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Republicans have secured full control of Congress, winning a narrow majority in the House and a three-seat majority in the Senate. This victory allows President-elect Donald Trump to advance his agenda, including border security and extending 2017 tax cuts. House Republicans have chosen Mike Johnson as Speaker, while John Thune will lead the Senate majority. Both leaders emphasize unity and commitment to Trump's priorities.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the Trump campaign for its improved operation, as Republicans are projected to retake the Senate majority. McConnell, who has had a contentious relationship with Trump, acknowledged the campaign's success and the leadership of campaign managers Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles. Despite past criticisms of Trump, McConnell endorsed him, emphasizing the importance of party unity. The GOP's projected Senate gains mark a significant shift in congressional power.
Former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan of Maryland holds double-digit leads over potential Democratic rivals in the state's Senate race, according to a new poll. Hogan leads both Democratic Rep. David Trone and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks by significant margins. Despite Hogan's strong showing, Maryland voters still prefer Democrats to retain control of the Senate by a 20-point margin. The poll also indicates that Trone leads Alsobrooks in the Democratic primary, with nearly 4 in 10 Democratic voters undecided. Democrats currently control the U.S. Senate with a 51-49 majority, but Republicans are looking at a favorable Senate map this year.
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin's announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024 has dealt a blow to Senate Democrats' hopes of maintaining their majority in the upcoming election. Democrats now face the challenge of winning seven competitive races in Republican-leaning or swing states to retain control of the Senate. Manchin's retirement comes at a time when President Biden's low job approval rating and lack of enthusiasm among Democrats for a second term pose additional challenges for vulnerable Democratic incumbents. Republicans see Manchin's departure as an opportunity to potentially regain the Senate majority, with West Virginia being a heavily Republican-leaning state.
US Democratic Senator Bob Menendez has rejected calls to step down from his seat in Congress after being charged with taking bribes from three New Jersey businessmen. Despite some elected officials urging him to resign, Menendez has denied wrongdoing and vowed to stay in the Senate. His decision may complicate his party's efforts to maintain its narrow majority in the chamber. Menendez has temporarily stepped down from his role as chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, as required by Senate Democratic rules. Prosecutors allege that Menendez accepted gold bars and cash in exchange for using his influence to aid the Egyptian government and interfere with law enforcement investigations.
Senate GOP campaign chief Steve Daines is working to forge a strategic partnership with former President Donald Trump as he aims to oust red-state Democrats and regain control of the Senate for Republicans. Daines is taking a more heavy-handed approach in primaries, endorsing candidates like Tim Sheehy and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice, and hoping for Trump's endorsement or at least neutrality. Trump's endorsements have been limited so far, but Daines is strategically courting him, while Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell has distanced himself from Trump. The success of Republicans in the upcoming elections hinges on whether Trump aligns with the NRSC's strategy.