US President Donald Trump defended his decision to grant full pardons to perpetrators of the 6 January Capitol Hill riots in his first full day in office. View on euronews

The House GOP majority was already tiny. As a Florida Republican resigns to join Team Trump, the party's troubles just got a little worse.

Donald Trump is roaring up to speed seven days from returning to the Oval Office, while Joe Biden seeks last-ditch hostage deals as his administration says goodbye in his last week in office.

Overall, 139 of today’s senators and representatives identify as Black, Hispanic, Asian American or Native American.

President Donald Trump’s sweeping pardons of more than 1,500 people charged with crimes related to the Capitol riot of Jan. 6, 2021, including individuals who assaulted police officers, stunned Republican lawmakers who witnessed firsthand the chaos on Capitol Hill four years ago.

Congressional Israel Allies Caucus hosted an important reception on Capitol Hill to celebrate its relaunch, bringing together distinguished leaders from both sides of the aisle and from around the world in support of Israel.

President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.

JD Vance was on Monday sworn in as the Vice President of the United States at Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Donald Trump on Monday took oath as the 47th President of the United States at the Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Former Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance will be sworn in as the vice president on Monday as the second Trump administration officially begins. Vance was picked by Trump to be his 2024 running mate last summer.

JD Vance has officially been sworn in as 50th Vice President of the United States. Vance took the oath of office just a minute before noon Monday using a family Bible dating back to his great-grandmother.

With votes expected late evening, the Republican-led Senate is determined to install Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran, and round out President Donald Trump's top national security Cabinet officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and CIA Director John Ratcliffe won confirmation within days of Trump's return to the White House.