A new Congress and a new presidential administration places both parties back at square one – and Republicans have an abundantly clear upper hand.

President Trump and most Senate Republicans are having dinner on Friday at Mar-a-Lago before the lawmakers head to a campaign retreat.

A committee vote on advancing the confirmation of FBI director nominee Kash Patel has officially been delayed to next week after Senate Democrats demanded a second hearing.

The Senate is expected to vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget after Democrats are likely to hold the floor for 30 hours.

Sen. Tom Cotton worked tirelessly and strategically to propel Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to DNI past the key Senate intel committee.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., has come out in support of a Senate GOP effort to move out in front of their House colleagues on the crucial budget reconciliation process.

Social media users and President Donald Trump are slamming Democratic Sen. Cory Booker for his opposition to cutting U.S. funding to controversial programs overseas.

Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, wrote to Secretary of State Marco Rubio about how USAID has stonewalled her oversight efforts for years as she seeks to bring accountability to the foreign aid agency.

Republicans in the Senate are looking to push for a vote on a reconciliation bill plan next week, getting out ahead of the House Republicans and steering the process in a different direction.

Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate leader, fell on Wednesday after a confirmation vote. The Republican senator appeared to be OK.

The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee votes to advance the nomination of Kelly Loeffler for the Small Business Administration head.

Republicans have backed Russell Vought’s nomination and claim he’s prepared for the role since he led the office during Trump’s first administration.

Trump's pick to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development was confirmed on Wednesday, becoming the 12th confirmation of his second term.

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, criticized Democrats on the panel for what he called a "delay tactic" to stall the confirmation of Kash Patel to be FBI director.

President Donald Trump's nominees for his positions in his second term are shaping up quicker than his first term and former President Joe Biden's.