Dreams, desks and selfies: Newly elected members of Congress learn their way around
Marcus Hayes
Marcus Hayes
Reporter · Killeen, TX
Marcus has been a reporter for 4 years and has a degree in Community Development from the University of Texas at Arlington. His work has appeared in various local publications including the Killeen Daily Herald, where he focused on grassroots initiatives and community events.
More from Marcus →Reporter · Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 7:41 PM · 1 min read
More than 100 newly elected members of Congress are arriving in Washington this week for the start of freshmen orientation. There's a crush of new Democrats and the slim new class of freshmen Republicans. Many are bringing a new sense…