Ohio's U.S. senators said Thursday that they have lined up bipartisan support in both houses of Congress for new legislation that would restore the terminated pensions of more than 20,000 salaried retirees of Delphi, including more than 4,000 in Indiana.

When Congress failed to pass the Build Back Better Act before the end of last year, it neglected to extend an excise tax on coal sold in the U.S. — which is the main source of revenue for the Black Lung Disability Trust Fund.

Congress is debating a Democratic proposal, H.R.3, that would allow the federal government to negotiate prescription drug prices in an effort to lower costs.

WBOI's Katy Anderson spoke with Andy Downs, director of the Mike Downs Center for Indiana Politics, about Wednesday's events at the U.S. Capitol complex, and how this could be a turning point in American politics.

In a new video message, Donald Trump says that now that Congress has certified the results, the "new administration will be inaugurated on January 20" and his "focus now turns to ensuring a smooth orderly and seamless transition of power."

The Gold Medal was awarded to the ship's entire crew, living and dead, and will be displayed at the Indiana War Memorial Museum in Indianapolis.

While the world takes precautions against the spread of coronavirus, Congress is adapting, too. U.S. Rep. Greg Pence (R-6) says his colleagues are watching their health while passing measures to help the country.

Members of the Independent Electrical Contractors association say if two bills make their way through Congress, theyll be able to more effectively recruit new talent into their diminishing ranks.

House Democrats managed to flip three GOP seats in northwest Indiana and Lafayette. And one seat is still undecided, as Porter County results remain delayed.

Susan Brooks, the incumbent Republican candidate for the Fifth Congressional District, will face Carmel businesswoman and Democrat Dee Thornton in the election next month.