Statehood advocates look to Congress after Trump’s DC police takeover - Roll Call “This will show Congress that running D.C. is not something they want to take on,” says D.C. shadow senator Ankit Jain. Roll Call · Aug 11, 2025
Judge blocks Trump conditions on Violence Against Women funding - Roll Call Challenge comes after the Justice Department earlier this year expanded its list of activities that could not be funded by grant money. Roll Call · Aug 11, 2025
Trump takes over MPD, claiming crime in District of Columbia is ‘out of control’ - Roll Call President Trump said he would take over Washington, D.C.’s police force and deploy National Guard troops to fight crime and car thefts. Roll Call · Aug 11, 2025
Long removed as IRS commissioner two months after confirmation - Roll Call Former GOP Rep. Billy Long has been removed as IRS commissioner by President Trump, a White House official said Friday. Roll Call · Aug 8, 2025
How Democrats hope to flip the script on energy as a campaign issue - Roll Call This episode of Political Theater delves into how energy affordability could become a sleeper issue in next year's midterm elections. Roll Call · Aug 7, 2025
At the Races: Have we heard this song before? - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including campaign announcements and redistricting. Roll Call · Aug 7, 2025
Cassidy says canceled vaccine research needed to fight pandemics - Roll Call The chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee denounced a decision by the federal government to phase out mRNA vaccine development, warning that could hurt pandemic preparedness. Roll Call · Aug 7, 2025
‘A gift’: How Trump builds power for himself with ‘no details’ trade deals - Roll Call President Trump offers “no details” on trade deals his administration is negotiating. That's by design — to give himself even more powers. Roll Call · Aug 6, 2025
HHS phases out mRNA vaccine trials for COVID-19, bird flu - Roll Call HHS says the elimination of 22 mRNA vaccine development projects for COVID-19 and bird flu signals a shift in vaccine priorities. Roll Call · Aug 6, 2025
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn is running for governor - Roll Call Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn launched her long-awaited campaign for governor Wednesday, hoping to succeed term-limited Gov. Bill Lee. Roll Call · Aug 6, 2025
Navigating the unknown - Roll Call Some studies indicate that tobacco snus can increase the risk of stomach, pancreatic, and rectal and esophagus cancers. Roll Call · Aug 6, 2025
Sweden’s push for smokeless products leads some to wonder about risks - Roll Call Gaps in data and long-term research about the safety of smokeless products raise questions about whether the means will truly lead to the end. Roll Call · Aug 6, 2025
In Kentucky, Trump and McConnell cast shadow over Senate race - Roll Call Looming over the Republican primary for Kentucky’s open Senate seat are two defining party figures — Donald Trump and Mitch McConnell. Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025
Budget maneuvers expected to reduce NIH funding opportunities - Roll Call NIH will be able to fund fewer research grants in fiscal 2026, even if Congress provides more funding, due to administration budget maneuvers. Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025
Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025 Capitol Lens | Sunflower power - Roll Call Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins greets vendors at the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall on Monday.
Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025 House panel seeks Epstein documents from Justice Department - Roll Call Subpoenas ensure the Epstein controversy will remain a point of attention on Capitol Hill as the saga has spilled into American pop culture.
Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025 Trump signals higher tariffs, defends firing of BLS chief in combative CNBC interview - Roll Call A defiant President Trump defended his firing of a top government jobs monitor and said he would like to run again in 2028.
Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025 August is here. What will you read? - Roll Call From political science to political thrillers, here are some picks to transport you far from the Capitol — but not too far.
Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025 Des Moines school board chair Norris enters Iowa Senate race - Roll Call Des Moines school board chair Jackie Norris on Tuesday launched her bid for Senate in Iowa, seeking to challenge Republican Sen. Joni Ernst.
Roll Call · Aug 5, 2025 Harm reduction techniques being phased out under Trump - Roll Call The Trump administration is phasing out harm reduction practices use to combat overdoses.
Roll Call · Aug 4, 2025 Rough-and-tumble September - Roll Call The effort to avert a partial government shutdown next month could be uglier than usual after Congress left town for its August recess with partisan tensions at a fever pitch. As the Trump administration seeks to claw back funding, fights over Senate confirmations and the files on convicted sex offender…
Roll Call · Aug 4, 2025 Louisiana redistricting case could change the rules nationwide - Roll Call The Supreme Court heard a narrower version of the case over Louisiana's congressional districts before opting not to decide the issue in June.
Roll Call · Aug 4, 2025 After Trump sacks BLS boss, Democrats fear these seven words the most - Roll Call President Trump's declaration that "we need people that we can trust" after his firing of the BLS commissioner has left Democrats shaken.
Roll Call · Aug 4, 2025 Rep. Nancy Mace is latest Republican to announce bid for South Carolina governor - Roll Call Rep. Nancy Mace launched her campaign for South Carolina governor Monday, joining a crowded Republican primary.
Roll Call · Aug 4, 2025 Former football coach Derek Dooley steps onto Georgia Senate field - Roll Call Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley on Monday launched a campaign for Senate in Georgia.