Federal judge again blocks end to birthright citizenship - Roll Call The judge gave the government seven days to seek a stay from a higher court in the case, which is likely to head to the Supreme Court. Roll Call · Jul 10, 2025
‘Israel is in charge’: Netanyahu made sure Trump’s Iran diplomacy was no picnic - Roll Call Donald Trump was shaking hands at a picnic with lawmakers after pushing for more diplomacy with Iran. Israel ignored his pleas. Roll Call · Jun 13, 2025
Trump's domestic drama could overshadow G7 amid feud with Elon Musk - Roll Call Donald Trump's daily domestic drama could overshadow a key G7 summit in Canada as he butts heads with Elon Musk. Roll Call · Jun 6, 2025
Kennedy defends budget request but is silent on big HHS changes - Roll Call Lawmakers seek answers to questions about sweeping cuts to federal public health infrastructure but Kennedy stays mum. Roll Call · May 14, 2025
Fate of Gaza will hang over Trump’s Middle East swing - Roll Call President Donald Trump will be confronted with an Arab plan for postwar Gaza as he embarks on a high-stakes Middle East swing next week. Roll Call · May 9, 2025
5 takeaways from first-quarter fundraising reports - Roll Call New federal fundraising reports show vulnerable senators and House Republicans amassing large war chests in advance of the 2026 elections. Roll Call · Apr 16, 2025
Sen. Chris Van Hollen trip seeks return of migrant deported in error - Roll Call Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has taken a lead role among Democrats opposing the mistaken deportation of a migrant who lived in Maryland. Roll Call · Apr 16, 2025
Trump has ‘do what we want’ mindset as 100th day in office nears - Roll Call President Trump said recently his administration will "do what we want" as his second term barrels toward its 100th day. Roll Call · Apr 15, 2025
Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO. Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025
Republicans rediscover objections to court orders - Roll Call Republicans in recent weeks have decried rulings from district court judges that halted some Trump administration actions. Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025
Senate confirms Kash Patel as FBI director - Roll Call Kash Patel will take the helm of the Federal Bureau of Investigation amid heated internal tensions with Trump officials. Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025
Trump's visit with Modi becomes a mini-trade summit President Trump on Thursday let Indian Prime Minister Modi know he is unhappy with the South Asian giant's trade practices. Roll Call · Feb 13, 2025
Democrats doubt Trump’s Gaza plan as president puts Arab allies on the spot - Roll Call President Donald Trump has America's Arab allies twisting but congressional Democrats have doubts about his plan to "own" Gaza. Roll Call · Feb 11, 2025
Detention center in Cuba sparks concerns about costs, migrant rights - Roll Call The detention of migrants at Guantánamo Bay is poised to spark a new chapter of legal challenges about the rights of those kept there. Roll Call · Feb 10, 2025
Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025 Democrats hold Senate floor overnight to protest Trump's OMB nominee - Roll Call Democrats held the Senate floor overnight Wednesday to protest the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.
Roll Call · Feb 4, 2025 Democratic plans to oppose Trump would need outside help - Roll Call Democratic lawmakers raised alarms Tuesday about the speedy way the Trump administration has sought to overhaul the federal government.
Roll Call · Jan 30, 2025 At the Races: Democrats take a stand - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including on Trump nominees and special elections.
Roll Call · Jan 29, 2025 Democrats in Congress largely stay on sidelines in DNC chair race Many top Democrats, including most members of Congress, have refrained from publicly weighing in on the DNC chair election.
Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025 Trump tests Democrats' vow to try working with him Donald Trump’s pedal-to-the-metal start to his term is challenging a pledge by some Democrats to work with his administration when possible.
Roll Call · Sep 9, 2024 Secret Service says Trump security failure wasn't result of budget - Roll Call The acting director of the Secret Service has told senators the near assassination in July wasn't caused by insufficient funding.
Roll Call · Aug 13, 2024 Easy wins by Omar, Hovde top primary races in four states - Roll Call Voters in Connecticut, Minnesota, Vermont and Wisconsin picked nominees for open House seats and some competitive races on Tuesday.
Roll Call · Jul 29, 2024 Homeland Security bill pulled from Senate Appropriations markup - Roll Call More time is needed to tackle Secret Service funding, border security and select partisan proposals for the fiscal 2025 bill.
Roll Call · Jul 11, 2024 Murky situation continues after Senate Democrats huddle with Biden campaign brass Senate Democrats did not call for President Biden to end his reelection bid after a Thursday meeting with his campaign aides.
Roll Call · Jul 10, 2024 With little hope of success, Democrats respond to high-court term - Roll Call Democrats want to rein in a Supreme Court that gave Trump immunity, threw out a gun control rule and expanded court control over agencies.
Roll Call · Jul 8, 2024 'Blood in the water': Can defiant Biden clear Democratic lawmakers' high bar? - Roll Call A defiant President Biden said Monday he is running, but clearing the high bar Democratic lawmakers have set will be a big challenge.