house of representatives
The House Passed a Bill That Could Stop Millions From Voting. Here’s What Happens Next.
The SAVE Act would have a particularly big impact on young people and women.
By Barbara Rodriguez, The 19th
Republicans Won Unified Control of the Government. Here’s What That Means
Trump called the election results represented a “powerful mandate” for the party.
By Allegra Kirkland
These Are the Top 10 Most Important Races of the 2024 Elections
Here's your cheat sheet.
By Rebecca Fishbein
What It’s Like to Be a Congressmember Who Has to Worry About Rent
Reps. Summer Lee and Delia Ramirez are women of color from working-class backgrounds.
By Jessica Washington
George Santos Has Been Expelled From the House of Representatives
Congressman George Santos was expelled from the House of Representative in a vote of 311 to 114.
By Rebecca Fishbein
Congress
George Santos Said He’s “Pretty Much” Denying Wild New Criminal Charges
Meanwhile, a group of New York Republicans is introducing a resolution to boot him from Congress.
By Bess Levin
Politics
At House UFO Hearing, Military Members Testify About 'Unexplainable' Phenomena
“If everyone could see the sensor and video data I witnessed, our national conversation would change.”
By Charlotte Klein
What the Heck Is Going on With Student Loan Cancellation and Payments?
There’s a lot in the balance right now.
By Frederick Bell Jr.
George Santos Is In Custody After Being Charged With 13 Crimes
The charges range from money laundering to fraud to lying about his finances.
By James Factora
Investigations
This New GOP Congressman Lied About So Much of His Resume
Among other fabrications, George Santos falsely claimed he'd graduated from college and is Jewish.
By Kelly Rissman
6 Things to Know About Youth Voter Turnout in the Midterms
"The youth vote was just overwhelmingly Democratic.”
By Rachel Janfaza
Congress
Nancy Pelosi Steps Down From House Leadership After 20-Year Run
“The hour has come for a new generation to lead,” Pelosi said.
By Abigail Tracy
Republicans Will Take Control of the House By a Slim Margin
They've officially secured the 218 seats needed to win a majority.
By Allegra Kirkland
What the Midterms Actually Are — And Why They Matter
They provide voters with the opportunity to change the party in power.
By Marilyn La Jeunesse
Odessa Kelly Explains What ‘Defund the Police’ Really Means
The Tennessee organizer is running for Congress.
By Teen Vogue Staff
New York Primary
How New York’s Primary Elections Became a Big Mess
Younger progressives faced fierce challenges.
By Eric Lutz
The Senate Has Passed a Historic Bill Addressing Climate Change
It's the most significant legislative action against climate change in U.S. history.
By Liam Hess
Kina Collins Wants Democrats to ‘Actually Go to Bat for’ People
“We need leaders who will show up for their communities, not give up on them.”
By Teen Vogue Staff