Tag: Republicans
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Pete Hegseth meets with Senate Republicans to secure support for expected nomination as new details emerge around alleged misconduct
Washington — Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, met with senators on Capitol Hill on Thursday as new details emerged about an alleged sexual assault that took place in 2017. Hegseth was accompanied in his meetings by Vice President-elect JD Vance, an Ohio senator, as they seek to…
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Last two House Republicans who supported Trump impeachment to return
Last two House Republicans who supported Trump impeachment to return – CBS News Watch CBS News Ten House Republicans voted to impeach President-elect Donald Trump after the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Just a few years later, only two are left in Congress. CBS News political reporter Hunter Woodall joins “America Decides” with more.…
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How tight will the Republicans’ new House majority be?
How tight will the Republicans’ new House majority be? – CBS News Watch CBS News When President-elect Donald Trump begins his second term, Republicans will have total control of Capitol Hill. CBS News projected Wednesday that the GOP will keep control of the House of Representatives, winning at least 218 seats. CBS News executive director…
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Republicans projected to maintain control of House
Republicans projected to maintain control of House – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News projected Wednesday that Republicans will keep their majority in the House, which along with control of the Senate, will make it easier for President-elect Donald Trump to fill his Cabinet posts and potentially fulfill his legislative agenda. Scott MacFarlane reports…
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Latest news on Trump’s D.C. visit with Biden, Republicans in Congress
Latest news on Trump’s D.C. visit with Biden, Republicans in Congress – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump met with President Biden at the White House after gathering with House Republicans in Washington, D.C. Semafor’s Kadia Goba joins CBS News with more on Trump’s visit and the latest leadership news on Capitol Hill.…
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Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest
Washington — Senate Republicans are meeting Wednesday to elect a new leader to represent the conference after Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — the longest serving leader in the Senate history — opted to step down from the post. Meeting behind closed doors on Wednesday morning, the Republican senators are casting secret ballots to elect their new leadership,…
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House Republicans move ahead with leadership elections as majority yet to be decided
Washington — House Republicans are moving forward with their leadership elections Wednesday, though majority control still hangs in the balance as a number of key races have yet to be determined. Still, Republicans are operating as if they’ve secured control of the lower chamber for another two years. CBS News has characterized control of the…
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Republicans to vote on Senate leader Wednesday, GOP appears poised to retain House majority
Republicans to vote on Senate leader Wednesday, GOP appears poised to retain House majority – CBS News Watch CBS News Votes are still being counted in key U.S. House races, but it’s looking more likely that President-elect Donald Trump will take office with the Republicans holding majorities in both chambers of Congress. In the Senate,…
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Inside Senate Republicans’ power plays for leadership role
Inside Senate Republicans’ power plays for leadership role – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News estimates that control of the House of Representatives is lean Republican. Meanwhile, the GOP flipped the Senate with longtime leader Mitch McConnell stepping down from the role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Be the first to…
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Inside Senate Republicans’ power plays for leadership role
Inside Senate Republicans’ power plays for leadership role – CBS News Watch CBS News CBS News estimates that control of the House of Representatives is lean Republican. Meanwhile, the GOP flipped the Senate with longtime leader Mitch McConnell stepping down from the role. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more. Be the first to…