Speaker Pelosi says she will step down as party leader after two decades at the top Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement paves the way for a new generation of Democratic lawmakers to fill the leadership ranks. Deirdre Walsh
Rep. Bass is elected mayor of Los Angeles in a contentious and close race Congresswoman Karen Bass was elected mayor of Los Angeles, making her the first woman and second African American to lead the city. The race was dominated by voters' concerns about homelessness. Leila Fadel
Republicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government Focusing on the rising costs of groceries and gas, and promising new investigations of President Joe Biden's administration, Republicans won a slim majority in the House in the midterm elections. Deirdre Walsh
WA polls got the Senate race wrong. What happened? Outcomes from last week's midterms are still being finalized, but already some results stand in stark contrast to polling ahead of Election Day. Katie Campbell
McConnell wins leadership race but GOP infighting continues Sen. Rick Scott launched an uphill bid to be minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell was handily reelected but many rank-and-file senators are frustrated at party leaders following the 2022 elections. Ximena Bustillo
Naomi Biden joins a unique club: brides who say 'I do' at the White House President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi Biden, will have a White House wedding on Saturday, Nov. 19. Here's a look at the history of White House weddings. Barbara Sprunt
What lawmakers are saying about Trump's run for the presidency Former President Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election Tuesday night. Reaction from his fellow Republicans was mixed. Dustin Jones
Donald Trump, who tried to overturn Biden's legitimate election, launches 2024 bid Donald Trump is officially running again, trying to avenge his loss to Joe Biden, even as Trump still refuses to admit he lost. Trump's push to overturn the 2020 outcome helped spark an insurrection. Domenico Montanaro
Native representation to increase in Washington Legislature Washington state is home to 29 federally recognized Native American Tribes, but only one Native person currently serves in the state Legislature. That will change next year. Three enrolled members of Native tribes are poised to win their elections this fall. David Hyde
What we learned from this year's elections Political reporters can finally stop refreshing results from Clark counties, Nevada and Washington. Several races are still too close to call. But the big national picture of the midterms is starting to come into focus. Libby Denkmann
