Senate Democrats blast Trump’s lack of urgency on a shutdown deal - Roll Call Senate Democrats are bemoaning President Trump's willingness to let the government shutdown continue, rather than seeking a deal. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2025
OMB head says layoffs will be 'north of 10K' as judge blocks cuts - Roll Call Lawsuit claims that firing federal employees during a shutdown is an unlawful abuse of power aimed at punishing workers, pressuring Congress. Roll Call · Oct 15, 2025
What are they waiting in line for? Babydog’s birthday - Roll Call Hundreds of Hill staffers turn out to greet West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice’s pet bulldog at her 6th birthday party. Roll Call · Oct 15, 2025
Supreme Court airs doubts about role of race in redistricting - Roll Call The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to rule against requiring Louisiana to have a second Black-majority district. Roll Call · Oct 15, 2025
Is democracy melting? With an ice sculpture, these artists think so - Roll Call As the government shutdown enters its third week with no clear end in sight, a 3,000-pound ice sculpture was unveiled on the National Mall, spelling out the word “democracy.” Roll Call · Oct 15, 2025
Moulton launches Senate primary challenge to Markey in Massachusetts - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts announced Wednesday that he is launching a primary challenge against Sen. Edward J. Markey. Roll Call · Oct 15, 2025
Latino Victory Fund backs 4 new House Democratic candidates - Roll Call The Latino Victory Fund is endorsing four Democrats who are seeking to flip battleground House districts in 2026. Roll Call · Oct 15, 2025
EPA, DOE employees face layoffs; aviation staffing worsens - Roll Call The administration said it plans to lay off 20 to 30 employees at the EPA and 187 at the Energy Department, according to a court filing. Roll Call · Oct 15, 2025
CDC workers ask Congress, where is 'radical transparency' now? - Roll Call Laid off employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are asking for details on the extent and rationale for agency firings. Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025
Shutdown stalemate - Roll Call The CQ Budget podcast discusses how long the government shutdown could last and which party may have the upper hand. Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025
For political progeny, family business can be a balancing act - Roll Call Once she is sworn into Congress, Adelita Grijalva will be one of a growing list of lawmakers who followed their parents to Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025
Judge rejects immigration enforcement condition for FEMA grants - Roll Call A federal judge rebuked the Trump administration Tuesday for putting immigration enforcement conditions on federal grants. Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025
Supreme Court to hear arguments on use of race in redistricting - Roll Call The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday in a redistricting case that could put at risk majority-minority districts. Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025
DHS taps 'big beautiful bill' funding for Coast Guard paychecks - Roll Call Announcement comes as 2 million civilian federal workers at other agencies, including many still reporting to work, go without paychecks. Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025
Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025 North Carolina is latest GOP-led state to take up mid-decade redistricting - Roll Call Republican state lawmakers in North Carolina plan to consider a new congressional map next week, responding to pressure from President Trump.
Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025 Lawmakers show little urgency to end shutdown as it enters its third week - Roll Call Lawmakers show little urgency to end shutdown as it enters its third week - Congress
Roll Call · Oct 14, 2025 Maine Gov. Janet Mills enters Senate race against Susan Collins - Roll Call Democratic Gov. Janet Mills made her much-anticipated entry into the Maine Senate race, seeking to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
Roll Call · Oct 11, 2025 Trump directs Pentagon to shift funds to make payroll for troops - Roll Call President Donald Trump said Saturday his administration will make sure military personnel get paid Wednesday when their checks are due.
Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025 Over 4K federal workers hit with shutdown-related layoffs, so far - Roll Call The Trump administration plans to lay off more than 4,100 federal workers in response to the government shutdown, a court filing shows.
Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025 Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections - Roll Call The fallout from revelations of violent texts sent by the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general continues to reverberate.
Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025 Mass firings begin as White House weighs keeping troops paid - Roll Call The Trump administration made good on its threat to begin mass firings of federal civilian employees Friday.
Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025 Talk to the hand — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call As the shutdown continues this week, lawmakers with time on their hands confront each other with their talking points.
Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025 Trump ally appeals contempt of Congress case to Supreme Court - Roll Call Steve Bannon asked the Supreme Court to overturn his contempt of Congress convictions related to a House panel, his attorneys said Friday.
Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025 Lawmakers sound alarm over lapsed cybersecurity law - Roll Call The lapse of two key federal programs could discourage information sharing between companies and the government, leaving an opening for a cyberattack.
Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025 Photos of the week | October 3-9, 2025 - Roll Call As the government shutdown entered week two, the House and Senate leaders spent much of the week holding daily news conferences and events.