The Louisiana Republican’s hold on the House speaker's gavel and his position as second in line to the presidency will be tested Friday when a new Congress convenes.

The House of Representatives has adopted new rules that would make it harder to trigger a vote to oust a speaker. House lawmakers voted along party lines to set the chamber's rules for the 119th ...

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

Dozens of new lawmakers were sworn in, and Mike Johnson retained his position as House speaker Friday as Congress convened.

With the new Congress now in session, lawmakers have a busy agenda in front of them from government funding to cabinet confirmations.

Veteran Reps. Pete Aguilar (D-Redlands) and Ted Lieu (D-Torrance) hold the positions of Democratic Caucus chair and vice ...