National Democrats' Health Care Ambitions Meet The Reality Of Divided Government Congressional Democrats want to protect health coverage and protections of the Affordable Care Act. With the Senate in Republican hands, House Democrats will hold hearings and may turn to the courts. Alison Kodjak
Politics Pelosi Retakes Gavel As House Speaker With New Session Of Congress A significant power shift begins in Washington with Democrats taking control of the House of Representatives. The incoming speaker plans votes on bills to reopen the government and new rules. Kelsey Snell
Politics Democrats Announce Major Changes To U.S. House Rules Democratic leaders unveiled a new rules package that will be brought up for a vote on the first day of the new Congress. The rules govern how the U.S. House operates. Susan Davis
Politics Democrats Pick Nancy Pelosi As House Speaker, Despite Earlier Internal Opposition The caucus vote is just the first of two key elections Pelosi needs to win. The full House formally votes on its next speaker on Jan. 3, the first day of Congress' next session. Scott Detrow
