Topic: Conor Lamb

The 117th Congress convened on Sunday to swear in new lawmakers and re-elect Nancy Pelosi as House speaker as the Senate and House prepare to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election on Wednesday.

Sixteen House Democrats signed a letter released Monday agreeing to oppose Rep. Nancy Pelosi as House speaker.

Nancy Pelosi has officially announced her bid for House speaker, despite growing calls for new Democratic leadership in the lower congressional chamber.

The Democratic Party was projected to take control of the House while Republicans maintain control of the Senate in Tuesday's midterm elections.

Midterm primaries in four states cast their ballots Tuesday, giving a peek at the candidates who will be up for several Congress and Senate seats in November.

More midterm matchups will be set Tuesday in Democratic and Republican primaries in four states -- Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Idaho, and Oregon.

After special election upsets recently in Pennsylvania and Alabama, Republican leaders have an eye on Tuesday's race in Arizona's 8th congressional district.

Rep. Charlie Dent announced Tuesday plans to leave Congress in the coming weeks, just months after announcing his retirement.

Rep. Ryan Costello, R-Pa., announced Saturday that he will not seek re-election this November.

President Donald Trump told supporters in a campaign email "I need allies" in wake of the Republicans' loss in a special Pennsylvania congressional race.