Photos of the week | February 6-12, 2026 A hearing on the Epstein files, ICE oversight, the attorney general's testimony and Buddhist monks highlighted the week in Congress. Roll Call · Feb 13
Spotlight on the National Press Club, and its new president Jason Dick and Mark Schoeff Jr. talk about Mark’s new position as president of the National Press Club and the club’s mission, press freedoms, how politicians and journalists interact and they even explain how legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady fits into all this. Show Notes: Roll Call · Feb 13
After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver - Health Care Concerns about health costs are a top issue for voters. Roll Call · Feb 13
NTSB chair says Senate bill could have prevented DC air crash Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy urged action on recommendations prompted by the January 2025 crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Roll Call · Feb 12
Satellite licensing bill advances after Cruz, Cantwell deal Senators reached agreement on a bill that would speed satellite licensing by the FCC, with additional checks to address Democratic concerns. Roll Call · Feb 12
With no agreement on DHS funding, Congress leaves town Leaders of both chambers told members they would be given 48 hours notice to return to the Capitol if a deal is reached. Roll Call · Feb 12
Among the Capitol press corps, look for Frederick Douglass For the first time, a press gallery on Capitol Hill is named after a journalist: the abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Roll Call · Feb 12
At the Races: Let the market decide Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches. Roll Call · Feb 12
Senate votes to overturn DC tax decoupling, as locals push back City officials questioned Republicans’ timing and warned the move could disrupt tax season and blow a hole in D.C.’s budget. Roll Call · Feb 12
EPA repeals endangerment finding, tailpipe emissions standards The EPA formally repealed the 2009 endangerment finding that greenhouse gases are a pollutant that threaten public health. Roll Call · Feb 12
Time for 'Plan B' as DHS talks drag ahead of funding deadline Lawmakers made no apparent progress toward a deal Wednesday on an extension of Department of Homeland Security funding. Roll Call · Feb 11
House passes revamped citizenship and voter ID bill After weeks of pressure from rank-and-file Republicans, the House on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at creating a federal voter ID mandate. Roll Call · Feb 11
Bondi deflects criticism at hearing dominated by Epstein file release Attorney General Pamela Bondi showed little regret at a House hearing Wednesday for the DOJ's controversial handling of the Epstein files. Roll Call · Feb 11
Dems in illegal orders video defiant after DOJ's failed indictment attempt Democratic lawmakers targeted by the Justice Department over a video directed at servicemembers consider their own legal action. Roll Call · Feb 11
Roll Call · Feb 11 Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls tout their union bona fides The leading Democratic candidates in Michigan’s critical Senate race all pitched themselves as strong union allies during a forum Wednesday.
Roll Call · Feb 11 House members push for PBM changes, question Trump drug plan Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came down hard on various sectors of the U.S. prescription drug supply during a hearing on Wednesday.
Roll Call · Feb 11 Trump, Netanyahu keep Iran meeting behind closed doors — continuing trend Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the latest world leader to meet with the president behind closed doors.
Roll Call · Feb 11 House lawmakers spar over harms of potential DHS shutdown Republicans and Democrats sparred about the potential real-world harms of a partial shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security.
Roll Call · Feb 11 Capitol Lens | A ‘Walk for Peace’ Crowds gather in front of the Capitol building in Washington on Wednesday to watch as Buddhist monks continue their “Walk for Peace.”
Roll Call · Feb 10 DOJ tried to indict Democrats who taped military video message The DOJ sought but failed to secure an indictment related to a video message from Democratic lawmakers, according to news reports.
Roll Call · Feb 10 House rejects rule that would block floor votes to end tariffs House rejects a rule that would prohibit lawmakers from terminating President Donald Trump's tariffs as three Republicans vote against it.
Roll Call · Feb 10 Despite impasse on CR, Thune pushes forward on DHS spending bill The battle over immigration enforcement has become a fight over whether to temporarily extend funding for the last fiscal 2026 spending bill.
Roll Call · Feb 10 Voter ID bill up next in the House, with Senate future uncertain Republicans are weighing how far to take their election-year push on voter ID — and whether to tighten federal control over elections in the first place.
Roll Call · Feb 10 Maine Sen. Susan Collins makes reelection bid official Maine Sen. Susan Collins, New England’s sole Republican in Congress, formally launched her bid for reelection Tuesday.
Roll Call · Feb 10 Lawmakers stress need for immigration site visits without delays Democratic lawmakers in a lawsuit have emphasized the importance of being able to conduct immediate oversight visits to detention centers.