Democratic majority shrinks, but finds unity

House Democrats have been largely unified in the opening weeks of the new Congress, suffering few defections at a time when their slimmed-down majorities make it crucial their party stays together. Things can always change as tougher caucus battles form over policy matters, and as Republicans seek to put vulnerable […]

Biden picks leave Democrats with slimmest House majority in modern history

President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenTrump Jr. cuts ad for Loeffler, Perdue in Georgia Biden to tap Vilsack for Agriculture secretary: reports Georgia elections official: Trump should ‘act more responsibly’ MORE‘s decision to tap Reps. Cedric RichmondCedric RichmondClyburn, Richmond among Biden inaugural committee leadership Black leaders express concerns about representation in Biden […]

Senate majority battle snags Biden Cabinet hopefuls

A razor-tight Senate margin is complicating President-elect Joe BidenJoe BidenBrewery launches new Biden beer described as ‘inoffensive and not too bitter’ Deb Haaland says ‘of course’ she would serve as Interior secretary under Biden State Department won’t give Biden messages from foreign leaders: report MORE‘s strategy for filling his Cabinet […]