The times, they are confusing: Why is Congress like this? - Roll Call Congress is in an unsteady and potentially dangerous place, without leaders during tumultuous times. Is there a way out? Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Lesko calls DC ‘broken,’ decides not to run again next year - Roll Call Arizona Republican Rep. Debbie Lesko announced she won't run for reelection next year, calling Washington "broken." Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Lawmakers, challengers echo talking points after speaker vote - Roll Call Democrats seized on common attacks on vulnerable Republicans who voted to support Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan for House speaker. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Jordan holdouts in open revolt ahead of Wednesday speaker vote - Roll Call Republicans on the House spending panel, among others, appeared to be in an all-out rebellion against a potential Jim Jordan speakership. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
CDC sees inconsistent gains in HIV prevention prescriptions - Roll Call Funding is part of a program that aims to reduce 75 percent of new HIV infections by 2025 and 90 percent by 2030. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Jordan falls short on speaker election first ballot - Roll Call Rep. Jim Jordan couldn't muster enough votes to be elected speaker on his first try Tuesday as 20 GOP lawmakers voted for someone else. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Latest defense fund for Sen. Bob Menendez reports $274,500 in donations - Roll Call Supporters of Sen. Bob Menendez gave $274,500 to the New Jersey Democrat’s legal defense fund through the end of September, a report states. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Democratic women set abortion access as key to NDAA support - Roll Call The warning adds an additional layer of uncertainty to an already fraught path forward for the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Pressure rises on online retailers to fight fakes - Roll Call Congress is urged to make online platforms liable for dangers posed by counterfeit goods, putting them on par with brick-and-mortar stores. Roll Call · Oct 17, 2023
Jordan tries to sway holdouts ahead of high-stakes vote - Roll Call House GOP support for Jim Jordan of Ohio to be the next speaker climbed on Monday. But he still appeared short of the needed votes. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023
Race for the gavel - Roll Call Divisions among Republicans have left the House without a speaker for two weeks. CQ Roll Call reporters dissect the battle for the post. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023
House GOP fundraising edge does not cover everyone - Roll Call On average, Republicans in battleground races raised more during the third quarter and had more cash on hand than Democrats in similar spots. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023
Judge issues partial gag order against Trump in Jan. 6-related criminal case - Roll Call A federal judge said Monday she would restrict former President Donald Trump’s statements in the Jan. 6 federal criminal case. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023
Senate FEC roundup: Cruz outraised, Brown bragging rights - Roll Call A look at financials of key Senate races in the third quarter as Democrats prepare to defend a narrow majority in 2024. Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023
Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023 Jordan's speaker bid gains steam with key endorsements - Roll Call The plaudits are starting to roll in from some unlikely quarters for House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan's speaker bid.
Roll Call · Oct 16, 2023 Defendant caucus: FEC filings show Santos ailing, Menendez trailing - Roll Call Indicted Rep. George Santos repaid more than he took in, while indicted Sen. Bob Menendez raised 28 percent less than a rival.
Roll Call · Oct 13, 2023 Fate of two idle Iron Dome batteries in U.S. remains unclear - Roll Call America has been unable to give Israel and Ukraine two anti-rocket systems held by the U.S. Army, despite months of pressure from Congress.
Roll Call · Oct 13, 2023 Curb your enthusiasm — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call House GOP infighting and a couple of Democratic lawmakers chatting it up with Stephen Colbert highlight this episode of Hits and Misses.
Roll Call · Oct 13, 2023 House GOP to reconvene Monday amid soft Jordan support - Roll Call House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan became Republicans’ nominee for speaker Friday, but so far doesn't have the votes to win on the floor.
Roll Call · Oct 13, 2023 Rep. Austin Scott to run for speaker - Roll Call Georgia Rep. Austin Scott will run for speaker, following the withdrawal of Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., on Thursday evening.
Roll Call · Oct 13, 2023 Federal public defenders warn proposed funding would cause layoffs, court delays - Roll Call Hundreds of employees in the federal public defender system could be laid off under funding levels proposed, judiciary officials say.
Roll Call · Oct 13, 2023 Photos of the week ending October 13, 2023 - Roll Call Republican dysfunction continued to paralyze the House, and Roll Call’s photojournalists were on the Hill to capture all of the (in)action.
Roll Call · Oct 13, 2023 House GOP again rejects raising bar for speaker candidate - Roll Call House Republicans huddled Friday morning to consider internal rules changes that would require them to unite behind a speaker candidate.
Roll Call · Oct 12, 2023 Scalise bows out of speaker race - Roll Call House Majority Leader Steve Scalise ended his bid for speaker just a day after winning his conference’s nomination to be the next House leader.
Roll Call · Oct 12, 2023 Israel attack prompts temporary boost to security of Capitol grounds - Roll Call Capitol Hill will have more security because of the Israel-Hamas conflict and online discussions of a “Global Day of Rage” on Friday.