John Yarmuth

Kentucky's only Democratic congressman will see his influence grow next year when he assumes a House committee chairmanship.

U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth says Nancy Pelosi is the only Democrat able to "hit the ground running" in leading the new Democratic-run House during a time when Democrats have a chance to show the country they can govern effectively.

Democratic U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth has won re-election in Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District.

A new, bipartisan Kentucky council aiming to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Cuba has high hopes for trade.

Louisville Congressman John Yarmuth is asking the federal Department of Health and Human Services for an update on Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s Medicaid expansion changes.

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is safe after a shooting at a Congressional baseball practice in northern Virginia. Five people were reportedly shot, including House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of Louisiana. Scalise is reported to be stable.

Kentucky’s congressional members are tipping their hand as to how they will vote Thursday on the Republican plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. 

U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, a Democrat from Louisville, has been elected to be the ranking minority member on the House Budget Committee, putting him in line to chair the powerful committee if Democrats ever take control of the chamber again.