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Congress inches toward reclaiming war powers with AUMF repeals - Roll Call

After several fits and starts, lawmakers have finally repealed the 2002 Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War authorizations.

Roll Call · Dec 24, 2025

Can Congress find a path on government 'jawboning' limits? - Roll Call

Both parties say they want to rein in federal pressure on social platforms, but writing a new law could prove difficult to achieve.

Roll Call · Dec 24, 2025

States eager for final decisions on $50B health care fund - Roll Call

States are expecting clarity within days for a key feature of Republicans’ signature budget law — a $50 billion rural health care fund.

Roll Call · Dec 24, 2025

Defense policy law takes aim at the politics of security details - Roll Call

The new defense policy law restricts the Pentagon’s ability to quickly revoke protections for former officials who face security threats.

Roll Call · Dec 23, 2025

Trump announces new class of 'battleships' named after himself - Roll Call

President Donald Trump is naming a new class of ships after himself as part of his so-called Golden Fleet vision for revamping the Navy.

Roll Call · Dec 22, 2025

Trump critic George Conway files for Nadler’s New York seat as a Democrat - Roll Call

George Conway, the conservative lawyer turned Trump critic, filed paperwork Monday to run as a Democrat for New York's 12th District.

Roll Call · Dec 22, 2025

Domestic, global crises follow Trump to South Florida links amid late-year slump - Roll Call

President Trump has started a 16-day Florida holiday break amid questions about the economy as Democrats criticize his economic management.

Roll Call · Dec 22, 2025

Advocacy and recognition lead to action in sports — and beyond

Para-equestrian Jack Goldberg joins Equal Time with Mary C. Curtis to talk about his journey in both activism and sports.

Roll Call · Dec 22, 2025

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis will not run for reelection in 2026 - Roll Call

Wyoming Sen.  Cynthia Lummis is retiring from the Senate after a single term, leaving behind an open seat in a reliably red state.

Roll Call · Dec 19, 2025

Stefanik ends campaign for New York governor, will retire in 2026

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik is ending her campaign for New York governor and will retire from the House at the end of her current term. 

Roll Call · Dec 19, 2025