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New Senate Majority Leader John Thune is kicking off the new session with a promise to preserve the filibuster, saying in his ...

Following Johnson’s election, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries promised to work with Republicans and the incoming Trump ...

Oklahoma House Republicans say they are prioritizing education, mental health, and economic growth in their upcoming legislative session, aiming for significant reforms and tax cuts.

Naturally, it wouldn’t be quite that easy—and the drama that briefly clouded the normally ceremonial vote to pick a speaker ...

The new Republican-controlled Congress will hear arguments on a bill that would prohibit transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.

After a brief and intense debate, lawmakers passed the Republican-proposed House rules package, 215-209, for the incoming 119th Congress Friday evening. Besides typical procedural updates and reforms, ...

The 119th Congress began its first meeting with speeches from party leaders, with House GOP Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-MI) ...

WASHINGTON – House Republicans gave Mike Johnson the speaker's gavel for another two years on Friday – along with a warning.

The House approved a rules package limiting votes on so-called suspension bills to Monday through Wednesday, a concession to ...

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