Trump willing to meet with Democrats before shutdown deadline - Roll Call Trump has not yet met with Democratic congressional leaders since he returned to the White House on Jan. 20. Roll Call · Aug 13, 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
Senators begin recess after giving up on nominations deal - Roll Call The Senate confirmed some nominees Saturday, but left many others hanging before starting their August recess. Roll Call · Aug 2, 2025
Trump uses lavish ballroom, pro wrestling legend to move past Epstein saga - Roll Call President Trump needed an assist this week moving beyond the Epstein scandal. WWE legend Triple H came in to make the save. Roll Call · Aug 1, 2025
Senate GOP pushes spending bills as Democratic anger builds - Roll Call Senate GOP appropriators to bring a package of spending bills to the floor before the August recess, Chair Susan Collins said Thursday. Roll Call · Jul 17, 2025
Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Roll Call Democrats seek Iran intel as doubts grow over strikes' effectiveness - Congress Roll Call · Jun 25, 2025
On Dobbs anniversary, Dems note GOP bill’s abortion entanglements - Roll Call Three years after Roe v. Wade was overturned, Senate Democrats urge the removal of further abortion restrictions in the reconciliation bill. Roll Call · Jun 24, 2025
‘We need more money’: Lawmakers call for security boost after Minnesota killings - Roll Call But how to effectively spend money to increase security, without disconnecting lawmakers from their constituents, remains a vexing problem. Roll Call · Jun 17, 2025
Sen. Alex Padilla forcibly removed from Noem press conference - Roll Call California Democratic senator spoke during a news conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday in Los Angeles. Roll Call · Jun 12, 2025
Democrats struggle to check Trump moves on plane, meme coin - Roll Call Democrats are trying to stop President Donald Trump from what they see as potential violations of a constitutional clause. Roll Call · May 30, 2025
Trump diverts from 'America First' as he seeks to end wars, snag foreign dollars - Roll Call President Donald Trump has pivoted recently as he seeks trillions in foreign investment dollars and tries to end two foreign wars. Roll Call · May 27, 2025
The top Democrats leading the fight against Trump’s agenda The first five months of Donald Trump’s second presidency have been brutal for the Democratic party, which has been almost completely unable to stop his aggressive agenda. In March, CNN polling showed the favourability rating for the Democrats at just 29% – a record low in CNN polls dating back… The Conversation · May 22, 2025
Senate sidesteps parliamentarian, widens reach of CRA - Roll Call The Senate voted Wednesday to approve procedural changes that allow it to take up three joint resolutions that would vacate EPA waivers. Roll Call · May 22, 2025
Schumer announces holds on Justice Department nominees - Roll Call Schumer said hold lasts until he gets answers about reports that Qatar is offering to gift Trump a plane to use as Air Force One. Roll Call · May 14, 2025
Roll Call · May 12, 2025 This week: Top three House reconciliation markups take center stage - Roll Call Three key House committees plan to meet this week to mark up Republicans' budget reconciliation plans.
Roll Call · May 8, 2025 FBI director now says he supports Trump budget proposal - Roll Call Kash Patel gave his “full support” to a budget plan that he said Wednesday he was working to avoid because he would have to cut 1,300 jobs.
Roll Call · May 7, 2025 Pardons for friends, retribution for foes - Roll Call President Donald Trump has used the power of his office in ways critics and experts say inject politics into the criminal justice system.
Roll Call · Apr 23, 2025 Durbin's run at Judiciary Committee focused on immigration, judges - Roll Call The retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin became a leading voice on immigration and criminal justice during his time on the Judiciary Committee.
Roll Call · Apr 7, 2025 'Current policy' debate dogs budget reconciliation efforts - Roll Call The Senate's budget blueprint has triggered a fight over wiping away the cost of tax-cut extensions in a bid to make them permanent.
Roll Call · Apr 2, 2025 Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow enters race to succeed Peters in Senate - Roll Call Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow launched her campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Gary Peters on Wednesday.
Roll Call · Mar 20, 2025 At the Races: House by the numbers - Roll Call Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. The deaths of two House Democrats early in the 119th Congress, combined with the Senate holding out on confirming…
Roll Call · Mar 14, 2025 House Democrats emerge from retreat hopeful about 2026 election House Democrats anticipate that a backlash to President Donald Trump will help them win control of the chamber next year.
Roll Call · Mar 13, 2025 Senate Democrats relent on six-month stopgap funding bill - Roll Call Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said he'll vote to let the GOP-drafted stopgap funding measure pass, likely averting a shutdown.
Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025 Senate Democrats play hardball, won't advance House stopgap - Roll Call Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., said Democrats will push for a one-month funding extension instead of the GOP budget bill.
Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025 House passes wrapup spending package ahead of Friday deadline - Roll Call House Republicans muscled a stopgap funding measure to passage over Democratic opposition Tuesday, sending the bill to the Senate.