The US Congress is often referred to as a single entity, but it is a combination of the House of Representatives and the ...

The 119th U.S. Congress will officially take office on January 3, 2025, at noon. This transition date, set by the 20th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ensures that all newly elected members of the ...

Members of Congress are not allowed to continue in their prior jobs while working on Capitol Hill, although their net worth continues to increase through investments. Indeed, many Washington, D.C., ...

Explainer: If no one gets 270 electoral votes, the House of Representative decides who wins the presidency, with each state ...

Insights Men still outnumber female members of Congress.  Some of the most powerful women are high-ranking Congressional leaders.  Nancy Pelosi has been Speaker of the House multiple times. Also: ...

Two outgoing members of Congress who also served in the state legislature were vying Tuesday for the post of North Carolina ...

The legacy of slavery in America remains a divisive issue, with sharp political divides. Some argue that slavery still ...

or a divided Congress that could force a season of compromise or stalemate. Billions of dollars have been spent by the ...

Congress can also play a role in upholding the American tradition ... Billions of dollars have been spent by the parties, and ...

WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) - Democrat Sarah McBride is expected to make history next week as the first openly transgender ...

Four incumbent Democrats face challengers in U.S. House districts in Massachusetts. Five other Democrats are unopposed in ...

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.