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.

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

The Pew Research Center published a breakdown of religious affiliations for the members of the new Congress, which convened ...

Congress begins a new session Friday with Republicans now leading both chambers. The House will need to elect a speaker ...

Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.

The 119th Congress has begun – and for two New Jersey politicians, that means the beginning of a congressional career that ...

A new poll finds that Republican voters are more confident in the accuracy of U.S. elections now that Donald Trump has won.

The 91-year-old was sworn in Friday as president pro temp for the 119th Congress, making him third in the presidential line ...

Electing a speaker of the House has long been one of the easiest votes for a party in the majority. Republicans have changed that.

There are 459 incumbent members of Congress who are returning with 129 of them belonging to the Catholic Church, which ...

On Friday, the new Congress — the 119th — officially began its duties. Once Donald Trump is sworn in as president on Jan. 20, ...