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Dreams, desks and selfies: Newly elected members of Congress learn their way around

Dreams, desks and selfies: Newly elected members of Congress learn their way around

More than 100 newly elected members of Congress are arriving in Washington this week for the start of freshmen orientation

Here are some of the House seats that Democrats didn't expect to win this year

Here are some of the House seats that Democrats didn't expect to win this year

Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina, who led the National Republican Congressional Committee, lost his seat this year

See every House Republican who lost their seat in midterm elections

See every House Republican who lost their seat in midterm elections

Dozens of House Republicans lost their seats to Democrats in the midterm elections. See the full list.

Democrats have gained control in more states. That could change the way the US elects its president

Democrats have gained control in more states. That could change the way the US elects its president

Last week's big Democratic wins could change the way the U.S. elects its president

Missed Hegseth vote disappointed Americans, Democratic leader says

Missed Hegseth vote disappointed Americans, Democratic leader says

John Thune seeks another term as Senate Republican leader as the party reckons with election losses

John Thune seeks another term as Senate Republican leader as the party reckons with election losses

Senate Republicans will be meeting for what they call a “robust conversation” on their future and to decide whether to keep South Dakota Sen. John Thune as their leader

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the the minority

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the the minority

Rep. Jim Jordan has been elected the next House Republican leader

The 5 midterm winners Democrats should build 2028 around | Opinion

The 5 midterm winners Democrats should build 2028 around | Opinion

Democrats flipped seats and statehouses from Texas to Kansas. If they want the White House back, they need to study how it happened – and who won.

Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout

Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout

Congress returns to a changed Washington after Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterm elections

'Hit the ground running.' Democrats plan numerous investigations of Trump

'Hit the ground running.' Democrats plan numerous investigations of Trump

Democrats plan widespread congressional investigations of Trump on subjects including the Iran war, tariffs, immigration and pet construction projects

The 5 most consequential developments from a jaw-dropping election

The 5 most consequential developments from a jaw-dropping election

Biggest unexpected consequence: The Supreme Court decision curtailing the Voting Rights Act, which helped fuel a "blacklash."

Democrats, don't waste time impeaching Trump | Your Turn

Democrats, don't waste time impeaching Trump | Your Turn

Should Democrats investigate President Trump and his administration? Should they seek middle ground? Readers share what they want to see come January.