U.S. Senate

Gabbard clears Senate hurdle, heads to confirmation as top US spy

The U.S. Senate voted on Monday to advance the nomination of former Representative Tulsi Gabbard to be director of national intelligence, continuing President Donald Trump's successful push to confirm even his most at-risk nominees for administration positions. The Senate voted 52-46 on a procedural measure to limit debate on the closely watched nomination, more than the simple majority needed to clear the way for the 100-member chamber to vote on her confirmation later this week. The vote ...

November 6, 2024 10:47 PM

Trump’s Republicans win control of US Senate, make gains in House

Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate with victories in Montana, Ohio and West Virginia on Wednesday, ensuring Donald Trump's party will control at least one chamber of Congress next year. Republicans were set to hold a majority of at least 52-48 in the U.S. Senate and had added three seats to their 220-212 House of Representatives majority, though with 51 of the 435 races yet uncalled, final control of the lower chamber was yet unclear. If Republicans ultimately prevail in the House, the...