According to mental health experts, most people with mental illness are not violent and they are far more likely to be victims of violent crime than perpetrators.

Rep. Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.), the son of civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson, is considering a run for chair of the ...

In past years, Democratic President Joe Biden, Trump and even a senator, Republican Rand Paul of Kentucky, have received votes for House speaker. None received the majority of the vote. And generally, ...

A spokesman for Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman confirmed Friday that the flags aren't at half-staff at county buildings for former President Jimmy Carter who died Sunday at age 100.

The House of Representatives has adopted new rules that would make it harder to trigger a vote to oust a speaker. House ...

Ruben Gallego is new to the U.S. Senate but he's already prepared to tackle an issue at the top of minds for many Arizonans.

The development nevertheless leaves Trump on course to be the first president to take office convicted of felony crimes.

As Republicans hold just a four-seat advantage in the House, a new Congress began on Friday with Speaker Johnson retaining his post.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a lengthy interview to psychologist and media personality Jordan Peterson, touching on his vision for Canada and how he plans to implement it.

Moments after his election as House Speaker on Friday, Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, wasted no time in highlighting ...

Friday marks the start of the 119th United States Congress as new members are scheduled to be sworn in on Capitol Hill. As ...

Alaska's newly elected Republican U.S. Rep. Nick Begich III cast his first vote on Friday, supporting Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson for House speaker on the first day of the 119th Congress.