Sen. Blunt Rochester is first Black person to serve in both chambers of Congress
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware was trapped on the House balcony during the U.S. Capitol attack. She joins MSNBC's ...
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Who represents you? Here are the demographics of the new US Congress
Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As Washington prepares for the new legislative session, let’s meet who will be ...
Why are US flags being flown at half-staff on Inauguration Day?
Here's what to know about why flags are lowered when a president dies, who can issue that order and how long the process lasts.
Congress Members Who May Cause Trouble for Mike Johnson With Thin Margin
House Speaker Mike Johnson got a taste of what life in the 119th Congress will be like as he wrestles with a historically ...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson held onto his job, but there are signs of trouble ahead
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., takes the oath of office after being re-elected as the House of Representatives meets to ...
Mike Johnson wins reelection as House speaker in dramatic vote to open new Congress
House Speaker Mike Johnson appeared headed for defeat before two Republicans switched their vote, delivering him a majority.
‘You Guys Are Screwing It All Up’: Trump Quashes Revolt Against Speaker Johnson
Colleagues of Speaker Mike Johnson observe that the famously strait-laced Republican does not drink or smoke, cuss, or fight.
Congressional Black Caucus marks historic firsts as it membership hits record
With a record 62 elected Black officials, including historic firsts of two women senators and two representatives from Alabama, the Congressional Black Caucus held a swearing-in ceremony Friday ...
Johnson Wins Speaker Battle, but Proves GOP Has Little Room for Error
Naturally, it wouldn’t be quite that easy—and the drama that briefly clouded the normally ceremonial vote to pick a speaker foreshadowed the continuing challenges ahead for a party with a thin House ...
How Johnson won over GOP holdouts to secure a second term as speaker
Johnson did not acquiesce to the sort of demands made of Kevin McCarthy, who gave conservatives outsize sway to win the speaker's gavel in 2021.
Who is Keith Self, the surprise speed bump in Mike Johnson’s bid for speaker?
Two-term Rep. Keith Self is a member of the House Freedom Caucus and initially voted against Mike Johnson for speaker of the House.
Trump interrupted golf game to convince GOP holdouts to vote for House Speaker Mike Johnson, lawmaker says
Trump was apparently on the golf course, mid-round, when he spoke to two GOP lawmakers who initially voted against having Johnson serve another term as House speaker.