House GOP support Speaker Mike Johnson as leader after securing their majority
Republican leadership in the House is expected to remain mostly the same in the next Congress.
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House GOP reaches deal to make it harder to oust speaker
The agreement would increase the threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker.
Republicans win House control, CBS News projects
Republicans win control of the House of Representatives after also retaking the Senate, CBS News projects.
How tight will the new GOP House majority be?
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 of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto has the details.
Trump to nominate Gaetz as attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has announced his pick for attorney general: Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. In a statement, the Trump team said Gaetz is "a champion for the constitution and the rule of law." CBS News political reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.
CBS News projects House majority party
Republicans will have the majority in the House of Representatives, CBS News projects. This comes after the GOP gained control of the Senate and as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term in office. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
Congress' agenda for lame-duck session
Lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for the first time since Election Day. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what Congress has in store for the remainder of its term.
How will Democrats handle Trump Cabinet picks?
What do Donald Trump's moves so far as president-elect say about his incoming administration? Political strategists Joel Payne and Lance Trover join "America Decides" to discuss.
The House races with no projected winner yet
Republicans are just a few seats shy of taking control of the House with votes in several critical races still being tallied. CBS News characterizes control of the lower chamber as "lean Republican." Executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto takes a look at the contests that do not yet have a projected winner.
Here's what to know about House bill to expand Social Security benefits
Measure that would repeal so-called "government pensions offset" has been gaining support in House.
Which party will control the House?
Several races for seats in the House of Representatives have not been called and top Democratic leaders are holding on to hopes of obtaining control in that chamber. CBS News' Nikole Killion breaks down the latest from Capitol Hill.
Rep. Moskowitz says police investigating a "potential plot" against his life
Democratic Rep. Jared Moskowitz, who was elected to a second term this week, said he was notified by authorities on Monday about a "potential plot on my life."
Latest news on future of Congress
Votes in some congressional races are still being counted with Republicans just three seats short of keeping their majority in the House of Representatives. Tom LoBianco, a national politics reporter and co-founder of 24sight News, joins CBS News with more.
Should Democrats analyze what went wrong now?
The transition of power began following President-elect Donald Trump's win, while Democrats worked to understand what went wrong in the 2024 election. Trump picked his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, on Thursday. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports.
Where the fight for Congress currently stands
With Republicans in control of the Senate, CBS News rates control of the House as lean Republican as of Thursday evening. Controlling the lower chamber would give President-elect Trump a unified government. Jessica Taylor, Senate and governors editor for The Cook Political Report, and Daniella Diaz, congressional reporter for Politico, join "America Decides" to discuss the latest.
Latest news on fate of Congress
The ballots for several key congressional races are still being counted and the fate of the House of Representatives still hangs in the balance. CBS News projects Republicans will have the majority in the Senate. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports has more on what happens next.
Trump wins, Harris says "do not despair." See the live results map
Former President Donald Trump will return to the White House after securing victories in several battleground states.
Abortion measure results in 10 states
Abortion rights were on the ballot in ten states nationwide on Election Day. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus reports on how the states voted.
How Congress may look in 2025
The balance of power may be changing in Congress and it hangs on the results of several key House of Representatives races. This comes as the Senate prepares for a new majority party. CBS News' Hunter Woodall reports.
DACA recipient elected to New Mexico legislature and other historic election wins
Cindy Nava, a former undocumented immigrant, Dreamer and Biden administration official, was elected to the New Mexico State Senate.
Who voted to impeach Trump in 2021?
Ten Republicans voted to impeach former President Donald Trump in 2021. Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse and California Rep. David Valadao are the only ones who remain. Here's where their competitive races stand.
Harris projected to win Oregon, Washington
Vice President Kamala Harris will win Oregon and Washington, CBS News projects. Control of the U.S. Senate is leaning Republican. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine which party controls Congress.
Projection: Justice wins West Virginia race
Republican West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice will win his state's Senate race, flipping the seat red, CBS News projects. Scott MacFarlane looks at other key races that could determine control of Congress.
Key House, Senate races to watch
Several congressional races across the U.S. could impact the balance of power in the Senate and the House of Representatives. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane has more on the future of Congress and Ed O'Keefe breaks down the key issues that motivated voters this election cycle.
Fight in Alaska over only House seat
Alaska's race for its only House of Representatives seat appears vital this election cycle. Republican candidate Nick Begich joins CBS News and breaks down his campaign goals in the race against Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
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