Judy Woodruff:

The congressional freshman class of 2019 is one of the largest since World War II. It is the most racially diverse class in history, with a record number of firsts.

Its ranks include doctors, soldiers, teachers, and professional athletes. Starting in January, they will have a chance to weigh in on an array of issues, from immigration, to health care, to possibly investigating the president.

I'm joined now by four new members of the House of Representatives.

Democrat Elissa Slotkin is a former CIA analyst who worked in both the George W. Bush and the Obama administrations. She will represent Michigan's 8th District, made up of the Detroit suburbs and the state capital, Lansing.

Democrat Lauren Underwood is a registered nurse and first-time candidate who will represent the Chicago suburbs in Illinois' 14th District.

Both women defeated Republican incumbents on Election Day.

And our two Republicans.

Mark Green, a doctor and Army veteran who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, he will represent the Tennessee seat vacated by incoming U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn. The district includes the Nashville suburbs and the area around Fort Campbell Army Base.

And Denver Riggleman, he is an Air Force veteran who now owns a craft distillery. He will represent Central Virginia in the 5th District, which includes the city of Charlottesville.

And congratulations again to all of you, and welcome to the "NewsHour."

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