At the Races: Falling into view - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including campaign launches and comeback bids. Roll Call · Sep 4, 2025
The Latest: RFK Jr. will appear before Congress amid turmoil at CDC U.S. Health Secretary Robert F The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
GOP Sen. Rand Paul Questions U.S. Attack On Venezuelan Vessel: 'Are We The World's Policemen?' Republican Sen. Rand Paul questioned the U.S. attack on a Venezuelan vessel on Tuesday, noting that the criteria to take such actions could become hard to define. "You might ask the question, where does it end?" Latin Times · Sep 4, 2025
Rand Paul Slams Trump's 10% Intel Stake: 'It's A Step Toward Socialism' — Says It Compounds 'One Bad Idea With Another' Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) slammed President Donald Trump’s decision for the U.S. Government to acquire a 10% stake in Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC), warning that it sets a dangerous precedent of government ownership in the private sector. Benzinga · Sep 4, 2025
Life after Congress: Glenn Poshard - Roll Call Once a Democratic congressman from rural Illinois, Glenn Poshard became a university president and still keeps close ties to his district. Roll Call · Sep 4, 2025
Texas Legislature ends second special session marked by new political maps, slew of conservative wins Between cracking down on abortion pills and restricting transgender restroom use, lawmakers also tackled flood safety and the STAAR test. Left untouched: Texas’ hemp industry. The Texas Tribune · Sep 4, 2025
The 25 House districts that shifted the most from 2022 to 2024 - Roll Call 24 of the 25 House districts that shifted the most from 2022 to 2024 did so in Republicans’ favor, Inside Elections' Baseline metric shows. Roll Call · Sep 4, 2025
Trump flounders as he calls Epstein furor a ‘hoax’ while sex-abuse survivors bring Capitol to tears NEWS ANALYSIS: Republican rebels and Epstein survivors are both ramping up the pressure on Trump, who for once seems unable to shift the spotlight, writes John Bowden The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025
GOP Florida Representative Accuses Petro of Being "Complict" with Drug Dealers Following Fatal U.S. Operation Against Venezuelan Vessel Florida Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez sharply criticized Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling his response to a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean "an insult to Colombians," and an evidence of "his complicity with drug cartels." Latin Times · Sep 3, 2025
Mike Johnson and Thomas Massie clash in behind-closed-doors meeting with Republicans over Epstein vote Speaker reportedly urged members to back Republican committee’s Epstein investigation over bipartisan bill forcing release of more evidence The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
MTG warns Epstein clients she’ll ‘say every damn name’ on House floor as she tells sex abuse victims, ‘Give me a list’ MAGA firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene has joined forces with Democrats to pressure the Trump administration to release the entirety of the Epstein files The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
In blue-collar Ohio seat, Rep. Emilia Sykes braces for a rematch and redistricting - Roll Call Ohio Rep. Emilia Sykes and GOP challenger Kevin Coughlin are gearing up for a rematch in a district likely to become more Republican. Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025
Fighter jets scream over White House as Trump welcomes Polish leader he backed - Roll Call President Trump warned of new Russia sanctions and predicted any domestic stopgap funding measure wouldn't get a single Democratic vote. Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025
‘Don’t let this fool you’: Released Epstein files heavily redacted, ‘mostly public information’, GOP smokescreen "This is beyond parody." We Got This Covered · Sep 3, 2025
We Got This Covered · Sep 3, 2025 ‘Prosecute these monsters’: Marjorie Taylor Greene disobeys Trump and votes for full Epstein files discharge The victims must have justice.
Roll Call · Sep 3, 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.
The Texas Tribune · Sep 2, 2025 Texas Legislature approves stiff penalties, fundraising limits for lawmakers who leave state to block bills House members who freeze future legislation by fleeing Texas will face steeper fines, loss of seniority and committee posts, and limits on political fundraising.
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Tim Walz will call special legislative session on gun laws in wake of Minneapolis school shooting Governor Tim Walz plans to call a special session of the Minnesota Legislature to consider tougher gun laws after last week's shooting at a Catholic school in Minneapolis
Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025 Trump moves Space Command HQ to Alabama, citing Colorado's mail-in voting - Roll Call President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he would move U.S. Space Command's headquarters from Colorado to Alabama.
We Got This Covered · Sep 2, 2025 America wanted a reality TV president, and Trump just delivered the series finale no one asked for The series finale no one asked for but everyone’s still recovering from.
Latin Times · Sep 2, 2025 GOP Rep. Claims Deployment Of U.S. Troops Off The Venezuelan Coast 'Is Not For Show' Republican Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart said the deployment of U.S. assets off the Venezuelan coast is "not for show" and that President Donald Trump has the "legal authority to protect the U.S.'s national security"
Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025 Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst announces she won’t seek reelection in 2026 - Roll Call Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst won’t run for reelection next year, giving Democrats an opening in a red-trending state.
Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025 Ex-budget staffers weigh in against Trump 'pocket rescissions' - Roll Call The letter warns that attempt to cut spending without congressional approval could heighten the risk of a partial government shutdown.
Latin Times · Sep 2, 2025 Republican Rep. Claims U.S. Will Send More Forces To Venezuela: 'This Clown's Days Are Numbered' Republican Rep. Carlos Gimenez again threatened the Venezuelan regime, saying the U.S. will send more forces close to the South American country
The Texas Tribune · Sep 2, 2025 In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation Despite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.