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Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion threat over indictment - Roll Call

The House has spent much of the week on a punishment spree, as other members trade censure threats. But expulsion is rarer.

Roll Call · Nov 20, 2025

Trump signs bill compelling release of Epstein files - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has signed legislation approved by Congress that aims to compel the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

House takes aim at cashless bail in DC - Roll Call

Republicans continued their push to reshape criminal justice and policing in the District, with support from dozens of Democrats.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

Top four appropriators set to meet on spending package - Roll Call

The top four leaders of the House and Senate spending panels plan to huddle Thursday to try to make headway on a major spending package.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

Senate GOP divided over House push to repeal payout provision - Roll Call

Senate Republicans were divided Wednesday over whether to repeal a controversial provision that could net hefty payouts for senators.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

Nebraska’s Osborn says he’s better prepared for 2026 Senate run

Nebraska independent Dan Osborn is again challenging a Republican senator in the deep-red state. He may be in for a different race this time.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

Where do ‘untraceable’ laws come from, and what does Congress do all day? - Roll Call

One political scientist shares insights from his research. "About 15 percent of sections can’t be traced to any other previously introduced bill,” he says.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

Senate releases its 2026 calendar - Roll Call

Congress’ schedule for 2026 is set after the Senate rolled out its calendar Wednesday, a day after the House unveiled its own version. 

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

Senate Banking backs Hill for FDIC chairman along party lines - Roll Call

The Senate Banking Committee backed acting Director Travis Hill for confirmation to lead the FDIC, an agency troubled by its work culture.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025

Is the House battleground going back to the future? - Roll Call

The 2020 presidential results might be a better indicator of a House district's partisan performance for the 2026 midterm elections.

Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025