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Mammoth budget bill heads to Trump’s desk in time for July Fourth - Roll Call

House Republicans pushed their sweeping tax and spending package across the finish line Thursday, handing Trump a major legislative victory.

Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025

Photos of the week | June 20-26, 2025 - Roll Call

The Senate grappled with the reconciliation bill while the military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities dominated the news in the Capitol.

Roll Call · Jun 27, 2025

Senate passes stablecoin bill - Roll Call

The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would establish regulations for stablecoins, marking a significant step in cryptocurrency policy.

Roll Call · Jun 17, 2025

Supreme Court to decide case on post-Election Day ballot counting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will decide a case out of Illinois over the ability to challenge post-Election Day ballot counting.

Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025

Ethics Watchdog Raises Flags Around Border Czar's Ties to Private Detention Giant

"This news raises even more questions, and the corruption concerns are too large to ignore," said Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the Senate Judiciary Committee's top Democrat

Latin Times · May 27, 2025

Senate appropriators grill Kennedy on biomedical research - Roll Call

Senators spar with Kennedy on cuts to biomedical research, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.

Roll Call · May 20, 2025

Reconciliation text includes big boosts to immigration fees - Roll Call

Critics say the changes in the budget plan will put that immigration system out of reach for many migrants and others seeking to help them.

Roll Call · May 14, 2025

Republicans Want To Redefine Obscenity

A new bill would ban sharing visual content that might "arouse" or "titillate."

Reason · May 12, 2025

Appropriations panel chair asks Noem for more budget information - Roll Call

The president's budget plan would provide $107.4 billion for DHS in the fiscal 2026, an increase of 64.9 percent.

Roll Call · May 7, 2025

Rep. Robin Kelly is running for Senate in Illinois - Roll Call

Rep. Robin Kelly on Tuesday joined the Democratic primary field for the open Senate seat in Illinois.

Roll Call · May 6, 2025