The congressional joint session to count electoral votes is expected to be much less eventful than the certification four ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming ...

His tenuous victory to retain the gavel points to bigger tests ahead.

Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As ...

House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.

Angela Alsobrooks — with an oath to her country and a handshake from her mentor and friend, Vice President Kamala Harris — on Friday began her tenure as one of Maryland’s two U.S. senators, becoming ...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi returns to the House floor with the help of aides after undergoing hip replacement surgery last month.

Congress begins a new session Friday with Republicans now leading both chambers. The House will need to elect a speaker before it can do anything else.

US President Joe Biden on Thursday awarded Republican Trump critic Liz Cheney one of the highest civilian honours in the ...

According to two officials, the person who rented the Tesla Cybertruck that was used in an explosion outside the entrance of ...

Tarrant County now leads Dallas County in the number of people awaiting execution, according to state prison data and court ...

Parliament is facing increasing scrutiny over its handling of questions around accountability, with MPs themselves now ...