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Trump-Thune tensions boil, but GOP leader seen as safe — for now

John Thune has yet to be branded with a derisive nickname from Donald Trump, but the president and his team have turned up the heat on the Senate majority leader. Yet, GOP sources are banking that the South Dakotan has the support of his caucus. The latest Republican-on-Republican drama has…

Roll Call · Jul 27

Trump loses his ‘Senate whisperer’ after Graham’s sudden death

Donald Trump has lost a go-to ally in the Senate after the death of Lindsey Graham, with senior White House aides and other Republicans — and even some Democrats — saying the late senator had become a crucial part of the president’s legislative efforts. The 71-year-old Budget Committee chairman and…

Roll Call · Jul 13

Trump focused on own priorities as House GOP wrestled over policy

Donald Trump focused on other matters this week as House Republicans struggled to pass measures related to surveillance powers, agricultural policy and immigration enforcement funding, with former officials saying the president’s own priorities are likely to increasingly draw him away from the legislative grind. The chief executive was heavily focused…

Roll Call · Apr 30

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Trump defends policies, attacks Democrats during State of the Union address

President Trump clashed with congressional Democrats during his State of the Union as some loudly objected to his second-term policies.

Roll Call · Feb 25

Trump bucked tradition with partisan end-of-year address - Roll Call

Donald Trump broke with past presidents with a prime-time address that some say was an attempt to upend the State of the Union tradition.

Roll Call · Dec 18, 2025

Trump to turn focus to soybeans on Asia trip — not shutdown - Roll Call

President Trump will be focusing on Asia and trade issues for over a week as Congress has hit a stalemate over ending the shutdown.

Roll Call · Oct 23, 2025

Trump used lawmakers' break to fill out a loaded congressional to-do list - Roll Call

President Donald Trump used the summer to rack up a number of "victories," and build a robust to-do list for Congress.

Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025

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With ‘big’ bill in rearview, Trump doesn’t have a new to-do list for Congress - Roll Call

President Trump isn't planning to send a new to-do list to Congress after he signed his signature legislative victory into law on July Fourth.

Roll Call · Jul 9, 2025

Trump worked phones on ‘big beautiful bill’ — but left some arm-twisting to others - Roll Call

President Trump was heavily involved in helping craft a mammoth tax and spending bill, talking constantly with GOP leaders, sources said.

Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025

How McConnell could remain a thorn in Trump's side next Congress - Roll Call

Republicans and Democrats expect Sen. Mitch McConnell will remain a thorn in Donald Trump's side even without a leadership role.

Roll Call · Dec 18, 2024

Trump's pick for top Hill liaison brings strong conservative ties to a difficult role - Roll Call

Tapped to be Donald Trump's bridge to Congress, GOP sources say James Braid's connections to House Republicans would be crucial.

Roll Call · Dec 4, 2024

This holiday season, NDAA shaping up as end-of-year ‘Christmas tree’ - Roll Call

A sprawling military policy bill is expected to be adorned with all sorts of other measures as lawmakers wrap 2023, sources said.

Roll Call · Nov 27, 2023

Fall session is all about spending, NDAA fights — and McCarthy’s ‘Hobson’s choices’ - Roll Call

Speaker Kevin McCarthy faces fights with his most conservative members over federal spending and military policy during the fall session.

Roll Call · Sep 11, 2023

FACT FOCUS: Who’s to blame for the national debt? It’s more complicated than one culprit

As political leaders work to reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling, some online have pointed fingers as to who is to blame for the national debt

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

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