Defense committee leadership re-shuffled after Dem losses and GOP wins

By Tony Bertuca / November 6, 2024 at 10:06 AM
The 2024 election, which saw the return to power of former President Trump, has shifted the GOP into the Senate majority, while control of the House remains up for grabs. Though much is still unknown, information gleaned from conversations with congressional analysts and a study of lawmaker seniority sheds partial light on how power is expected to change hands at key defense committees. Appropriations shakeup playing out Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) lost his bid for re-election last night as...

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