Congress convenes with new members from Louisiana; House GOP drops plan for ethics office changes

Louisiana’s two new congressmen and newest U.S. senator are taking the oath of office at the nation’s capital today. U.S. Sen.-elect John Kennedy, R-Mandeville, and U.S. Reps-elect Mike Johnson, R-Bossier City, and Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, were elected in November to serve as the newest members of the Louisiana delegation.