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Senate Democrats met as a caucus throughout the day on November 10, 2026 as Republican counterparts aired post midterm issues before reelecting John Thune of South Dakota as minority leader and John Barrasso of Wyoming as Whip. Watch this and other news events from Congress on YouTube at FedNetTV .

House and Senate Republicans met as conferences throughout the day on November 10, 2026, before elected and reelected leaders for the next session of Congress emerged for press conferences. Visit our website for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA) and Vice Chair Ted Lieu (D-CA) were joined by Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chair Suzan DelBene (D-WA) at a news conference on November 10, 2026. Order a transcript of this event here .

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) held a semiweekly news conference on November 9, 2026, six days after Democrats were elected in midterm elections to majorities in the 120th Congress and statewide offices. Watch this and other news events from Congress on YouTube at FedNetTV .

Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairman Greg Casar (D-TX) was joined by Chair Emerita Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and freshmen Members-elect to the 120th Congress for a rare Sunday news conference hours after they first arrived in Washington for orientation. Visit our website for coverage updates on the lame duck session of the 119th Congress and beyond.

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held a press conference in Washington the morning after the midterm to discuss his party’s having regained congressional majorities before taking questions on related topics. Order a transcript of this event here .

Problem Solvers Caucus cochairs Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) led a news conference on September 16th to call for bipartisan collaboration on four legislative reforms to address gerrymandering. Congress returns for a lame duck session on November 9th. Watch this and other news events from Congress on YouTube at FedNetTV .

Reps. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI), Deborah Ross (D-NC) and Don Davis (D-NC) introduce a bill to repeal data center tax breaks. Visit our website for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Energy and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-UT) were joined by ranking members Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) to announce agreement on the American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026. Order a transcript of this event here .

National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy joined Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) and ranking member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and family advocates to urge Congress to pass the ROTOR Act. Watch this and other news events from Congress on YouTube at FedNetTV .

Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jason Crow (D-CO) and Chris Deluzio (D-PA) spoke out in favor of a war powers resolution as the conflict with Iran continued. Visit our website for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

House Democrats discussed their bill with Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to require congressional approval before President Trump could deploy troops or federal agents on Election Day. Order a transcript of this event here .

Congressman Al Green (D-TX) was joined by advocates from Remove the Regime and Free Speech for People to continue his push to impeach President Trump. Watch this and other news events from Congress on YouTube at FedNetTV .

Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced the Motion Picture Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act at a news conference as the Senate recessed for the midterm recess. Visit our website for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Illinois Congressman Sean Casten (D-IL) participated in a news conference organized by Protect Our Winters to advocate for a bill aimed at prioritizing science in pollution standards. Order a transcript of this event here .

Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined advocates from the American Business Coalition and other organizations to push for legislation that would address immigrants in the food service and hospitality industries. Watch this and other news events from Congress on YouTube at FedNetTV .

Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA) was joined by grieving family members turned advocates to discuss his legislation that would restrict consumer access to nitrous oxide while preserving legitimate professional and industrial uses. Visit our website for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) was joined by colleagues to mark passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. Order a transcript of this event here .

Reps. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Delia Ramirez (D-IL) were joined by activists from Communities Not Cages to advocate for abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement better known as ICE. Watch this and other news events from Congress on YouTube at FedNetTV .

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) joined a news conference with the National Salvadorian American Association to discuss Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans. Visit our website for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) led a press conference with colleagues to push for a comprehensive federal stock trading ban that would cover Congress and the executive. Order a transcript of this event here .

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) and ranking member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) were joined by student athletes to make a push for the Protect College Sports Act which would eventually pass on a bipartisan vote two weeks later. Watch this and other news events from Congress on YouTube at FedNetTV .

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate counterpart Chuck Schumer (D-NY) held simultaneous press conferences as senators joined the midterm campaign trail. Visit our website for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

Senate Republican and Democratic caucus leaders spoke separately with reporters at weekly news conferences before recessing for midterm elections on September 29, 2026. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.

Senate Republican and Democratic caucus leaders spoke separately with reporters at weekly news conferences on September 23, 2026. Visit www.fednet.net for coverage updates on the 119th Congress.