GOP Rep. David Schweikert enters race for Arizona governor - Roll Call Republican Rep. David Schweikert is running for governor for Arizona, opening up a battleground House district in the Phoenix suburbs. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
Unions file lawsuit seeking to halt Trump shutdown layoff plans - Roll Call Unions filed a lawsuit Tuesday seeking to stop Trump administration plans to fire federal employees in a partial government shutdown. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
Capitol Lens | On reflection - Roll Call Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer is reflected on the marble top of a desk in the Senate Reception Room in the Capitol on Tuesday. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
For former federal workers, shutdown threat adds insult to injury They come to the Capitol every Tuesday. Now the stakes are even higher. “The longer this has gone on since January, the more we see the consequences,” one said. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
HUD uses website to blame ‘radical left’ for looming government shutdown - Roll Call The Housing and Urban Development's website blames the 'radical left' for a partial government shutdown if funding runs out Wednesday. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
He once worked for Gerry Connolly. Now he hopes to carry on his legacy - Roll Call “I represent a lot of them, but every congressional district has federal workers who could go without their paycheck,” Rep. James Walkinshaw said. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
Layoffs to hit beleaguered CDC if there's a shutdown - Roll Call Unlike other health agencies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will see significant layoffs if government funding lapses. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
Republicans seek to stand out in Tennessee special election Eleven Republicans and four Democrats are running in the special election for Tennessee's 7th District to succeed former Rep. Mark Green. Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025
No deal in sight as shutdown nears - Roll Call Congressional leaders left a meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday without any agreement to head off a partial government shutdown. Roll Call · Sep 29, 2025
White House rolls out Gaza peace plan with Israel's support - Roll Call It’s far from clear whether Hamas will agree to the terms of the agreement, which calls for it to give up power and return Israeli hostages. Roll Call · Sep 29, 2025
EPA, Energy, Interior announce plans to support coal mining - Roll Call The Trump administration's Monday announcement is the latest move in a government-wide effort to reverse the fuel’s decline. Roll Call · Sep 29, 2025
In the Democratic cloakroom, this was the Bob Fischer way - Roll Call As manager of the House Democratic Cloakroom, Bob Fischer offered both refuge and resources to members of Congress. Roll Call · Sep 29, 2025
What do Congress and ‘Survivor’ have in common? Ask Alex Moore “The chaos that goes on here … applies perfectly to the game,” says the congressional staffer competing on season 49. Roll Call · Sep 29, 2025
Lawmakers eye surface transportation bill for permitting changes - Roll Call Transportation groups want changes that would make it easier to permit projects in existing rights-of-way. Roll Call · Sep 29, 2025
Roll Call · Sep 29, 2025 This week: Senate returns with clock ticking toward shutdown - Roll Call Senators return to the Capitol on Monday evening with just one full day for work ahead of a partial government shutdown.
Roll Call · Sep 28, 2025 Missouri governor signs new congressional map into law - Roll Call Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new congressional map Sunday that splits up one of the state’s two House districts held by Democrats.
Roll Call · Sep 27, 2025 Trump to meet with Hill leaders ahead of shutdown deadline - Roll Call The top four congressional leaders will head to the White House on Monday for a meeting with Trump in a last-ditch effort to prevent a partial government shutdown.
Roll Call · Sep 26, 2025 Supreme Court allows US to cancel $4 billion in foreign aid funds - Roll Call The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Trump administration to effectively cancel about $4 billion in appropriated foreign aid funds.
Roll Call · Sep 26, 2025 Shutdown could bolster White House’s legal case for ‘RIFs’ - Roll Call A federal funding lapse appears to be one of the stipulated reasons why “reductions in force” may be allowed — but it's complicated.
Roll Call · Sep 26, 2025 Shutdown pain may not be evenly spread as OMB readies hatchet - Roll Call The White House has issued spending guidance that indicates it will likely target Democratic priorities first if the government shuts down.
Roll Call · Sep 25, 2025 James Comey indicted over testimony at 2020 Senate hearing - Roll Call A grand jury indicted former FBI Director James B. Comey on charges he lied to Congress and obstructed a congressional proceeding.
Roll Call · Sep 25, 2025 Amid court review, Trump says tariff revenue can aid farmers - Roll Call President Trump says he'll use tariff revenue to aid farmers, but the Supreme Court is reviewing his authority to set the levies.
Roll Call · Sep 25, 2025 White House ramps up pressure on Democrats’ shutdown strategy - Roll Call Sources on both sides of the aisle and nonpartisan analysts agree that top congressional Democrats have a weak hand to play.
Roll Call · Sep 25, 2025 At the Races: Slowdown and shutdown - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including on the economy and campaign announcements.
Roll Call · Sep 25, 2025 Health insurance marketplace rate hikes top 20 percent in most states, Cantwell says - Roll Call In 29 states, rates for the top marketplace insurer are expected to increase at least 20 percent next year, according to the data.