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Capitol Lens | Norman Lear, 1922–2023 - Roll Call

In this 2018 photo, television producer Norman Lear, who died Tuesday at the age of 101, is seen at a pre-Election Day concert in Florida.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

Architect of Capitol calls its watchdog back to the office - Roll Call

The Architect of the Capitol’s watchdog has been told he will be fired if he doesn’t start working on Capitol Hill by March.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

McCarthy quitting Congress, says he’ll serve country ‘in new ways’ - Roll Call

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he will give up his seat in the House representing California at the end of the year.

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

FBI director warns senators on surveillance reauthorization - Roll Call

FBI Director Christopher Wray delivered a full-throated defense of a powerful spy authority on Tuesday, invoking the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and warning lawmakers that a watered-down surveillance program could leave the agency paralyzed to respond to threats. “What could anybody possibly say to victims’ families if there was…

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023

Harris breaks Senate record for tie-breaking votes - Roll Call

Vice President Kamala Harris has surpassed John C. Calhoun as the Senate's tie-breaking vote champion.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023

McHenry, who served as interim speaker, will not seek another term - Roll Call

Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., will not run for reelection. He served as speaker pro tempore in October as the GOP struggled to elect a speaker.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023

Democrats divided over Biden’s move on digital trade - Roll Call

A move to withdraw U.S. support for digital trade provisions has congressional Democrats taking opposite sides.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023

These LGBTQ+ families have a message for the Midwest: ‘We Live Here’ - Roll Call

Love is both “courageous” and “messy” in the new Hulu documentary directed by Melinda Maerker and co-produced by David Miller.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023

Topline appropriations talks at a standstill - Roll Call

​Negotiations among congressional leaders over spending limits for fiscal 2024 appropriations are moving at a glacial pace.

Roll Call · Dec 5, 2023

Santos, expelled from the House, keeps on posting - Roll Call

New York Republican George Santos keeps posting after he becomes the sixth House member to be kicked out of Congress.

Roll Call · Dec 4, 2023