McCarthy is the first speaker in US history ousted from the job after fellow party members accused him of cooperating with Democrats

The initiative will now be discussed at the Senate for a vote before the midnight deadline

The two chambers of Congress are deadlocked, with a small group of Republicans in the House of Representatives pushing back against stopgap measures that would at least keep the lights on.

Brazil's Congress has voted to diminish the authority of two ministries dedicated to protecting Indigenous rights and environmental preservation.

The legislation was approved by the Senate several weeks ago in an anonymous vote, and it was then approved by the lower house of the Chilean Congress Tuesday.

Rahul Gandhi, who appeared in court for the punishment, is on bail for another 30 days and plans to file an appeal.

Honduras' Congress will start selecting the new members of the country’s Supreme Court this week, as President Xiomara Castro’s party seeks to push members who will give them more control of the government.

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro storm three government buildings on Sunday as they continue their attempts to encourage the military to install him as President again.

The South American country's first-ever woman leader asked the opposition for a truce as she tried to end the turmoil sparked by Pedro Castillo, who had attempted to dissolve parliament and rule by decree.

Castillo became the third president since 2018 to be sacked under the "moral incapacity" provision in the constitution.

Early election projections are seeing massive Republican support which has experts eyeing declarations of victory even hours before polls come to a close.

Some results are not expected to be declared for days or weeks, a delay that could trigger what observers fear will be a flood of bitter challenges and unfounded claims of election malpractice.

A Tulsa man allegedly sent threatening emails to a local television station, demanded money, and threatened to kill President Joe Biden if his demands were not met.

House Minority Leader Emily Virgin, a Democrat, called out Dahm's remarks as "despicable."

The Senate may be introducing a second coronavirus stimulus package next week, though some details for discussion have already been revealed.

Latino celebrities sign an open letter asking Congress to stop gun violence, now! These are all the artists joining the cause.

John Boehner says that Pope Francis gave him a "great day," and that after praying this morning, the Congressman has decided to resign.

House Speaker John Boehner will give up his seat in Congress at the end of October, according to CNN

As a symbol of unity and hope Pope Francis will address the Congress Thursday morning. The Holy Father will be the first pontiff in history to speak to joint meeting of Congress.

A novel set of polls shows what Cubans, Americans, and Floridians really think about the United States’ policies towards Cuba.

President Barack Obama has addressed the nation regarding the executive action he's taking with immigration. These are the highlights of his speech.

Lawmakers in Mexico were interrupted by the news that there was an actual snake in San Lázaro hall.

How will Eric Cantor's upset loss change the prospect of comprehensive immigration reform?

Scott Fistler is a former GOP candidate who has changed his name to Cesar Chavez in an apparent bid to win more votes in the heavily Hispanic 7th Congressional District of Arizona.

President Barack Obama has revealed he believes there is a “narrow” window for Congress to pass any kind of comprehensive immigration reform.

"Now they're going around with their stupidities saying they're going to sanction us," Maduro said of Congress.

California newspaper La Opinión has slammed president Obama for not taking more decisive action to halt the deportation of illegal immigrants.

Miami members of Congress have spoken out publically against President Nicolas Maduro and urged him to bring peace to the troubled capital.

President Barack Obama gave an emphatic State of the Union address in Washington calling on bipartisan agreement on a number of key issues.

President Barack Obama has delivered a forceful message to Congress in his State of the Union address, emphasizing immigration reform.