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Schumer says he expects omnibus to include electoral count overhaul - Roll Call

Supportive lawmakers say the bill must pass this year, given the GOP’s control of the House starting in January.

Roll Call · Dec 13, 2022

2022 News Photos of the Year - Roll Call

2022 News Photos of the Year: The best of CQ Roll Call news photos from 2022.

Roll Call · Dec 13, 2022

Lawmakers said to be on verge of a bipartisan omnibus agreement - Roll Call

House and Senate negotiators appear close to agreement on a bipartisan omnibus spending deal that could be announced as soon as Tuesday.

Roll Call · Dec 12, 2022

Parties play chicken on omnibus as shutdown deadline approaches

Top Democrats are playing hardball on government funding with just over a week before federal agencies run out of budget authority.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2022

Senate Democrats set leadership team for 118th Congress - Roll Call

The slate led by Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer was elected unanimously after the caucus secured its 51st seat in the next Congress.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2022

Why Warnock’s win in Georgia will change the Senate next year

WASHINGTON — With Sen. Raphael Warnock having prevailed in Georgia’s Senate runoff election, for the first time in the history of the direct election of senators, no incumbents who sought reelection lost in either a primary or general election. And the days of the deadlocked Senate are numbered.

Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022

Why Warnock’s win in Georgia will change the Senate next year - Roll Call

Democrats had already won Senate control, but having 51 seats instead of 50 next year will make running the chamber easier.

Roll Call · Dec 7, 2022

Jan. 6 Gold Medal ceremony gets awkward

WASHINGTON — A Congressional Gold Medal ceremony Tuesday honoring Capitol Police and Metropolitan Police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, was not without awkwardness.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

Big Tech, free speech advocates join to oppose journalism bill

WASHINGTON — Top social media companies and free speech advocates, groups that usually take opposing views over tech policy, are coming together to oppose a measure that would allow journalism organizations to jointly negotiate with tech companies.

Tribune News Service · Dec 6, 2022

Jan. 6 Gold Medal ceremony gets awkward - Roll Call

Congress honored police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, at a Gold Medal ceremony in the Capitol.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2022