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Idaho Democrat is latest Senate nominee to drop out in boost to independent rival

The Democratic Senate nominee in Idaho has dropped out of the race, clearing a path for an independent candidate to take on the Republican incumbent and following a playbook used by Democrats in other ruby-red states. “After much consideration and many conversations with my family and my supporters, I have…

Roll Call · Jul 29

‘People just don’t see it’: Trump’s midterms messaging sounds a lot like Biden

ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump could be falling into some of the same messaging potholes as his predecessor, regularly telling voters to trust him on war and the economy ahead of November’s elections as he places big bets and pushes unproven predictions. As he repeatedly shrugs off voters’ concerns about…

Roll Call · Jul 29

Senate panel postpones Blanche attorney general vote

The Senate Judiciary Committee will punt its vote on Todd Blanche’s bid to permanently head the Justice Department, after GOP holdouts on the panel said they weren’t satisfied. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, wants to nail down changes to a controversial settlement that created a $1.8 billion “weaponization” compensation fund before…

Roll Call · Jul 29

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2 Democrats advance to runoff in Georgia special election

The special election to succeed the late Georgia Rep. David Scott is heading to an all-Democratic runoff after no candidate took more than 50 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s all-party primary. With more than 95 percent of the vote in, Marcye Scott, the late congressman’s daughter, had 46 percent…

Roll Call · Jul 28

Jay Clayton confirmed as director of national intelligence

The Senate on Tuesday evening confirmed Walter “Jay” Clayton to be President Donald Trump’s new director of national intelligence. It was a party-line vote of 51-47, with no Democrats joining Republicans. Clayton will replace Bill Pulte, whose temporary appointment last month riled many Democrats after the resignation of former DNI…

Roll Call · Jul 28

Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year. With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

Roll Call · Jul 28

‘No one like Lindsey’: Washington, world leaders mourn Sen. Graham

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham was remembered Tuesday by President Donald Trump and others as a Senate technician and foreign policy powerhouse, as lawmakers joined world leaders and his loved ones during a Washington National Cathedral funeral service. As the South Carolina Republican’s casket made its way into the massive…

Roll Call · Jul 28

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As Roy Cooper leads in polls, Democrats aren’t measuring the drapes yet

North Carolina Democrat Roy Cooper has broad name recognition as a former governor. His Senate campaign is flush with cash. And he enjoys a robust lead over Republican rival Michael Whatley in almost every public poll. “This is the first time [Democrats] have had the wind at their backs in…

Roll Call · Jul 28

Matt Dunlap says he’d welcome DCCC support in battleground Maine district

BANGOR, Maine — As his state was rocked by a shake-up in the Senate race, Democrat Matt Dunlap says he’s focused on affordability concerns in his quest to keep his party’s hold on a red-leaning House district. Dunlap, the state auditor who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden,…

Roll Call · Jul 28

4 gubernatorial races that could affect the House majority

ANALYSIS — Four years ago, Republicans complained that Pennsylvania gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano torpedoed their downballot efforts in key House races across the commonwealth. This time around, GOP nominee Stacy Garrity isn’t polling any better, again complicating House Republican campaigns in the Keystone State. And Pennsylvania is just one of…

Roll Call · Jul 28

Sen. Lindsey Graham leaves the Capitol a final time

The late Sen. Lindsey Graham returned to the Capitol a final time Tuesday morning for a congressional tribute surrounded by his family, colleagues, staff and members of the Trump administration. The South Carolina Republican’s casket sat at the center of the Capitol Rotunda, underneath the Apotheosis of Washington fresco 180…

Roll Call · Jul 28

No quick fix for sexual misconduct in the House

When Colorado Republican Rep. Jeff Crank introduced legislation last week aiming to crack down on members of Congress dating staff, not everyone was happy. “If you talked to the women who are working on this, maybe you’d get it right,” the Democratic Women’s Caucus posted in response, accusing him of…

Roll Call · Jul 28

How Trump’s political director came to Congress

Brian Jack wanted to snag Newt Gingrich’s old House office during the 119th Congress’ freshman room lottery. But as the 28th pick, he lost his first choice and pivoted to another historic room: President Lyndon B. Johnson’s office in Longworth, which the Democrat occupied from 1939 to 1942. A Republican…

Roll Call · Jul 28

At the Races: Like father, like daughter?

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Nick Eskow, Daniela Altimari…

Roll Call · Jul 28

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Roll Call · Jul 27

Bipartisan headwinds buffet $1B ‘anomaly’ for Trump battleship

As Congress acts on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government operating beyond Oct. 1 at current levels, unless specified otherwise, it must decide whether to grant exceptions — potentially including $1 billion to start procuring parts for the first of a new line of proposed Trump-class battleships. But…

Roll Call · Jul 27

Trump to Senate: Cancel August recess

As the Senate speeds toward its upcoming August recess, President Donald Trump is turning up the pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep his chamber in session and in Washington instead. So far, that’s unlikely. “You could stay here till Christmas” and the situation wouldn’t change, Thune said.…

Roll Call · Jul 27

After insults at WHCD, Trump touts economic record in Michigan

President Donald Trump headed to Michigan on Monday to again try selling the U.S. economy to voters ahead of November’s midterms, hitting the state’s competitive 7th District with control of the House on the line. After making a campaign stop last week in Georgia, he was back in a state…

Roll Call · Jul 27

Funding patch expands

The Senate wants to pass an expanded version of a House-passed stopgap funding bill before it leaves town for the August recess. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak join host David Lerman to discuss the prospects for a funding extension and why work on reconciliation 3.0 is…

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Roll Call · Jul 27

Out of sight, out of mind? Not this August

Few things are certain in Congress anymore. One thing lawmakers can still count on? August recess. But the five-week-long break for the House isn’t all fun and games — especially ahead of the tight midterm elections battle for the majority. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., is packing his bags for a…

Roll Call · Jul 27

Trump-Thune tensions boil, but GOP leader seen as safe — for now

John Thune has yet to be branded with a derisive nickname from Donald Trump, but the president and his team have turned up the heat on the Senate majority leader. Yet, GOP sources are banking that the South Dakotan has the support of his caucus. The latest Republican-on-Republican drama has…

Roll Call · Jul 25

Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner as Senate nominee

BANGOR, Maine – With just over 100 days to go until the midterm elections, former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson officially clinched the Democratic nomination for Senate at a party convention here Saturday, setting up a marquee fall matchup against longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Jackson will replace Graham Platner,…

Roll Call · Jul 24

The dubious rags to riches promise of Trump accounts

By Justine Wang ANALYSIS — President Donald Trump has repeatedly said that so-called Trump accounts, new federal investment and savings accounts for children, “could grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars” by the time children turn 18. That’s only true if parents or other donors contribute thousands of dollars per…

Roll Call · Jul 24

Wrapup: House hustles home while Senate stays the course

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., defied expectations and kept his fractured conference together to pass several priority items before House members jetted home on Thursday to kick off a five-week recess. But how much of that legislation their colleagues in the Senate will take up is a different question, as divisions…

Roll Call · Jul 24

Photos of the week | July 17-23, 2026

The House sprinted to the exits on Thursday for their summer recess while the Senate is scheduled to stick around for two more weeks. Here are some of the images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this past week.

Roll Call · Jul 24

DCCC targets Republican-held seats with digital ad to mark 100 days till midterms

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is marking 100 days until the midterm elections with a new digital ad shared first with CQ Roll Call. The ad will run on Meta platforms Facebook and Instagram beginning Sunday in 25 Republican-held House districts that Democrats are targeting this fall. The spot focuses…

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