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Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash

Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.

Roll Call · Feb 3

Trump borrowing from past presidents he has long lambasted

President Trump has long slammed Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. But his second term has, at times, mimicked all three.

Roll Call · Feb 3

Senate panel delays action on satellite licensing bill

Proposal would speed federal approval of new satellites as SpaceX seeks to build a large constellation of AI data satellites.

Roll Call · Feb 3

Maryland Democrats advance new map that would eliminate sole GOP-held seat

The Maryland House approved a new congressional map that would favor Democrats, but the prospects in the state Senate remain unclear.

Roll Call · Feb 2

As Menefee joins the House, Johnson’s margin shrinks

After Monday’s swearing-in, the House has a new Democratic member: Rep. Christian Menefee of Texas.

Roll Call · Feb 2

House money race dotted by challengers who outraised incumbents

A handful of vulnerable House lawmakers in both parties were outraised by potential opponents in the final months of 2025, new filings show.

Roll Call · Feb 2

Clintons agree to depositions ahead of contempt of Congress vote

Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to appear for depositions as part of a House panel's investigation of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Roll Call · Feb 2

Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code

“They are spending more time trying to overturn D.C. laws than they’re doing with a number of pressing issues,” one organizer said of Congress.

Roll Call · Feb 2

Struggle for votes to end shutdown

This episode of CQ Budget examines the state of play of a $1.2 trillion spending package needed to end a partial government shutdown.

Roll Call · Feb 2

Lawmakers pursue full compliance with Epstein transparency law

The push to force the full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files appears nowhere near settled after the Justice Department’s latest document drop.

Roll Call · Feb 2