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‘Give us a vote’: House members ramp up stock ban pressure - Roll Call

“Make no mistake, if this is not a step in the right direction, but a delaying tactic, then other options will be on the table,” one says.

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Congressional casework is hard. The shutdown is making it harder - Roll Call

“You can’t get a hold of a human being on the phone,” one Democrat says. “You’re just getting answering machines saying that we’re in a shutdown.”

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Capitol Police pay turns contentious as shutdown drags on - Roll Call

Tensions are high amid a larger push to find money for federal law enforcement.

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Shuttle Discovery's Texas transfer launches cost concerns - Roll Call

Texas GOP Sen. John Cornyn argues moving the shuttle to a site near Houston's Johnson Space Center would right an "egregious wrong.”

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House appropriators approve Legislative Branch bill with GAO cuts - Roll Call

The House Appropriations Committee advanced a draft spending bill that would slash the budget for the Government Accountability Office.

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Fresh off Trump firings, Library of Congress stares down a proposed cut

The past two months have brought uncertainty for the Library of Congress, after the president fired two top leaders and now as GOP appropriators take aim.

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‘We need more money’: Lawmakers call for security boost after Minnesota killings - Roll Call

But how to effectively spend money to increase security, without disconnecting lawmakers from their constituents, remains a vexing problem.

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Security concerns shake Congress in the wake of Minnesota slayings - Roll Call

As law enforcement grapples with rising threats against members of Congress, it’s reignited lingering questions about safety at and away from the Capitol.

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As officers sue over Jan. 6 plaque, Democrats hang replicas - Roll Call

Two officers who protected the Capitol during the 2021 attack are suing to try to compel installation of a plaque honoring law enforcement.

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As Library of Congress crisis deepens, lawmakers tread carefully - Roll Call

Trump’s bid to exert control over the Library of Congress has resulted in a power struggle between the legislative and executive branches.

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Trump fired the Librarian of Congress. Now Dems want to change the hiring process - Roll Call

Congress should have that power, not the president, some say, after Trump removed Library of Congress head Carla Hayden from her post.

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Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden - Roll Call

Trump has fired Carla Hayden, the longtime head of the Library of Congress, a move Democrats panned as “callous” and “ignorant.”

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Security lapses involving weapons prompt scrutiny of Capitol screening - Roll Call

Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger will face questions this week about safety at the Capitol complex after screening failures.

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Jan. 6 defendants returning to Capitol sparks concern from lawmakers - Roll Call

Some members of Congress have raised concerns over Capitol Hill appearances from figures associated with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

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‘Election integrity’ still top of mind for some House Republicans - Roll Call

Conservative election law proposals remain on the agenda after Donald Trump’s win. “We can get a lot done,” said House Administration Chair Bryan Steil.

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‘Constitutional duty’: House chairs make case for more committee operations funding - Roll Call

House committee chairs want millions of dollars more for internal operations this Congress, despite a push to shrink the federal budget.

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Capitol Police recruit dead in Georgia car accident, others injured - Roll Call

The recruits were off duty at the time of the accident and had been attending the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center there, according to police.

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Man found carrying handgun after taking Capitol tour - Roll Call

“We are severely disappointed in the security failure,” House Administration leaders said, vowing to scrutinize screening procedures.

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Capitol Police arrest Morelle staffer after finding ammunition - Roll Call

Capitol Police said a staffer for New York Rep. Joseph D. Morelle was arrested after a bag search found magazines and ammunition.

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Elections poised to scramble House Appropriations lineup - Roll Call

With two longtime appropriators facing tough reelection contests, upcoming elections could rejigger the influential spending panel’s roster.

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Lawmakers hail ‘prudent’ decision to up security on Jan. 6 - Roll Call

Counting of electoral votes in January 2025 will now be a National Special Security Event, easing some minds in Congress.

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Election oversight continues to dominate, divide House Administration panel - Roll Call

Chairman Bryan Steil and ranking member Joe Morelle each described their priorities for the committee as they head into the fall.

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Republicans use spending clash to highlight immigration issue - Roll Call

House Republicans are using this month’s government funding showdown to spotlight an immigration issue ahead of the November elections.

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Win or lose, Dem urges GOP colleagues to certify election results - Roll Call

As the presidential race intensifies, a House Democrat is looking past the November election to a different day — Jan. 6, 2025.

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A bigger, bolder Congress? Panel debates response to Chevron decision

The question now, which the House Administration Committee considered Tuesday, is what a post-Chevron deference world will look like.

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