Day of the Hunter — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call Hunter Biden’s surprise appearance at a House markup to hold him in contempt of Congress highlights the first Hits and Misses of 2024. Roll Call · Jan 12, 2024
Photos of the week ending January 12, 2024 - Roll Call Lawmakers returned to the Hill this week after the holiday recess where Jelly Roll, Hunter Biden, and the Oregon Duck all made appearances. Roll Call · Jan 12, 2024
Johnson: Topline spending pact won’t be torn up - Roll Call Speaker Mike Johnson reiterated support for the spending agreement he negotiated in face of opposition from House Freedom Caucus members. Roll Call · Jan 12, 2024
Sources: Speaker pushing lower DHS spending in '302(b)' talks - Roll Call House Republican leaders are putting downward pressure on the level of funding allotted for the Department of Homeland Security in final fiscal 2024 appropriations negotiations. Roll Call · Jan 12, 2024
Chief tax writers working to broaden appeal of tentative accord - Roll Call A bipartisan, bicameral $70 billion tax agreement taking shape on the Hill is drawing mixed reviews, pointing to potential challenges ahead. Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024
Rule adopted on do-over vote after GOP rebels meet with speaker - Roll Call House conservatives allowed leadership's floor agenda to get back on track after they buttonholed Johnson to try to get him to renegotiate a spending deal. Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024
Watchdog finds Senate yoga spending was a stretch - Roll Call The Architect of the Capitol spent more than $14,000 to bring in a yoga instructor for a small group of Senate staffers, a watchdog found. Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024
Victims of nuclear weapon development plan Hill barrage - Roll Call A lobbying blitz is expected this month from advocates for Americans harmed by radiation from government nuclear projects. Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024
In exit speech, Christie rips Hill GOP leaders for Trump support - Roll Call Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie had some choice words for three top congressional Republicans for supporting Donald Trump. Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024
In a purple district, Rep. Mike Levin stays focused on green energy - Roll Call Once an environmental lawyer and now a Democrat on the NRCC’s target list, Levin talks gas prices, climate goals and his permitting push. Roll Call · Jan 11, 2024
Drama reigns as House GOP targets Mayorkas, Hunter Biden, and can’t adopt rule - Roll Call House panels moved against the president's son and Homeland Security secretary but a rebellion over spending defeated a rule on the floor. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024
Two House panels recommend holding Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress - Roll Call Two House committees voted Wednesday to recommend holding Hunter Biden in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024
Republicans defeat another rule in House over spending deal - Roll Call A dozen Republicans voted down a rule on unrelated legislation out of anger over Johnson’s budget accord with Democratic leaders and lack of movement on border restrictions. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024
Pressure mounting on Austin as GOP senators launch inquiry - Roll Call Senators said they would investigate delayed notification about Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III's cancer surgery and hospitalization. Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024
Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024 Both chambers near decisions on another stopgap spending bill - Roll Call Johnson dropped his opposition to more short-term funding patches, saying he wouldn't rule out a stopgap even though it's not his preference.
Roll Call · Jan 10, 2024 House committee kicks off Mayorkas impeachment effort - Roll Call The House Homeland Security Committee initiated impeachment proceedings against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with a hearing on Wednesday.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Whyiowa? Because you have to start someplace - Roll Call Political Theater discusses Iowa and New Hampshire, and sets the stage for the rest of this election year, particularly congressional races.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Austin treated for prostate cancer, Pentagon reveals - Roll Call Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has been hospitalized since Jan. 1 due to complications from prostate cancer surgery, according to his doctors.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Short-term stopgap bill appears likely as funding talks drag - Roll Call Lawmakers acknowledge necessity of a short-term spending bill to allow appropriators time to work through final fiscal 2024 appropriations.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Number of House departures only slightly above average - Roll Call So far, 38 House members are retiring or running for other offices, which is slightly above the average for the past 75 years.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Menendez to colleagues: They could come for you next - Roll Call Sen. Bob Menendez said his latest criminal indictment “opens a dangerous door” by portraying typical congressional actions as crimes.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Indiana retirements continue as Rep. Greg Pence plans to exit - Roll Call Rep. Greg Pence, the brother of former Vice President Mike Pence, became the second Indiana Republican to announce his retirement this week.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Appeals court skeptical of Trump immunity arguments - Roll Call A federal appeals court in Washington sounded unlikely Tuesday to side with Donald Trump’s push to jettison federal criminal charges.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Advocates push for federal online safety laws as states take lead - Roll Call At least 15 states have pursued legislation that would require online companies to protect the safety of kids using their platforms.
Roll Call · Jan 9, 2024 Trump’s return to anti-immigration message takes hold among Republicans - Roll Call Former President Trump has returned to the hardline message on curbing immigration that helped him win in 2016.