WASHINGTON — Republicans have captured control of the U.S. Senate for the first time in eight years, picking up at least 7 seats in the November 4 Congressional elections. The shift means that Republicans will control the three top Senate committees dealing with U.S. foreign policy and national security: foreign relations, armed services and intelligence. Here is what the shift could mean in the coming months.
Foreign Relations
Ranking member Bob Corker (Republican-Tennessee) is expected to take over, replacing Bob Menendez (Democrat-New Jersey).
Corker and Menendez, who are said to have a good working relationship, have generally agreed more …read more
