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Hammering the ‘first nail,’ lawmakers kick off inauguration construction - Roll Call

The inaugural platform is built from scratch every four years for the Jan. 20 swearing-in of the president-elect, held on the West Front of the Capitol.

Roll Call · Sep 18, 2024

House panel helped boost Ohio immigrant pet-eating claims - Roll Call

Some defend the tactic as a way to highlight an immigration issue Republicans see as an election advantage.

Roll Call · Sep 18, 2024

US seeks damages from ship operator in Baltimore bridge collapse - Roll Call

The U.S. filed a claim Wednesday against the owners and operators of the ship that caused the deadly bridge collapse in Baltimore in March.

Roll Call · Sep 18, 2024

MOU money: Hill staff union announces pay bumps as talks continue - Roll Call

Workers in two House offices have signed memoranda of understanding with their managers, securing some of the first pay increases for unionized staffers. 

Roll Call · Sep 18, 2024

Is 2024 the year of the ‘girl dad’ candidate? - Roll Call

As he seeks to flip a competitive House district in southern California, Republican Matt Gunderson is leaning into his identity as a “girl dad” to convince voters that he backs abortion rights. “I don’t want politicians dictating health care for my daughters,” Gunderson says in a new ad – his…

Roll Call · Sep 18, 2024

‘High-speed chase’: Trump contradicts Florida sheriff at town hall - Roll Call

GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump fielded friendly questions and made more big promises during a town hall in Flint, Mich., on Tuesday.

Roll Call · Sep 17, 2024

Trump does U-turn on 'SALT' deduction cap - Roll Call

Former President Donald Trump seemed to float eliminating the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions.

Roll Call · Sep 17, 2024

On Black vote, Harris won’t assume 'I’m going to have it because I’m Black’ - Roll Call

Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris touted her proposals to help Black voters, but offered no new ideas for the Israel-Hamas war.

Roll Call · Sep 17, 2024

Johnson goes back to 'Plan A' on stopgap bill, for now - Roll Call

The House is set to vote Wednesday on Speaker Mike Johnson’s six-month stopgap spending plan despite near certain defeat.

Roll Call · Sep 17, 2024

House, DOJ lawyers detail cost of subpoena litigation - Roll Call

Attorneys for the House and the Justice Department told a federal judge Monday that a subpoena fight has so far cost more than $443,000.

Roll Call · Sep 16, 2024