Mike Johnson elected new speaker of the House, ending weeks of chaos
"The people's House is back in business," newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson told colleagues before being sworn in.
Clarence Thomas loan for luxury RV was forgiven, Senate Democrats say
A Senate Finance Committee report says Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appears to have only paid interest on a loan before it was forgiven by a wealthy friend.
Bowman pleads guilty to falsely pulling fire alarm in Capitol Hill office building
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York has admitted to activating the fire alarm that led to the office building's evacuation in September.
Biden officials say $6 billion in Iran funds untouched amid attack on Israel
After Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, Republicans were quick to link, without evidence, the assault to the $6 billion in funds that were unfrozen as part of the prisoner swap between the U.S. and Iran.
Will Hurd suspends presidential campaign, endorses Nikki Haley
The former Texas congressman, who has not shied away from criticizing former President Donald Trump, has failed to qualify for any of the primary debates.
Cory Booker "able to safely depart" Israel after surprise Hamas attack
Sen. Cory Booker and his staff were in Jerusalem when Hamas began carrying out its large-scale offensive against Israel "and sheltered in place for their safety," his office said.
Nancy Mace says she supports Jim Jordan for House speaker
"I am going to be supporting Jim Jordan for speaker," Rep. Nancy Mace said after voting to oust former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the role.
Blinken on reports of Americans dead, taken hostage in Israel
Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Herzog said he is under the impression that Americans are among those taken hostage by Hamas militants.
Republicans look at killing motion-to-vacate rule that sank McCarthy
To secure the speakership, Kevin McCarthy made a deal with the far-right Republicans who ultimately led to his downfall.
George Santos' ex-campaign treasurer Nancy Marks pleads guilty
Nancy Marks admitted she fraudulently reported hundreds of thousands in fake loans that Santos had claimed he made to his campaign.
What Congress accomplished with McCarthy as speaker of the House
Here are some of the legislative accomplishments and failures of the 118th Congress under House Speaker Kevin McCarthy before his ouster.
Why did Matt Gaetz move to oust McCarthy?
There are a number of reasons Rep. Matt Gaetz has offered for ousting Kevin McCarthy as speaker.
Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
Rep. Quigley says lack of aid for Ukraine led him to vote no on bill to keep government open
Quigley was the only Democrat to vote against the bill this past weekend.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.