The Senate voted Monday to advance a bipartisan bill to speed energy and infrastructure projects, clearing a key step toward law. President Trump held a surprise White House briefing, offered Dana White the press secretary job and answered questions about the Republican midterm defeat. Returning Republicans voiced anger and frustration as they faced a party reckoning.
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Illustration Outgoing Sen. John Cornyn of Texas declined Monday to say whether he voted for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate who defeated him earlier this year in a primary runoff. Cornyn cited Paxton's corruption as a major reason he lost to Democrat James Talarico.
Illustration Rep. Eli Crane of Arizona is projected to win reelection in the state's 2nd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Jonathan Nez for the second consecutive election cycle. Decision Desk HQ did not make its projection until a week after the election because the race was close.
Illustration Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland said Monday he is in listening mode about taking the role of Senate majority leader for his party in the upcoming Congress. He said there should be a caucus discussion rather than a coronation.
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