Rep. Don Young (R-AK) arrives to hold a news conference with Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) outside of the Capitol to discuss the introduction of two bipartisan marijuana bills on March 7, 2019.

Late Rep. Don Young of Alaska, the longest-serving Republican in the history of the House of Representatives, was honored on the Hill Tuesday as his body lay in state.

Don Young was a giant, with a heart as big as the Capitol & a spirit as strong as the Alaskan wild. His absence will leave Congress less colorful & less punctual.

“I knew Don Young for a long time. He always stayed true to who he was and the people of Alaska he represented. Tough. Loyal. A consensus builder,” said President Joe Biden. “He was larger than life, ...

Don Young's sudden passing leaves a hole in our hearts and he is simply irreplaceable in the People's House. Our deepest prayers and condolences go to his beloved family, friends, dedicated staff ...

Rep. Don Young, R-Alaska, is seen in the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday, September 30, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc ...

President Biden dropped by the Capitol Tuesday to honor the late Rep. Don Young — the longest-serving Republican in congressional history. Young (R-Alaska), 88, died March 18 after more than 49 ...

Waiting for her there was Congressman Don Young. “He had got on a plane and he had flown all night because his very bratty 11-year-old daughter said the words, ‘I want my daddy,’” she said.

Kiel points out that as recently as February, Young was publicly denying any knowledge of the rogue earmark. By normal standards this would be ridiculous, but by Don Young's standards, it's pretty ...