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

Across the Capitol, two new members-elect of the U.S. House from Michigan — Tom Barrett, a Republican from Charlotte, and Kristen McDonald Rivet, a Democrat from Bay City — were also set to be sworn ...

Members of the House of Representatives applaud after U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-SC), was elected Speaker of the House on the ...

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.

Current Speaker Mike Johnson faces a leadership challenge on Friday as the new Congress convenes and votes on a new House ...

First-round balloting is underway at the U.S. Capitol, as the new Congress opened Friday with one major task at hand — the ...

U.S. Senate Republican leader John Thune faces the test of his career this year as he tries to steer Donald Trump's agenda ...

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

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The House will vote at noon Friday to select a speaker. Johnson is expected to win nearly all Republican votes, but just a ...

Guam Del. James C. Moylan was scheduled to be sworn in to the 119th U.S. Congress for his second term noon Friday in ...