Thompson, chair of Jan. 6 committee, has talked with White House about pardons

Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), who headed Congress’s special investigation into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, said Tuesday that he has been in talks with the White House about ... Read More

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. Read More

How Mike Johnson clinched the speakership — with an assist from Trump

The win came after a tense stand-off with House Republicans and a phone call from Donald Trump to two members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus. Read More

Johnson wins dramatic vote to remain House speaker

Mike Johnson was re-elected speaker of the House on Friday after flipping two GOP opponents following an intervention by President-elect Donald Trump. Read More

Trump White House seeks to limit staffers who have direct access to the president

Fewer people will be given the title of "assistant to the president," a designation that comes with increased access to the president. Read More

Mike Johnson wins full term as House speaker after two Republicans change their votes: Highlights

Latest news and updates on the first day of Congress following last year's general election. Get the latest news as the new year kicks off in Washington. Read More

Trump flexes power over House GOP in whirlwind Speaker race

President-elect Trump reasserted his power over the House GOP conference during Friday’s whirlwind Speaker vote, proving that, despite some recent doubts, he still has significant sway over ... Read More

House Freedom Caucus gives Johnson warning after helping him secure speaker gavel

The letter, signed by 11 members and including Reps. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) and Chip Roy (R-TX), who did not originally vote for Johnson, said they voted for him in the end “because of our steadfast ... Read More

GOP majority begins 119th Congress with lengthy list of legislative priorities

With newfound control of both chambers of Congress, Republican leaders are touting a list of priorities that they aim to quickly address, like immigration and taxes. Read More

Mike Johnson reelected as House speaker with support from President-elect Donald Trump

WASHINGTON – House Speaker Mike Johnson won back his job for another term on Friday after a nail-biter finish and now has the daunting task of trying to unify a fractured but potentially ... Read More