GOP takes control of Washington
Republicans regained control of the Senate for the first time in four years, and key close races in the House were called Wednesday night to keep the GOP in control there as well.
Republicans regained control of the Senate for the first time in four years, and key close races in the House were called Wednesday night to keep the GOP in control there as well.
Republican Rep. Juan Ciscomani wins reelection to Arizona U.S. House seat
Ciscomani defeated Democrat Kirsten Engel in the race for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, which runs from Tucson east to the New Mexico state line and includes a stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border.
Ciscomani defeated Democrat Kirsten Engel in the race for Arizona’s 6th Congressional District, which runs from Tucson east to the New Mexico state line and includes a stretch of the Arizona-Mexico border.
Social Security Fairness Act: Bill to raise benefits for some passes House
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
Republicans gain control of presidency, House and Senate
With Republicans now holding full control of the government, they have a clear path to pursue major immigration reforms, tax cuts, and judicial appointments, all aligned with President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
With Republicans now holding full control of the government, they have a clear path to pursue major immigration reforms, tax cuts, and judicial appointments, all aligned with President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
House balance of power: GOP keeps majority
Republicans will have full control of Congress and the White House, giving them their best shot yet to make big moves on immigration and tax cuts.
Republicans will have full control of Congress and the White House, giving them their best shot yet to make big moves on immigration and tax cuts.
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress amid Trump nomination
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's resignation effectively ends an ethics probe into allegations of sex trafficking against him launched by the Justice Department.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's resignation effectively ends an ethics probe into allegations of sex trafficking against him launched by the Justice Department.
Phoenix City Council unanimously approves $60 million shade plan to combat climate change
A $60 million plan to plant 27,000 trees and build 550 shade structures proposed by the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation passed unanimously by the Phoenix City Council.
A $60 million plan to plant 27,000 trees and build 550 shade structures proposed by the Office of Heat Response and Mitigation passed unanimously by the Phoenix City Council.
Giuliani's lawyers seek to exit defamation case citing disagreement
Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from his defense in a high-profile $148-million defamation case in federal court.
Attorneys representing Rudy Giuliani filed a motion Wednesday to withdraw from his defense in a high-profile $148-million defamation case in federal court.
Rep. Matt Gaetz resigns from Congress after Donald Trump nominates him for Attorney General
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has resigned from Congress, hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced he would be nominated for Attorney General.
WATCH: US Congress holds UFO hearing
Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs.
Congress is holding a hearing on Wednesday to discuss “Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena" – also known as UFOs.
Trump calls to 'disband' the Department of Education
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly mentioned "disbanding" and "de-powering" the Department of Education during his campaign. What does that mean for you?
U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania heads to mandatory recount: officials
The U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania will now go to a recount, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced.
The U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania will now go to a recount, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt has announced.
Trump picks Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.
Florida's senior senator is getting a promotion. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Sen. Marco Rubio as his Secretary of State.
Biden, Trump meet at the White House for transition talks
Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump returned to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump returned to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden.
Melania Trump plans to live at White House part time: Report
During Melania Trump' s second go-around as first lady, she only plans to live at the White House part time, according to a report.
During Melania Trump' s second go-around as first lady, she only plans to live at the White House part time, according to a report.
Doctors say birth control, abortion pill requests have surged since election
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Doctors saw a similar spike in birth control requests after Donald Trump was elected in 2016, “but the patients seem more afraid this time."
Trump cabinet selections: See the latest nominations
President-elect Donald Trump has announced several picks for key roles in his second administration.
President-elect Donald Trump has announced several picks for key roles in his second administration.
Donald Trump’s new administration: Who has he chosen so far?
The president-elect is starting to fill out key positions in his administration including selecting Susie Wiles as his new chief of staff. Here are some of his other picks.
The president-elect is starting to fill out key positions in his administration including selecting Susie Wiles as his new chief of staff. Here are some of his other picks.
Kirsten Engel concedes Arizona congressional race
Engel is the Democratic candidate for the 6th Congressional District, which covers parts of Southern Arizona. The former state lawmaker conceded to the GOP incumbent, Juan Ciscomani.
Engel is the Democratic candidate for the 6th Congressional District, which covers parts of Southern Arizona. The former state lawmaker conceded to the GOP incumbent, Juan Ciscomani.
Sen. John Thune becomes next Senate majority leader
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.
Sen. John Thune of South Dakota is the new majority leader. He'll replace longtime GOP leader Mitch McConnell, who is stepping aside from the job after nearly two decades.