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Photos of the week | October 17-23, 2025 - Roll Call

This week saw dueling news conferences, the nationwide No Kings protest, and the demolition of the East Wing of the White House.

Roll Call · Oct 24, 2025

Senators propose ‘Russia Week,’ but Trump's stance unclear - Roll Call

Leading Senate Republicans want to vote on bills to pressure Russia in Ukraine peace talks, but it’s not clear if Trump will go along.

Roll Call · Oct 23, 2025

Federal employees detail worries over shutdown layoffs - Roll Call

Stories of the financial hardships of federal employees were detailed in court filings this week in a lawsuit challenging Trump's layoffs.

Roll Call · Oct 23, 2025

Football and dog parades? Not during a shutdown - Roll Call

At least two autumn traditions for Congress have been postponed or canceled as the government shutdown continues.

Roll Call · Oct 23, 2025

Trump’s approach to lowering drug costs is raising questions - Roll Call

Several drug pricing experts say without key details, it’s hard to call the individual pharma deals a win for the Trump administration.

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025

In a shutdown, members of Congress are doubling as tour guides  - Roll Call

How much do they know about their place of work? “As a former history teacher, I love doing them, actually,” one member says.

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025

North Carolina gets new House map that could help GOP gain additional seat - Roll Call

North Carolina Republicans have redrawn the state's congressional map, placing the seat of Democratic Rep. Don Davis in jeopardy.

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025

Senate bills pressuring Russia advance into uncertain future - Roll Call

Congressional actions on Ukraine demonstrate support remains strong among majorities of both parties on Capitol Hill.

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025

US says shutdown ended lawmaker ICE facility visit requirement - Roll Call

The Trump administration has claimed the partial government shutdown also ended a requirement for lawmaker access to ICE facilities.

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025

Perry's comments roil Democratic veterans - Roll Call

Democrats said the Republican lawmaker should apologize for suggesting that they hate the military and serve for political reasons. 

Roll Call · Oct 22, 2025