What to know about Sen. John Thune, the new Senate Republican leader
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is set to become Senate majority leader in the new Congress, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections.
What happens to Senate, Congressional seats for those joining the Trump administration
Trump tapped Vance as his running mate in July, prompting him to depart from the Senate to serve as vice president following the election. Here's how the process works.
Senate Republicans elect John Thune to lead after 17-year McConnell run
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota won on the second round of voting against Sen. John Cornyn of Texas in the race for Senate Republican leader.
Jeffries says Democrats will have a "family conversation" after 2024 election losses
The House is leaning toward Republican control, CBS News estimates.
Congress returns to Washington as GOP prepares to take control
Returning lawmakers will be choosing the leaders for the next Congress and finishing work on the remaining priorities of the outgoing 118th Congress.
Trump makes demand as Senate Republicans prepare to elect new leader
As Senate Republicans prepare to vote Wednesday on a new majority leader, Trump is already weighing in with demands for recess appointments.
Rep. Ro Khanna says Democrats need "to be emphasizing the economic issues"
Rep. Ro Khanna said Democrats "need to be emphasizing the economic issues" after bruising defeats in the 2024 election.
Election 2024: Trump sweeps all 7 battleground states, CBS News projects
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are scheduled to meet at the White House on Wednesday.
Biden speaks after Harris' loss to Trump: "We accept the choice the country made"
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
Kevin McCarthy says "you might see a much different Trump" in coming term
The former speaker, who was ousted by members of his party in 2023, encouraged Democrats to "take this opportunity to rebuild their party."
Trump wins Nevada, flipping battleground state, CBS News projects
President-elect Donald Trump picks up Nevada, a battleground state the GOP hadn't won since 2004.
Josh Stein wins North Carolina governor's race, CBS News projects
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein is projected to defeat embattled Republican Mark Robinson in the governor's race.
Republicans flip key seats to win control of Senate
Republicans flipped the Senate with projected wins in a number of key races, cementing their majority in the upper chamber.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin projected to win reelection in Wisconsin
Sen. Tammy Baldwin's projected victory, securing a third term in the Senate, is a key win for Democrats in Wisconsin.
Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen wins reelection, CBS News projects
Sen. Jacky Rosen's projected victory over Republican challenger Sam Brown in Nevada marks a key win for Democrats.