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January 2, 2025

Mike Johnson gets public GOP Senate support ahead of tight House speaker vote

Some senators have opted to publicly announce support for Mike Johnson in his bid to remain House speaker, which is a notable move for members of the upper chamber.

January 2, 2025

House Republicans move to change rules for vacating speakership 1 year after McCarthy's ousting

House Republicans introduced their rules package proposal for the 119th Congress, which included a provision making it harder to oust a speaker of the House.

January 2, 2025

Derrick Van Orden targets Chip Roy over speakership vote: 'Chip is fighting to keep his brand marketable'

Rep. Derrick Van Orden criticizes Rep. Chip Roy for not getting on board to support House Speaker Mike Johnson to remain speaker.

January 2, 2025

What to know about race for speaker of the House

The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote for a speaker on Jan. 3 as current Speaker Mike Johnson aims to retain his position in the chamber's top post.

January 1, 2025

Democratic congressman urges his party to find compromise with Trump’s agenda: ‘Mistake’ to resist

Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., published a New York Times guest essay Wednesday urging liberals adopt a new approach to dealing with President-elect Trump and seek compromise.

December 31, 2024

Republican congressman calls on incoming administration to target 'The Axis of Aggressors'

South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to 'dismantle Georgian sanctions evasion schemes.'

December 30, 2024

Learning Curve: The new players in Congress

Every two years, the period between November's election and when the new Congress begins is often the busiest swath of time for the media's coverage of Congress.

December 30, 2024

Jimmy Carter expected to lie in Rotunda ahead of state funeral scheduled by Biden

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday after years of health challenges, is expected to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda before his state funeral in Washington, D.C, on Jan. 9.

December 29, 2024

Tributes pour in from Congressional lawmakers after Jimmy Carter's death: 'A great humanitarian'

Members of Congress on both sides of the political aisle are paying tribute to late former President Jimmy Carter.

December 28, 2024

Race to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik in upstate New York heats up with new challenger

New York Republican State Sen. Dan Stec of North Country is running for Congress to succeed Rep. Elise Stefanik, who is expected to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.