Longtime party leader, 80, won backing of progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who stressed need for unity in face of Trump attempts to overturn election results

Houses of top Republican and Democrat targeted as Congress fails to approve an increase in the amount of money sent to individuals to help cope with the pandemic

Despite election losses, infighting between moderates and progressives, Democratic supporters and opponents of the California lawmaker expect her to be reelected to the post

Party nails down at least 218 seats, but is all but certain to see current 232-seat majority shrink; still strong chance Republicans hold Senate, forcing Dems to scale back aims

'This morning it is clear that the Biden-Harris ticket will win the White House,' top Democrat in Congress tells reporters

Legislation would allow Congress to intervene to remove president; Pelosi says move inspired by Trump, but not directed at removing him: 'He will face the judgment of the voters'

US president says he's planning to campaign in Florida, Pennsylvania; House speaker proposes legislation to investigate removing him from office under Constitution's 25th Amendment

Flag-draped casket draws members of Congress, military officials, friends and family to honor late justice; rabbi leading ceremony says RGB changed course of American law

Obama: She made us see discrimination on basis of sex has real consequences for all of us; Biden: She fought for us all; Pelosi: We must honor her legacy with the next appointment

House speaker says Congress 'will be watching and monitoring'; also says details needed on Israel's suspension of West Bank annexation