House of Representatives
Republicans take control of Senate but face battle to keep House majority
Vote counting in some races could go on for days, and control of the House of Representatives is too early to call.
Black women notch historic wins in election year defined by potential firsts
Delaware’s Lisa Blunt Rochester and Maryland’s Angela Alsobrooks prevailed in their races.
Republicans seize control of US Senate for first time in four years
Democratic efforts to oust firebrand Republicans Ted Cruz of Texas and Rick Scott of Florida failed.
Republicans pick up seat in West Virginia in the race towards Senate majority
Republican Jim Justice has easily taken the seat after the retirement of former Democratic senator Joe Manchin.
US House of Representatives on brink of approving aid for Ukraine and Israel
Democrats and Republicans are joining together behind the legislation after months of debate.
US politicians approve £12bn aid for Israel but link it to government cuts
The move by new Speaker Mike Johnson was seen as a challenge to President Joe Biden.
Candidate favoured by Trump is elected House speaker ending US political chaos
Republican representatives rallied behind little-known Mike Johnson of Louisiana to elevate him to the key post.
Tom Emmer becomes third Republican candidate to fail in speaker bid
He reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House of Representatives denied him the votes he would need.
Republican Matt Gaetz files resolution to remove Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker
The far-right Republican has followed through on threats to issue ‘motion to vacate’ after funding bill passed.
