the first and possibly only vice presidential debate.
Stopgap funding agreement includes increase for Secret Service
Congressional leaders have a deal on a short-term spending bill that will fund federal agencies for about three months.
Federal Reserve cuts key rate by sizable half-point, signaling end to its inflation fight
The rate cut, the Fed’s first in more than four years, reflects its new focus on bolstering the job market, which has shown clear signs of slowing.
Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, FBI says
The FBI says Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” at his golf club Sunday in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Harris and Trump detail their starkly different visions in a tense, high-stakes debate
Sparring on politics and personality, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump showcased their starkly different visions for the country on abortion, immigration and American democracy.
Judge delays Donald Trump's sentencing in hush money case until after November election
A judge has agreed to postpone Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election.
Hunter Biden enters surprise guilty plea to avoid tax trial months after his gun conviction
Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in a surprise move that allows President Joe Biden’s family to avoid having to endure another likely embarrassing and painful criminal trial.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's suspending his presidential bid and backing Donald Trump
Robert F. Kennedy said Friday he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump.
Harris selects Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as running mate, aiming to add Midwest muscle
The Midwestern governor, military veteran and union supporter has helped enact an ambitious Democratic agenda for his state, including sweeping protections for abortion rights and aid to families.
Trump rally gunman looked for information about Kennedy assassination, FBI director says
BI Director Christopher Wray has told lawmakers that a laptop tied to the Trump rally gunman included a Google search of “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is resigning from office following his corruption conviction
Sen. Bob Menendez was convicted of 16 counts including bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent.
Secret Service director steps down after assassination attempt against Trump
Kimberly Cheatle had been facing growing calls to resign and several investigations into how the shooter was able to get so close to the Republican presidential nominee at campaign rally.
Biden's legacy: Far-reaching accomplishments that didn't translate into political support
Historians and political advisers say history will be kinder to President Joe Biden than voters have been.
Biden drops out of race, endorses VP Harris after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns
The decision comes after escalating pressure from Biden’s Democratic allies to step aside following the June 27 debate. Biden plans to serve out the remainder of his term in office.
Sen. Bob Menendez convicted of all charges, including accepting bribes paid in cash, gold and a car
The New Jersey Democrat was accused of accepting bribes of cash, gold and a luxury car from three businessmen and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt.
Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mate
Former President Donald Trump chose Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate, picking a onetime critic who became a loyal ally.
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointment
Lawyers for Trump had argued that special counsel Jack Smith was illicitly appointed and that his office was improperly funded by the Justice Department.
Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt
The FBI early Sunday identified the shooter as Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. Donald Trump says it is more important than ever that the country stand united.
Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt. Here's what to know
What began as a jubilant rally for Donald Trump ended in mere minutes with the former president bloodied and a suspected would-be assassin shot dead by Secret Service.
