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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., ran unopposed for the position of House Democratic leader. He replaces Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., who announced she would not run for the top leadership post after Democrats lost control of the House in the midterms.

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries elected as leader of the House Democrats

Jeffries will replace Rep. Nancy Pelosi as the top elected Democratic leader. He represents a generational shift and faces challenges in a GOP House in January.

At the funeral of the late congressman and civil rights leader Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., last year, former President Barack Obama called on the Senate to eliminate the filibuster, if needed, to secure voting rights.

Why Possibly Changing The Filibuster Brings Threats Of Political 'Nuclear' War

The procedure has evolved at many points in history, clearing breakthroughs on civil rights and a recent GOP judicial spree. Those issues show why the two parties see changing it now as existential.

Former President Donald Trump, pictured here speaking to guests at Iowa's Adler Theatre last week, said on social media that he'll be arrested Tuesday as part of an investigation into hush money payments.

Is Trump actually getting arrested this week? Here's what we know

Former President and top 2024 candidate Donald Trump claims he'll be arrested Tuesday as part of an investigation by the Manhattan district attorney. Start here for answers on five key questions.

Texas authorities released body camera and dashboard video in which Rep. Ronny Jackson, in red shirt, yells profanities at deputies and troopers at a rodeo.

In video, Rep. Ronny Jackson yells profanities at Texas trooper, is put on ground

"I'm gonna call the governor tomorrow," Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, said as he shouted obscenities at a trooper during an altercation at a rodeo.

Holiday decorations outside the office of Rep. Conor Lamb, D-Pa. Members of Congress compete with each other for the best displays.

Lies, betrayal and competition on the Hill as lawmakers deck the halls of Congress

The second floor of the Longworth congressional office building is taking holiday decorations to a whole new level.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, who along with Rep. Jim Jordan is vying for the speakership, talks to the media Tuesday.

Consensus remains elusive as Republicans try to elect a House speaker

While dueling crises — the war in Israel and a government funding deadline — may add urgency to the situation, Republicans were not confident the process would conclude quickly.

Roller skating feels a lot like love, and falling is just part of the process

I picked up skating as a coping mechanism after a year in my house and in my head. It gave me the gift of learning something new with my body, and a new perspective on how to move through the world.

Tyla is the new face of African pop. She's aiming to take over the whole world

The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.

A metal ashtray full of holes with a number of smoked cigarettes shoved into it.

'Our hands are tied:' State law to curb Ohio cities’ tobacco regulation

An unintended consequence of a state law that prevents local flavored tobacco bans will mean cities lose their ability to regulate and license tobacco retailers.

Why the House voted to ban TikTok and what could come next

The House voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to approve a bill that would force parent company ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban of the social media app on U.S. devices.

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