Who senators choose, and whether Trump ultimately endorses a candidate in the final hours, could set the tone for Trump’s attempts to assert control over the legislative branch.

U.S. Senate Republicans will gather behind closed doors on Wednesday to pick their next leader in the face of a public pressure campaign by supporters of President-elect Donald Trump who favor the long-shot bid of a hardline Trump loyalist.

As the results of the 2024 presidential election remain too close to call, Republicans have recaptured control of the United States Senate for the first time since 2021. Unofficial results show Republicans capturing at least 51 Senate seats,