The Democrats

Kevin McCarthy elected Republican US House speaker

US Congress passes landmark bill protecting same-sex marriage

US Supreme Court clears way for lawmakers to get Trump's tax returns

Pelosi to step down from US House leadership, passing to a new generation

Republicans win US House majority, setting stage for divided government

US Democrats maintain Senate majority

US Senate control still a toss-up, Republicans inch toward House majority

Midterm elections outlook darkens for Biden's White House

America’s Republicans, then and now