After a resounding election victory, President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans say they have a “mandate” to govern.

President-elect Trump is rounding out his administration with Cabinet picks, but there are several GOP senators whose votes could prove decisive in rejecting some nominations.

"There’s a belief that if McConnell opposes [Tulsi] Gabbard’s nomination, it could provide cover to other Senate Republicans ...

Donald Trump's extreme administration picks may face an uphill Senate confirmation battle, but they could be forced in through recess appointments.

Donald Trump is preparing to launch his “own super PAC to compete” against the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) “in the next ...

Thune, of South Dakota, beat out Sens. John Cornyn of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida in a secret ballot election to replace Mitch McConnell.

The day after the election, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stood before assembled reporters. “Good morning, ...

The biblical Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse thundered in on Election Day. Almost as if they conspired to make now-President-elect Donald Trump win, two are Democrats and two are Republicans. The four ...

When he turned 10 years old, little Mitchie McConnell received a radio for his birthday. But unlike other children in Georgia, he used it to tune in to politics. Soon, ...

Sen. Mitch McConnell didn’t ruin Congress. That distinction rests with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his band of ...

Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and who came out on top to replace Senate Minority Leader McConnell ...

Meanwhile, in the House, Republicans reelected Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina to lead the National Republican ...