Democrats torn over shutdown endgame after election victories - Roll Call As the shutdown reached its 36th day Wednesday, breaking a record, hopes for a resolution this week appeared to dim. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
FAA to cut a tenth of flights starting Friday due to shutdown - Roll Call Airports impacted by the cuts will be announced Thursday and those affected will be in locations that feel the most pressure on controllers. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Democrats see path back to power after Tuesday’s sweeping victories - Roll Call Democrats say Tuesday’s election victories will provide a jolt of momentum as the party gears up for next year’s midterm contests. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Maine Rep. Jared Golden will not run for reelection in 2026 - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection next year, opening up a rural Maine seat that could be tough for his party to hold. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
It's Calvert vs. Kim in redrawn Southern California district - Roll Call California's redistricting turned Republican Ken Calvert's seat blue, so he'll run in an adjoining district held by GOP incumbent Young Kim. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Lawmakers want count of US citizens held by immigration agents - Roll Call Democrats say administration hasn't responded to requests for information about U.S. citizens detained in its immigration enforcement push. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
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Democratic wins ignite questions about Trump’s midterm coattails - Roll Call Halfway to the midterm, some say election results demonstrate the equivalent of the "check-engine light" for Republicans. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
California Republicans challenge map allowed under Prop 50 - Roll Call The California Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a new state congressional map. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Supreme Court sounds skeptical of broad Trump tariff powers - Roll Call The Supreme Court appeared skeptical during oral arguments Wednesday of President Donald Trump’s worldwide tariff regime. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
12 things I think I think after Tuesday’s elections - Roll Call Votes are still being counted, but it's clear Democrats had a decisive win in the 2025 elections. Here are some initial takeaways. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Worker shortage looms over new US nuclear power focus - Roll Call An aging nuclear power workforce and shortage of qualified employees could pose a challenge to Trump's goals for a "nuclear renaissance." Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Trump urges GOP senators to change Senate rules to reopen government - Roll Call President Trump called for major Senate rules changes and said he thinks Democrats are bluffing about reopening the federal government. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Rep. Chuy Garcia confirms he will not seek reelection - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García confirmed Tuesday that he will not seek reelection next year in Illinois. Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025
Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025 Special election for Texas’ 18th District heads to all-Democratic runoff - Roll Call The special election for Texas’ 18th District will be decided in a runoff between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 California voters approve Prop 50, green-lighting new House map California voters approved Proposition 50 to allow the use of a Democratic-drawn congressional map to counter redistricting efforts in Texas.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor - Roll Call Democratic Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City’s 111th mayor on Tuesday, defeating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins governor's race in New Jersey - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill will be New Jersey’s next governor after defeating Republican former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Democrat Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia governor - Roll Call Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger won Tuesday’s governor's election in Virginia, becoming the first woman to lead the commonwealth.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Democrats tight-lipped on shutdown off-ramp as pressure grows - Roll Call Senate Democrats say they are working through "differences of opinions" as they seek an off-ramp to the month-old partial government shutdown.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 SASC Republicans gripe about spotty Pentagon communication - Roll Call Republicans on a Senate panel repeatedly voiced frustration with a lack of information coming from the Pentagon at a hearing Tuesday.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 No quick fix for Head Start funding as programs start to close - Roll Call Low-income families began taking a hit this week, as advocates warn preschools are having to close as a casualty of the government shutdown.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Maryland governor announces formation of redistricting commission - Roll Call Commission formed after Senate leader Bill Ferguson, a Democrat, said that his chamber would not move forward with mid-decade redistricting.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Spokesperson contradicts Trump comment on food stamps - Roll Call President Trump said he wouldn't pay food stamp benefits until government reopens, contradicting the USDA and potentially defying court order.
Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025 Obamacare is still on Trump’s mind — but outlook appears doubtful - Roll Call President Trump wants to talk with Democratic lawmakers about the Affordable Care Act, but an election year would complicate negotiations.