Senate
Here are the people Trump has picked for key positions so far
The president-elect was bruised by internal squabbles during his initial term in office but appears focused on remaking government in his own image.
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.
Republican Bernie Moreno defeats incumbent Sherrod Brown in key Senate race
Democrat Mr Brown has failed in his bid to hold on to the state of Ohio.
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.
How does France’s election work and what comes next?
The first round of parliamentary elections could see the country’s first far-right government since the Second World War – or no majority emerging.
US poised to send billion-dollar package of military aid to Ukraine
The decision on Tuesday comes after months of frustration, with bitterly divided members of Congress deadlocked over the funding.
Biden will send Ukraine weapons once Senate approves aid package, says Zelensky
Ukraine is awaiting US Senate approval after the House of Representatives approved the 95 billion dollar package.
Vice president breaks nearly 200-year-old record for Senate tiebreaker votes
The previous record-holder was John C Calhoun, who cast 31 tie-breaking votes during his eight years as vice president, from 1825 to 1832.
Democrat Joe Manchin not seeking re-election in heavily Republican West Virginia
The senator’s decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the seat as they fight to keep control of the Senate next year.