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House Republicans shockingly re-elected their leader on the first ballot after skeptics made clear their loyalty lies with the president-elect.

Republicans officially take over the Senate, with the exception of West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, who will take a few days to avoid a messy succession with Gov.-elect Patrick Morrisey.

It’s unlikely that Cabinet nominees will speak: They have largely avoided media appearances and have been directed to stop posting on social media.

Big tech shifts right to meet Donald Trump’s Washington.

Politico’s once-dominant Playbook franchise, facing competition from the field of morning newsletters, is considering bringing UK editor Jack Blanchard over from London.

The race for DNC chair is split between those who expect the new GOP trifecta to fumble its power away to them, and those who think they can’t win the next election without serious changes.

Donald Trump is wading into a fight over highly-skilled worker visas, but there’s a bigger debate already underway.

Some of the tech billionaire’s proposals drawing positive attention from key Democrat and leftist lawmakers.

The House’s successful election of a speaker on Friday is critical to certifying the president-elect’s victory.

Tributes poured in for Carter, who was the longest living president in US history.

The president-elect for years has failed to give a clear answer on his stance on legal migration visas.

World leaders are preparing for greater US protectionism and unpredictability.