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This week: Lawmakers feel the summer sweat

The solstice this weekend marked the start of astronomical summer — and in Washington, D.C., that means the legislative clock is ticking. Lawmakers are eager to head home and campaign on a housing bill that’s nearing passage, but progress on several other issues has stalled, and it’s unclear whether a…

Roll Call · Jun 22

Another one bites the dust

South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson was the early favorite in the state’s gubernatorial race, but in the run-up to Tuesday’s primary, a poll found his edge eroding. The four-term Republican wound up finishing third, behind Gov. Larry Rhoden, who filled the vacancy left by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,…

Roll Call · Jun 3

At the Races: The revenge tour continues

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. By Daniela Altimari and…

Roll Call · May 19

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington announces retirement - Roll Call

Republican Rep. Jodey C. Arrington of Texas won’t seek reelection in 2026, closing out a tumultuous run as House Budget chairman.

Roll Call · Nov 11, 2025

4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter - Roll Call

Here are some takeaways from the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission for the three months ending Sept. 30.

Roll Call · Oct 16, 2025

Georgia Rep. Mike Collins enters GOP primary to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff - Roll Call

Georgia Rep. Mike Collins is the latest Georgia Republican to challenge vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Roll Call · Jul 28, 2025

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King ends Senate bid - Roll Call

Georgia Insurance Commissioner John King ended his Senate campaign after Gov. Brian Kemp told him he would be supporting Derek Dooley.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2025

House retirements so far are at a historical low - Roll Call

While senators are leaving Washington at a higher-than-normal pace, House open seats are lagging behind the historical average per cycle.

Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025

Patients with ultra-rare diseases worry FDA approach will leave them without treatment

Testing is difficult for drugs for rare diseases, and new rules may make it harder for sufferers to obtain life-saving drugs

The Guardian - US · Jul 6, 2025

Rep. Carter, seeking Georgia Senate seat, surrenders Health gavel - Roll Call

Carter is one of two Republicans so far who are running to take the seat held by vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Roll Call · Jul 2, 2025