Unencumbered from the duties of party leadership and in the twilight of his magnificent career, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is free to do what he thinks is right.

Republicans have a comfortable three-seat majority in the Senate, but there is no guarantee every Republican will be on board ...

A recess appointment would allow Trump to install some officials and sidestep lengthy hearings and a floor vote.

For all the drama generated every four years by Cabinet appointments, defeat of a nominee by a vote in the Senate is ...

The Republican president-elect's victory and the GOP takeover of the Senate leaves just seven weeks of Democratic control of ...

The U.S. Senate committee in charge of advancing judicial nominees for D.C. courts held a hearing Thursday, before a shift in which political party holds power ...

The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the ...

Republicans are going to court in Pennsylvania amid vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen.

Senate won’t confirm, say, Matt Gaetz as attorney general? Just wait until they leave — maybe even if they don’t want to.

Plus, Sen. John Thune will be the next Senate majority leader, while President-elect Donald Trump continues to build his next ...

Welcome to The Campaign Moment, your guide to aftermath of the 2024 election and a Trump transition that has quickly gotten ...

If Senator Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers ...