With the start of the 119th Congress on Friday, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott has become the longest-serving Black U.S. senator.

"One should love America when you win and when you lose," the House Democratic leader said as Republicans fell silent.

Trump ordered to appear for sentencing in hush money case less than two weeks before inauguration: Live - Justice Juan ...

Mike Johnson persuaded a pair of GOP skeptics to change votes, keeping the gavel in an era of Republican control in Washington.

For a moment there on Friday afternoon, Mike Johnson’s speakership looked a little dicey. But following multiple huddles and ...

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

Paolino, who is the state party's national committeeman, said on Friday that he's running for vice chair of the Democratic ...

Dave McCormick will take the oath Friday as Pennsylvania’s junior senator, bringing a new voice to Washington and giving ...

Republican Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection Friday as House speaker on a first ballot, overcoming hard-right GOP holdouts ...

Oregon Capital ChronicleWASHINGTON, D.C. – With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women ...

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, ...