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Senate Republicans elect new leader to succeed Mitch McConnell
Senate Republicans tapped John Thune of South Dakota to lead the party for the next two years and succeed Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving leader of either party in Senate history.
Trump's push for recess appointments shakes up Senate GOP leadership fight, Cabinet picks
Trump urged Senate Republican leadership candidates to allow appointees to be chosen while Congress is out of session and serve for up to two years without Senate confirmation.
This man's Senate leadership surge is good news for Americans — who voted for real change
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Reporters who didn’t have much first-hand experience with Florida Sen. Rick Scott discounted his second bid for Senate leadership. They considered his lopsided loss to Mitch McConnell two...
GOP Fla. Sen. Rick Scott calls for upending status quo in Senate to 'get Trump's agenda done'
Florida Sen. Rick Scott on Sunday pitched himself as the candidate in the Senate GOP leadership race who will break the status quo and best fight to implement President-elect Donald...
Republicans brace for Mitch McConnell succession fight with Senate won
Three lawmakers are vying to take over for the Kentuckian as the leader of the upper chamber GOP.
Is battleground Florida back? Donald Trump, Rick Scott down to narrow leads in poll
Florida was the ultimate swing state in previous election cycles, and new polling suggests 2024 may be a return to form.
Dems launch 'multimillion dollar' TV ad buy in attempt to oust red state senators
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee announced it launched a “multimillion dollar” television ad buy targeting two US Senate races it thinks it can flip blue in Texas and Florida.
Senate unanimously passes bill enhancing Secret Service protection for presidential, vice presidential nominees
The Enhanced Presidential Security Act boosts Secret Service protection for presidential and vice presidential nominees to the same level currently provided to a sitting US president and vice president.
Schizoid state? Florida wants Donald Trump and Rick Scott — but also abortion rights, legalized weed: poll
Floridians are ready to choose Donald Trump for president and Rick Scott in his re-election bid to the Senate, according to a new poll – but in a bit of...
Donald Trump ally Rick Scott's long game is poised to pay off in the Senate
Florida Sen. Rick Scott has been underestimated throughout his political career — but he’s set to prove his critics wrong once again.
This relatively unknown operative is Donald Trump's secret weapon for the 2024 presidential election
Around nine years ago in Susie Wiles’ hometown of Jacksonville, Republican politics were a bit more muted than they are today.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott jumps into the race to succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader
Florida Sen. Rick Scott is tossing his hat into the ring to succeed his old rival Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as leader of Republicans in the upper chamber.
Rubio, other lawmakers battle to make daylight saving permanent
A dozen senators called for making daylights saving time permanent, reviving an effort that has repeatedly failed to cross the finish line.
Sen. Rick Scott asks 'border czar' Kamala Harris to preside over Mayorkas impeachment trial: 'You should be keenly interested'
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) mocked Vice President Kamala Harris Tuesday by asking her to preside over the upcoming impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — noting that as...
Senate border, Ukraine deal seems dead as McConnell says GOP doesn't want to 'undermine' Trump
An agreement on legislation to spend more on US border security while also helping Ukraine and Israel was moribund Thursday.
WH decries swatting as 'dangerous' after being hit with fake 911 call claiming fire
The bogus calls are "creating a danger and a risk to our society," said press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
Rick Scott rips Biden, Schumer for 'lawless' border crisis: 'He wants terrorists'
Florida Sen. Rick Scott ripped President Biden for running a "lawless" border -- with the backing of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats who act as Biden's "little robots."
Georgia lieutenant governor says home was ‘swatted’ before a bomb threat was made to his office
Georgia Lt. Gov. Burt Jones appears to be the latest Republican lawmaker to become the victim of “swatting" at his home Thursday before a bomb threat was made to his...
Sen. Rick Scott is third GOP lawmaker 'swatted' during holidays
Wednesday's incident follows earlier false reports targeting the homes of Reps. Brandon Williams (R-NY) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).
Florida Republican Party suspends chairman and demands his resignation amid rape investigation
The Republican Party of Florida suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation during an emergency meeting Sunday.