We know how to prevent black lung, so why are workers still dying? Silicosis sufferers are getting younger as Trump and the coal mining industry push back on protections The Guardian - US · Sep 12
Von Wilpert (D) and Desmond (R) face off in CA-48 after Prop 50 redraw shifted district 18 points toward Democrats Marni von Wilpert (D) and Jim Desmond (R) are running in the general election for California's 48th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Incumbent Darrell Issa (R) is retiring from public office. Ballotpedia · Jul 16
At the Races: Going for the Golden State Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Tuesday brings the busiest primary… Roll Call · Jun 2
Republican hopefuls in swing seats aren’t walking away from Trump Voters in Nebraska’s open 2nd District have twice rejected Donald Trump, but the presumptive Republican nominee for the seat is “humbled” to have the president’s backing. Trump has been “doing great things,’’ said Brinker Harding, an Omaha City Council member seeking to succeed retiring GOP Rep. Don Bacon. “We’ve got… Roll Call · Apr 22
Uncertainty shrouds key surveillance authority renewal in House House lawmakers who met with Trump administration officials Wednesday on Capitol Hill emerged with no clear consensus, with some still undecided over whether to reauthorize a powerful surveillance authority without adding more privacy guardrails. The administration, according to lawmakers, has said it wants Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance… Roll Call · Mar 18
At the Races: Fuel to the fire 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. Gas prices rose this week, throwing more fuel on the growing affordability battles ahead of the midterms. Democrats called for… Roll Call · Mar 12
After redistricting, Issa joins the ranks of the retiring California Rep. Darrell Issa, a fierce defender of President Donald Trump and one of the GOP’s top attack dogs during the Biden and Obama administrations, will retire next year. After his San Diego-area district grew several shades bluer following California’s recent redraw of its congressional map, Issa briefly pondered seeking… Roll Call · Mar 7
Scoop: Rep. Darrell Issa expected to retire from Congress The move comes just ahead of California's congressional filing deadline on Friday. Axios · Mar 6
Jack Smith on Trump accusations that Biden directed probes: ‘No’ Former special counsel Jack Smith, during testimony, rebuffed claims that Joe Biden was calling the shots for his probes of Donald Trump. Roll Call · Jan 23
Chip export bill advances in House Foreign Affairs The bill would restrict exports of certain artificial intelligence chips to China, after President Trump said he would allow those. Roll Call · Jan 21
At the Races: Another health care election? - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including health care and election updates. Roll Call · Dec 11, 2025
DCCC adds more House seats to its 2026 target list - Roll Call The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is expanding its group of targeted seats for the 2026 midterm elections. Roll Call · Dec 10, 2025
Good news for House Democrats in latest round of race rating changes - Roll Call The latest race rating changes by Inside Elections mean good news for House Democrats, with 16 contests moving their way. Roll Call · Dec 9, 2025
Vance’s motorcade hit by shrapnel during military exercise despite Newsom warning against ‘reckless’ stunt California governor has demanded that the Trump administration apologize for allowing live ordinance to be detonated over an interstate highway The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2025
Roll Call · Sep 30, 2025 He once worked for Gerry Connolly. Now he hopes to carry on his legacy - Roll Call “I represent a lot of them, but every congressional district has federal workers who could go without their paycheck,” Rep. James Walkinshaw said.
Roll Call · Sep 19, 2025 Some Republicans turn to social media pressure after Charlie Kirk killing - Roll Call Some Republican members of Congress have struck a different tone on social media content moderation of political speech.
Roll Call · Aug 28, 2025 At the Races: Going low - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the DNC’s summer meeting in Minneapolis.
Euronews · Aug 7, 2025 Lebanon backs US proposal for Hezbollah to disarm and IDF to withdraw from south Hezbollah officials have said the group will not discuss giving up its remaining arsenal until Israel withdraws from five hills it is occupying inside Lebanon and stops almost daily air strikes.
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Lebanese Shiite ministers walk out of Cabinet meeting over Hezbollah disarmament plan Four Shiite members of Lebanon's Cabinet have withdrawn from a government meeting to protest a plan to disarm Hezbollah
Roll Call · May 21, 2025 No cameras, please: Some offices in Congress warn visitors not to film - Roll Call On a recent walk around the Capitol complex, we spotted several signs outside doorways discouraging “recording, filming, livestreaming, and photography.”
Roll Call · Apr 9, 2025 House passes bill to limit nationwide injunctions - Roll Call The House passed a bill Wednesday that would curtail the power of federal district judges to issue nationwide injunctions.
Roll Call · Mar 25, 2025 Republican lawmakers take aim at nationwide injunctions - Roll Call GOP lawmakers are looking to curtail the power of federal district courts as the Trump administration pushes back on rulings.
Roll Call · Mar 18, 2025 Judicial impeachments over decisions would break long tradition - Roll Call President Donald Trump ramped up pressure on the House Republican majority to break with a centuries-old tradition on judicial impeachments.
Latin Times · Mar 4, 2025 Congressman Mocked After Nominating Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: 'What About Nominating Putin Directly?' Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) announced his nomination of President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday and was met with disbelief and ridicule on X.
Top News · Feb 25, 2025 GOP Rep. Introduces Bill To Limit Nationwide Injunctions By Judges Republican Rep. Darrell Issa introduces NORRA to limit nationwide injunctions obstructing Trump's policies.