Medical experts argue that Congress should provide significant funding for medical research to combat bird flu.

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

The outgoing Congress enacted fewer than 210 bills into law over the last two years, with most enacted in 2024.

The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

The 119th Congress starts work on Friday. Their first task? Vote for a leader. What's happening: Current House Speaker Mike ...

Johnson, of Louisiana, has been working diligently to prevent defeat, spending New Year’s Day at Mar-a-Lago as he positions ...

A melange of new members are joining the 119th Congress. Here are seven who are poised to make their mark – and who symbolize ...

After the pomp, circumstance and photos are all done, the incoming members of the House of Representatives have a single task ...

With just days before Congress adjourns, questions may arise about how much time President Joe Biden has to sign, or possibly veto, bills sitting on his desk.

"Just last week, the national debt eclipsed $30 trillion," he said on that night in 2022. "As our national debt balloons, ...