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House GOP takes new tack in advancing conservative election bills - Roll Call

Republicans unveiled a pared-down strategy to move voting legislation, and the Administration Committee began that process on Thursday.

Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023

House debates Rep. George Santos expulsion ahead of Friday vote - Roll Call

The House set up a Friday vote that will determine whether the Republican freshman will be thrown out of Congress.

Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023

Facing backlash: LGBTQ+ families in ‘We Live Here: The Midwest’ - Roll Call

The documentary “We Live Here: The Midwest” gives voice to the LGBTQ+ community in places that are not hospitable to them.

Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023

GOP senators cry foul as Durbin disallows more debate on two committee votes - Roll Call

Republicans erupted at a Senate Judiciary Committee meeting Thursday after Chair Richard J. Durbin blocked them from speaking on nominations.

Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023

Fight against 'price gouging' on military parts heats up - Roll Call

Elizabeth Warren and John Garamendi step up their campaign to curb what they call widespread “price gouging” in contracts for military parts.

Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023

Capitol Hill insiders share their favorite books to read in 2023 - Roll Call

Put these recent (and not-so-recent) titles on your gift list as the year wanes in Washington, recommended by readers in Congress.

Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023

Tom Coburn was the ‘semitruck for a lot of people,’ says Rep. Josh Brecheen - Roll Call

The freshman Republican from Oklahoma started out as a district aide for Dr. No. “He was willing to take the heat,” Brecheen says.

Roll Call · Nov 30, 2023

Congress weighs proposals to renew key surveillance authority as deadline looms - Roll Call

With a month until a key spy authority expires, lawmakers face conflicting proposals about adding privacy protections for Americans.

Roll Call · Nov 29, 2023

Recreation bill aims to foster biking, target shooting on public lands - Roll Call

Lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled a bipartisan bill intended to support the outdoor recreation movement that has boomed since the pandemic.

Roll Call · Nov 29, 2023

Supreme Court casts doubt on agency enforcement actions without juries - Roll Call

The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to disrupt the process federal agencies use to police federal law violations.

Roll Call · Nov 29, 2023