Before the newly elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson was in public office, the Louisiana Republican’s restrictive stances on gender identity, abortion and sexuality were honed at the conservative Christian legal group Alliance Defending Freedom, where he served as a senior spokesperson and attorney. Alliance Defending Freedom, or ADF, is the legal force behind dozens […]

'To me, this country is craving people that are problem solvers who will work and put the partisan politics aside,' Hertel said.

The House has been without a leader for two weeks, leaving Congress unable to pass any bills or approve any funding.

The Ohio Republican has spent over a decade in Congress hyping conspiracy theories and thwarting critical legislation.

The California Republican has relied throughout his career on funds from far-right donor Howard F. Ahmanson Jr.

The New York Republican had to refund thousands of dollars to past contributors, according to his campaign finance reports.

Congressional Republicans have tried to scapegoat teachers for school closures during the COVID-19 emergency, the AFT says.

Rep. Steve Scalise, their nominee to replace Speaker Kevin McCarthy, withdrew Thursday due to lack of GOP support.

The New York Republican was hit with a superseding indictment on Tuesday that includes nearly two dozen charges of wire fraud, credit card fraud, identity theft, and falsifying records.

The Democratic candidates offer a sharp contrast with Republican incumbent Rep. Derrick Van Orden.

Reps. Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan, and Kevin Hern are all vying for the job of leading the unruly House GOP.

The California Republican could barely shepherd must-pass legislation through the House or govern his own conference.

The California Republican told his conference that he would not run for the job again.

The Montana Republican said last year that abortion policies should be decided by state legislatures.

Congress came to agreement on a stopgap funding bill on Saturday, hours before the government was set to run out of money.

Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe the abortion drug mifepristone should be available in the United States.

The Biden administration said if a shutdown occurs, nearly 2,000 projects would experience delays.

The Senate advanced a bipartisan plan to avert a shutdown, but the House GOP refuses to support it.

Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) was an 'iota' away from voting to impeach Donald Trump over his action on Jan. 6, but was scared he'd lose reelection if he did, according to former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL).

The American Climate Corps will prioritize disadvantaged communities affected by climate change.

The right flank of the House Republican caucus has vowed to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker if he doesn't adhere to its demands.

The two Republican senators oppose even considering legislation to help avert an Oct. 1 shutdown.

The GOP majority has again scrapped plans to vote on must-pass legislation, making another federal government shutdown likely.

House Republicans have buried anti-abortion provisions in must-pass federal spending bills.

Though Rep. John Joyce represents central Pennsylvania, his bill would stop California’s efforts to promote clean air.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday announced an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vowed on Sept. 2 that he would not launch an impeachment inquiry 'through a declaration by one person.' Now he has done just that.

Over 14 years in the House, Rogers voted for abortion bans, tax cuts for the rich, and weaker gun safety laws.

The right-wing House Freedom Caucus is leading a Republican push for significant cuts to appropriations bills.

School shootings and mass gun violence are still met with thoughts, prayers, and vague calls for mental health care, but no gun safety legislation.