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Capitol Police names third assistant chief - Roll Call

Ashan Benedict will fill one of three assistant chief roles at the Capitol Police, according to an internal announcement Thursday.

Roll Call · Nov 9, 2023

Appeals court skeptical of Bannon push to overturn contempt of Congress convictions - Roll Call

Steve Bannon’s effort to toss his contempt of Congress convictions faced a skeptical federal appeals court panel Thursday.

Roll Call · Nov 9, 2023

Kilmer says he will not seek another House term - Roll Call

Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., said he won't seek another term. He spent much of his House career trying to modernize Congress.

Roll Call · Nov 9, 2023

Abortion rights group backs ex-Republican to face Schweikert - Roll Call

EMILY's List endorsed Arizona Democratic candidate Marlene Galán-Woods, who left the GOP as it took hard-line anti-abortion stances.

Roll Call · Nov 9, 2023

House GOP eyes trans care as newest battleground issue - Roll Call

As 2024 approaches, GOP lawmakers are focusing on transgender care as an issue that they hope will energize their base.

Roll Call · Nov 9, 2023

'Dick Cheney in heels' and other takeaways from GOP presidential debate - Roll Call

Five GOP presidential candidates bickered over entitlement programs and security measures as Donald Trump held a rally not far away.

Roll Call · Nov 9, 2023

Government selects Maryland location for new FBI national headquarters - Roll Call

The General Services Administration has picked Maryland as the next home of the new FBI headquarters, the agency confirmed Wednesday.

Roll Call · Nov 8, 2023

Senate Democrats make the case for Puerto Rico self-determination - Roll Call

“These things … seem impossible until they’re not,” says Sen. Martin Heinrich, who introduced a Senate bill this week that would present three options.

Roll Call · Nov 8, 2023

Election agency questions Arizona Senate candidate spending on 'campaign attire' - Roll Call

The Federal Election Commission has questioned why Arizona Senate candidate Mark Lamb’s campaign spent almost $28,000 on “campaign attire.”

Roll Call · Nov 8, 2023

Moore tapped for House leadership vacancy caused by Johnson promotion - Roll Call

Rep. Blake Moore of Utah, was elected vice chair of the House Republican conference Wednesday, succeeding now-Speaker Mike Johnson.

Roll Call · Nov 8, 2023