What does it actually mean to flip Congress?
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
From subpoena power and judicial confirmations to thin Senate margins and the veto pen, here is how power, leverage and policy actually shift in Washington.
Minnesota election: Democrats secure trifecta by winning Senate, House and governor races
The Minnesota DFL has won a trifecta at the State Capitol after the party gained control of the house, senate and governor's office.
The Minnesota DFL has won a trifecta at the State Capitol after the party gained control of the house, senate and governor's office.
Democrats win House and Senate - what this means for Trump's final two years
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress following Tuesday’s midterm election, paving the way for a divided final two years of President Donald Trump’s time in office.
What happens to Amy Klobuchar's US Senate seat once she is elected governor?
This is what Minnesota law outlines will happen to Sen. Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat now that she has been elected governor of Minnesota.
This is what Minnesota law outlines will happen to Sen. Amy Klobuchar's U.S. Senate seat now that she has been elected governor of Minnesota.
Sherrod Brown defeats Jon Husted in Ohio Senate race
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.
Democrat Sherrod Brown defeated incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted in Ohio’s special Senate election, returning to Washington after losing his seat in 2024.
Ohio's 2026 Senate race: What to know about Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted are set to face off in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race, a closely watched contest that could influence control of the chamber.
Michele Tafoya on fraud, affordability, immigration and Minnesota's US Senate race
Michele Tafoya joined FOX 9 All Day on Thursday, two days after winning the Republican nomination in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota, to discuss her campaign.
Michele Tafoya joined FOX 9 All Day on Thursday, two days after winning the Republican nomination in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota, to discuss her campaign.
Michele Tafoya wants to crackdown on fraud
Republican nominee Michele Tafoya sat down on FOX 9's All Day to speak on what her goals would be as a U.S. Senator for Minnesota, one of them being cracking down on fraud.
Republican nominee Michele Tafoya sat down on FOX 9's All Day to speak on what her goals would be as a U.S. Senator for Minnesota, one of them being cracking down on fraud.
MN Senate primary: DFL candidate Peggy Flanagan
DFL candidate for U.S. Senate Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss her campaign ahead of Minnesota's primary election on Aug. 11
DFL candidate for U.S. Senate Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan joins FOX 9 All Day to discuss her campaign ahead of Minnesota's primary election on Aug. 11
MN Senate primary: GOP candidate Tom Weiler
Tom Weiler, candidate in the 2026 Republican primary, sits down with Rob Olson for a one-on-one interview.
Tom Weiler, candidate in the 2026 Republican primary, sits down with Rob Olson for a one-on-one interview.
Senator Mitch McConnell breaks silence: 'Mild pneumonia' developed after fall
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Sen. Mitch McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall that resulted in a diagnosis of mild pneumonia, providing the first public explanation for his condition after weeks of speculation.
Senate unanimously votes to withhold its pay during government shutdowns
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
The Senate unanimously approved a resolution to withhold lawmakers’ pay during government shutdowns.
Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senators can no longer use insider information to profit on emerging prediction market platforms.
Senate overturns mining ban near BWCA despite Tina Smith's protest
Despite a protest by Sen. Tina Smith the night before that delayed the vote, U.S. Senators have approved a bill to allow mining in Minnesota's Boundary Waters watershed. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
Despite a protest by Sen. Tina Smith the night before that delayed the vote, U.S. Senators have approved a bill to allow mining in Minnesota's Boundary Waters watershed. FOX 9's Tim Blotz has the story.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Trump says he’ll endorse Texas Senate candidate ‘soon’
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
After staying out of the Republican U.S. Senate primary, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll weigh in "soon."
James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in US Senate race
State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
State Rep. James Talarico has been declared the winner of the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.
State of the Union address 2026: What to expect in Trump’s speech
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump is set to deliver his first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday.
Sen. Elissa Slotkin says feds are investigating her after military video
Slotkin said last week she received an inquiry from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's District of Columbia office.
Slotkin said last week she received an inquiry from US Attorney Jeanine Pirro's District of Columbia office.