Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy

A recap of some of the biggest stories of the year, ranging from unprecedented to surprising.

Following the Dec. 6 announcement by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) that he'll leave Congress early at ...

Here is a look at the tumultuous chain of events that left the U.S. Congress unable to function ...

The unusual path of a Louisiana congressman, described as a man 'with no enemies,' who suddenly became speaker ...