WASHINGTON – Republicans have taken control of the U.S. Senate, leaving Colorado’s two Democratic senators in the minority.

To allow Trump to make the appointments, Republican senators would have to pass a motion of adjournment with a simple ...

With President-elect Donald Trump selecting House members for roles in his second administration, concerns have been raised about House Republicans' shrinking majority.

The House speaker's job looks safer than ever after the president-elect gave his full endorsement. Yet hardliners may still ...

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The soon-to-be minority party needs to make sure everyone in their caucus is on the same page about how to move forward with ...

Donald Trump Cabinet and White House administration list is growing with an antivaxxer to head Health and Human Services. See ...

Republican representatives in Congress were able to fend off enough California Democrats in close races and flip a few seats ...

With the election over, legislators are turning their focus to preparing for the 100th legislative session in January. In ...

Sen. Tim Scott was raked over the coals after reports that he chose a former Mike Pence campaign manager and never-Trumper for the NRSC.

Having been floated as a possible chair by exactly one person, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has indicated he wants the ...