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Takeaways: Hegseth doubles down on drug boat strikes during Cabinet meeting - Roll Call

Defense Secretary Hegseth vowed to put drug traffickers “at the bottom of the ocean” during a White House Cabinet meeting.

Roll Call · Dec 2, 2025

Senate panel sets up hearing on impeachments of 'rogue judges' - Roll Call

A Senate hearing Wednesday will focus on a GOP push to impeach judges who have ruled against President Donald Trump’s agenda.

Roll Call · Dec 2, 2025

Bipartisan outcry grows over alleged double-tap boat strike - Roll Call

Republicans, Democrats alike criticize Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's reported order to 'kill everybody' on alleged drug smuggling boat.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025

This Capitol looks good enough to eat (but you shouldn’t) - Roll Call

The annual gingerbread replica of the Capiol is back, complete with pounds and pounds of sugar. Everything is edible — but just look, don’t bite.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025

Trump urges court to hear Eisenhower building issues in February - Roll Call

Trump said Nov. 12 that he is considering painting the building white to highlight the architectural details.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025

North Carolina Rep. Don Davis will run for reelection from his redrawn district - Roll Call

North Carolina Democrat Don Davis announced Monday that he would run for a third term from his redrawn 1st District.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025

US toughens immigration policies after National Guard shooting - Roll Call

The Trump administration moved to restrict immigration after an Afghan national shot two members of the National Guard in D.C.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025

Appeals court rules Alina Habba ineligible for US attorney role - Roll Call

A federal appellate court on Monday ruled against Alina Habba's appointment as the head of the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025

Democrats winning on health care post-shutdown, some analysts say - Roll Call

Democrats emerged from the shutdown empty-handed, but the party is well-positioned for messaging ahead of next year’s midterms.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025

This week: Defense policy bill on the move as Capitol Christmas tree arrives - Roll Call

Congress returns from Thanksgiving with a Christmas tree lighting scheduled for Tuesday and lengthy to-do list before the next holiday break.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2025