The Changing Face of the 119th Congress
The 119th Congress will be the first one in recent years to buck the general trend of more racial, gender, age and ethnic ...
Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
Why the clock is already ticking on the new GOP congressional majority
The Republican Congress that began its first full week of work on Monday is already operating on borrowed time – unless the ...
The new Congress, like the last one, is unusually old. So is America.
Exploring the meaning of seniority in all of its American manifestations.
In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support
A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.
Daily Briefing: The 119th Congress convenes
The 119th Congress starts work on Friday. Their first task? Vote for a leader. What's happening: Current House Speaker Mike ...
Why Congress Should Act Now To Prevent Another Pandemic
Medical experts argue that Congress should provide significant funding for medical research to combat bird flu.
O’Malley touts endorsements of current, former Congressional Black Caucus members in DNC chair bid
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) on Monday touted the endorsements of current and former Congressional Black Caucus ...
Congress is notified by the Biden administration of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel
The State Department has informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel. U.S. officials say some of the ...
What to expect as the 119th Congress is sworn in amid speakership uncertainty
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Congress Certifies Trump’s Victory
A joint session of Congress is set to convene on Monday afternoon to certify President-elect Donald J. Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, performing a basic ritual of democracy that was brutally ...