Momentum builds for psychedelic therapies for troops, vets - Roll Call Health Care There is growing interest in Congress for approval of psychedelics as a treatment for those afflicted with PTSD and depression Roll Call · Nov 28, 2023
Bipartisan consensus elusive on government retirees' benefits - Roll Call There are renewed signs of life for an overhaul of much-maligned Social Security policies that cut some public workers’ retirement benefits. Roll Call · Nov 28, 2023
He has a theological degree. Here’s how Rep. Landsman sees faith in Congress “I use my faith to connect to people,” the Ohio Democrat says. What about Speaker Mike Johnson? “He uses his faith to separate folks.” Roll Call · Nov 28, 2023
Will the George Santos show go on? - Roll Call The curtain could fall as soon as this week on the congressional career of freshman Rep. George Santos, one of the most notorious lawmakers. Roll Call · Nov 27, 2023
Good news blinds both parties to weak presidential nominees - Roll Call The 2024 Biden-Trump race is shaping up to be a battle between candidates backed by parties willing to look past their obvious flaws. Roll Call · Nov 27, 2023
Former New Jersey Rep. Herb Klein dies at 93 - Roll Call Fellow Democrat Bill Pascrell Jr. called Klein “my predecessor, a superb public servant, a brilliant lawyer, and Passaic County’s best advocate.” Roll Call · Nov 27, 2023
Idaho asks Supreme Court to allow enforcement of state abortion ban - Roll Call Idaho asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow enforcement of the state's abortion ban when it comes to emergency room treatment. Roll Call · Nov 27, 2023
Capitol Lens | I’m dreaming of a White House Christmas - Roll Call In this photo, a Secret Service agent keeps watch Monday during the media preview of the White House’s holiday decor. Roll Call · Nov 27, 2023
Race in open California district could be pivotal to House control - Roll Call In the 47th District, Democrats are defending an open seat in California's Orange County, a onetime GOP stronghold that rejected Trump. Roll Call · Nov 27, 2023
Utah district elects Celeste Maloy to succeed Stewart - Roll Call Utah’s 2nd District elected Celeste Maloy to fill the vacancy left by the September resignation of her former boss, Rep. Chris Stewart. Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023
Rep. Bill Johnson accepts university post, but not quitting House right away - Roll Call Republican Rep. Bill Johnson of Ohio will resign his House seat to take a job as president of Youngstown State University. Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023
IRS delays new online sellers’ tax reporting threshold - Roll Call The IRS is postponing a lower threshold for reporting online sales and gig work by another year until 2024. Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023
Eshoo, longtime Silicon Valley lawmaker, announces plans to retire - Roll Call Eshoo, 80, spent much of her three decades on Capitol Hill political career focusing on health and technology policy. Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023
‘Near misses’ add urgency to FAA reauthorization efforts - Roll Call A report questioning the safety of the air traffic control system is creating urgency for the reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration. Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023
Roll Call · Nov 20, 2023 Appeals court rules private groups can’t file lawsuits over key Voting Rights Act section - Roll Call A divided federal appeals court ruled Monday that advocacy groups can’t file lawsuits under a section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Roll Call · Nov 20, 2023 California Rep. Tony Cárdenas won’t run again - Roll Call Rep. Tony Cárdenas, D-Calif., does not plan to run for a seventh term in 2024 and endorsed state legislator Luz Rivas to succeed him.
Roll Call · Nov 20, 2023 Appeals court weighs Trump's arguments against gag order in Jan. 6-related case - Roll Call A federal appeals court in Washington sounded skeptical Monday of Donald Trump’s arguments that he should not face a gag order.
Roll Call · Nov 20, 2023 Freedom granted to Liberty and Bell in annual turkey pardoning - Roll Call President Joe Biden joked about his age as he pardoned but also indicated hope for a hostage deal at the annual turkey pardoning.
Roll Call · Nov 20, 2023 Capitol Lens | Rosalynn Carter, 1927–2023 - Roll Call In this archival photo, Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter take the stage at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Roll Call · Nov 17, 2023 Tentative Senate calendar for 2024 available - Roll Call The Senate will begin the new year on Jan. 8 and end it on Dec. 20, according to a tentative schedule circulated Friday.
Roll Call · Nov 17, 2023 Stormy talks ahead - Roll Call Lawmakers averted a shutdown as they left town for Thanksgiving but left a mountain of unfinished business. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman, Aidan Quigley and Peter Cohn outline what is needed to salvage fiscal 2024 appropriations and an emergency spending package for Israel, Ukraine and more. Show Notes:
Roll Call · Nov 17, 2023 Bad behavior — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call Tensions are high in this week’s pre-Thanksgiving Hits and Misses, especially among congressional Republicans.
Roll Call · Nov 17, 2023 Bliley, who rode red wave to Commerce chair, dies at 91 - Roll Call Former Rep. Thomas J. Bliley Jr., who chaired the House Commerce Committee after the Republican wave of 1994, died Thursday at age 91.
Roll Call · Nov 17, 2023 Photos of the week ending November 17, 2023 - Roll Call A parade and the Santos ethics report dropped before Congress left town. CQ Roll Call photojournalists were there to capture the action.
Roll Call · Nov 17, 2023 Guest files motion to expel Santos; Raskin says he'll support it this time - Roll Call House Ethics chairman files motion to expel Rep. George Santos, and at least one Democrat has changed his mind and will back the move.