Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who announced earlier this year that he would step aside from party leadership after nearly 20 years.

Republicans will retain control of the U.S. House of Representatives, overcoming the odds after a chaotic two years in power ...

Lawmakers in the House and Senate are set to elect their leaders on Wednesday after Republicans scored a trifecta — winning ...

Republicans have won enough seats to control the U.S. House, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold ...

The Republican Party will keep control of the House of Representatives, giving Donald Trump a governing majority in both ...

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.

Republicans are giddy and preparing for at least two years with a trifecta. Democrats are reassessing their losses and ...

In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur looks at how newly elected Senate Republican leader John Thune's relationship ... meaning voters officially handed Trump and his ...

Steve Scalise (R-La.) as majority leader, Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) as majority whip, and Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.) as ...

The South Dakota Republican was elected to the House in 1996 and served three terms. After falling short in his first Senate ...

Republicans won control of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, according to a projection by the Associated Press, handing the party a sweep and ushering in a new era in Washington.

The GOP leaders were gathering behind closed doors to choose via secret ballot between South Dakota’s John Thune, John Cornyn ...