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War funding makes headway - Roll Call

The Senate appeared on a glide path toward passing a $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan after months of stalemate over efforts to better secure the U.S. southern border. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman and Peter Cohn assess the prospects for the long-stalled aid package and the…

Roll Call · Feb 12, 2024

Photos of the week ending February 9, 2024 - Roll Call

Tom Suozzi's campaign, the demise of the Senate border deal, and House Democrats' retreat were just some of the highlights of this week.

Roll Call · Feb 9, 2024

At the Races: Border battle fallout - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Feb 8, 2024

Appropriations breakthrough and tax bill uncertainty - Roll Call

Top appropriators reached a deal on fiscal 2024 spending allocations, while a bipartisan tax package faces backlash. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Caitlin Reilly assess the state of play on appropriations, taxes and the Senate’s war funding and border security package. Show Notes:

Roll Call · Jan 29, 2024

Photos of the week ending January 26, 2024 - Roll Call

Washington thawed out as the House was on recess while the Senate in session. CQ Roll Call photojournalists were there to capture the action.

Roll Call · Jan 26, 2024

At the Races: While TV was watching NH - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Jan 25, 2024

Prospects for tax and border deals - Roll Call

House tax writers approved a package of tax breaks for businesses and low-income families, while Senate leaders appeared increasingly optimistic about reaching a border security compromise that would clear the way for aid to Ukraine and Israel. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman, Caitlin Reilly and John M. Donnelly assess the…

Roll Call · Jan 22, 2024

Photos of the week ending January 19, 2024 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: Capitol Hill experienced its first measurable snow in two years, and the first continuing resolution of 2024. CQ Roll Call photojournalists were on the scene to capture the action.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2024

At the Races: Bayou battles - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Jan 18, 2024

Under the gun - Roll Call

Congress is scrambling to pass another stopgap funding bill this week to avoid a partial government shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Paul M. Krawzak outline the political and logistical obstacles lawmakers face while they also try to make headway on final appropriations. Show Notes:

Roll Call · Jan 16, 2024