US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol

Loading the video No Comment Video. US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 13 November 2026 - 0:08 GMT+1 Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections. Footage captures newly elected members of the US House of Representatives ascending the Capitol steps, mingling in clusters and exchanging warm greetings, some punctuated by enthusiastic high-fives. Drawn from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, New York, Virginia and beyond, the freshman cohort gathered for a mandatory orientation programme designed to introduce first-time lawmakers to parliamentary protocol, their impending duties and life on Capitol Hill. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Their arrival in Washington follows November’s midterm elections, which yielded sweeping gains for the Democrats alongside a markedly smaller intake of Republicans. This transitional phase sees incoming politicians crossing paths with departing incumbents clearing their desks, signalling the formal handover to the next legislature. Over the coming weeks, novices will immerse themselves in legislative mechanics and institutional operations before the 120th Congress convenes on 3 January 2027, when members will take the oath of office and formally assume their mandates. US Congress USA midterm elections House of Representatives Capitol Washington United States Top stories Now playing Next US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol Now playing Next Gaza: Devastation inside Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike Now playing Next Russia: Soldier killed in car explosion in Saint Petersburg Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | November 12th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Thailand urges return to multilateralism as “nobody can go it alone” Now playing Next Europe tells Russia: Our security architecture is for us to decide Now playing Next European Parliament urges Russia to return deported Ukrainian children Now playing Next Spain grinds to a halt in first general strike in 14 years Now playing Next Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day with territory in focus Now playing Next Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast Now playing Next NYC building collapse kills eight as rescuers search for survivors Now playing Next EU's Russian LNG bill hits €8.7 billion as import ban looms Now playing Next Mercedes-Benz halts new investment in German plants, considers closures Now playing Next Uzbekistan calls for shared early warnings and climate finance across Central Asia at COP31 Now playing Next Who is Alice Huang, the alleged Chinese spy linked to Nvidia's Jensen Huang? Now playing Next Ukraine: Russian drone attack sparks major fire in Kyiv residential building ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Slovenia: Red Bull human catapult sets two Guinness World Records No Comment Peru: Pope Leo XIV returns to his adopted homeland on historic visit No Comment US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse No Comment Cologne carnival season kicks off with thousands taking to the streets Tech News Jensen Huang quits Nvidia after 33 years amid alleged Chinese spy scandal Focus Cityscape Qatar showcases plans for twin towers and a cooled shopping street on Lusail’s waterfront Europe News MEPs back voting rights for new mothers – but fathers miss out Europe News EU spent €8.7bn on Russian Arctic LNG in 2026, as import ban looms World News Russian officer killed by car bomb in St Petersburg as murder investigation begins Earth News Drones deliver food to chimpanzees stranded by flooding Europe News Zelenskyy: Starlink again facing restrictions in Ukraine, hampering Russian drone interceptions Europe Today There's 'not much space for climate denial anymore', says climate expert ADVERTISEMENT World News Pope Leo XIV welcomed by millions on return to his second home Peru USA Democrat Scott Colom wins Mississippi Senate seat in historic upset Europe Today Exploitative e-commerce to be a thing of the past, EU justice chief vows USA Video shows soldier reprimanding Hegseth and advisers at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Europe News Spain grinds to a halt in first general strike in 14 years Business Nvidia board weighs Jensen Huang’s future as reports emerge of second affair Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine talks yield prisoner swap as European leaders meet in Dublin USA Moment historic SS United States sinks off Florida’s coast ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT