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

Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., was reelected House Speaker on Jan. 3., receiving the bare minimum, 218 votes. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., was selected by his Republican colleagues as the Senate’s new majority ...

First-round balloting is underway at the U.S. Capitol, as the new Congress opened Friday with one major task at hand — the ...

WASHINGTON — When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again ...

The deadlocked speaker election will soon enter a second round of voting after no candidate earned a majority of the ...

With the 119th Congress is set to begin, Republicans will take full control of the House and Senate for the first time since ...

When the 119th Congress is sworn in Friday, House Speaker Mike Johnson will fight for his political life — again. While the ...

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

The House erupted into applause when the House announced former Rep. Matt Gaetz would officially be stepping down from his ...

In past years, Democratic President Joe Biden, Trump and even a senator, Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky, have received votes for House speaker. None received the majority of the vote. And generally, ...

Catholics remain the largest Christian denomination represented, with 150 members. In total, Christians account for about 85% ...

Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.