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Trump, White House

Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will advise White House on government efficiency

President-elect Donald Trump says Elon Musk and former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new, nongovernmental group called the "Department of Government Efficiency."

CBS News · 3h

See Trump's Cabinet picks and other White House appointments so far

President-elect Trump will take office with Republicans in control of the Senate, easing confirmations for his Cabinet nominees.

News Tribune on MSN · 7h

How common is unified government? What to know after GOP won Congress and White House

The Republicans have won control over the White House, the Senate and the House of Representatives. But how common is unified government? Photo from Mike Stoll via Unsplash Republicans are poised to control both chambers of Congress and the White House ...

Republicans, House

Fox News on MSN · 14h

House balance of power still undecided a week after Election Day, with Republicans needing 4 more seats

With the results of several races outstanding, it remains to be see which party will control the House of Representatives after Election Day on Nov. 5.

Reuters on MSN · 1d

Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep

President-elect Donald Trump's Republican Party will control both houses of Congress when he takes office in January, Decision Desk HQ projected on Monday, enabling him to push an agenda of slashing taxes and shrinking the federal government.

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MarketWatch · 5h

Republicans likely to end up with the same slim House majority that they’ve had

One expert from the nonpartisan Cook Political Report is sounding fairly confident on seeing the AP call the House in favor of the GOP. “At this point, what I’m estimating is that Republicans will have a 220- to 222-seat majority,

Social Security, House

CBS News on MSN · 1d

House pushes bill to expand Social Security benefits. Here's what to know.

The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.

Newsweek on MSN · 2h

Social Security Benefits Expanded Result: Who's Impacted

A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.

The Times (Shreveport) on MSN · 1h

House passes bill to eliminate Social Security penalty on teachers, police firefighters

Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' bill would eliminate the Social Security penalty for 2.8 million government retirees, including 90,000 in Louisiana.

10hon MSN

House voting on bill to allow government to remove tax-exempt status from nonprofits

Congress is voting on a bill Tuesday that will empower the executive branch to remove the tax-exempt status from any ...

10h

Live updates: House Republicans take a victory lap as Congress returns to DC

Republicans return to Congress for the lame duck session to decide on government funding, leadership elections in both ...

1don MSN

When to Expect House to Be Called With Key Races Still Up for Grabs

Of the 18 House seats that remain undecided, 11 are considered important in deciding control of the lower chamber of Congress ...

LIVE

Trump announces Cabinet picks as House control is yet to be determined

Donald Trump’s transition team is working to fill key rolls in his administration. Meantime, GOP lawmakers are angling for leadership of the Senate. Follow for live updates ...

Detroit News47m

Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

Trump said in a statement that Musk and Ramaswamy will work from outside the government to offer the White House “advice ...

Seacoastonline.com16h

NH Republicans have wide majorities in House and Senate. Here are their priorities.

Republican Kelly Ayotte’s victory in the race for governor and wide majorities give Republican lawmakers opportunity to pass ...

1don MSN

Congress set to extend government shutdown deadline into Trump’s term

With Republicans on cusp of unified control of Washington, Congress appears primed to extend federal funding well into ...

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