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DNC launches ad campaign on health insurance costs as shutdown fight drags on - Roll Call

The Democratic National Committee is getting into the ad fight over the government shutdown with a focus on health insurance costs.

Roll Call · Oct 10, 2025

Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal - Roll Call

Senate passage of the annual defense policy bill paves the way for the chamber to formally negotiate with the House on a compromise version.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

Former Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick dead at 80 - Roll Call

The Detroit lawmaker led the Congressional Black Caucus and supported the 2008 financial sector and automaker rescue packages.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

Federal courts plan to have less to spend on security this fiscal year - Roll Call

The federal court system plans to spend $35 million less from its court security account in fiscal 2026 than it did the previous year.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

Senate panel backs former Rep. D’Esposito for Labor IG; NLRB nominees - Roll Call

A Senate panel on Thursday recommended former New York Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito to become Labor Department inspector general.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

Countries try to lure foreign talent after Trump's H-1B visa fee hike - Roll Call

Foreign countries are seeking to capitalize on President Donald Trump's new fee hike on applications for H-1B visas.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

Life after Congress: Wenstrup’s return to Ohio brings journey full circle - Roll Call

More than many lawmakers, former Rep. Brad Wenstrup was well positioned to make an easy transition from Congress back to “civilian” life.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

With Republicans out of town, House Dems are both everywhere and nowhere

With no action on the floor or in committees, they’re passing the time in the shutdown with pressers, meetings and even a few skirmishes.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

Democrats seize on conservative support as hope to end shutdown - Roll Call

GOP’s clean continuing resolution goes down for a sixth time in the Senate, with no change in votes from previously.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary - Roll Call

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson launched a primary challenge against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025