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House, Senate panels differ on future of hate crime grants - Roll Call

The Trump administration proposed cutting all grants authorized under two federal anti-hate crime programs.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2025

Battle over transgender troops reignites on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

Multiple defense bills would cement the Trump administration’s restrictions on health care for transgender military community members.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025

Senate Judiciary advances nominees, duels over Epstein - Roll Call

The committee advanced the selection of a former Fox News host for a federal prosecutor post along with six other U.S. attorney nominees.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025

Should college athletes be employees? House panels say no - Roll Call

A national framework for NIL issues in college sports is moving forward in Congress, clearing two committees this week.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

Supreme Court permits firings at consumer product safety agency - Roll Call

Supreme Court ruling impacts three members of the five-member consumer product agency who were appointed by former President Joe Biden.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga will not run for Senate in 2026 - Roll Call

Huizenga said he wouldn't run for Michigan's open Senate seat, seemingly clearing the field for former Rep. Mike Rogers to be the GOP pick.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

Senate nears crucial vote on Trump judicial nominee - Roll Call

Nominee is considered a controversial figure in the Trump administration’s aggressive shake-up of the Justice Department.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

Lawler will seek reelection to New York swing seat, passing on run for governor - Roll Call

New York Rep. Mike Lawler will run for reelection next year rather than try to become the state’s first Republican governor in two decades.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

At House hearing, scrutiny of FEMA handling of Texas floods - Roll Call

House Republicans and Democrats sharply scrutinized the federal response to the Texas flooding disaster that killed at least 135 people.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

Utility costs emerge as campaign issue as Democrats pan sweeping budget law - Roll Call

Some Democratic candidates say provisions in the sweeping GOP tax and spending law may result in higher energy prices for Americans. 

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025