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Scalise being treated for blood cancer, plans to keep working - Roll Call

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise revealed Tuesday that he has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer.

Roll Call · Aug 29, 2023

Rep. Clyde signals appropriations fight over Trump prosecutions - Roll Call

The House Appropriations Committee could consider stripping funding from prosecutors pursuing charges against former President Donald Trump.

Roll Call · Aug 28, 2023

DC judge sets March trial for Trump charges related to Jan. 6 - Roll Call

A federal judge in Washington scheduled a March trial for Donald Trump on charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election result.

Roll Call · Aug 28, 2023

Virginia, Maryland senators dig in against more National flights - Roll Call

Senators from Virginia and Maryland wrote Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to oppose more flights to Reagan National airport.

Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023

Capitol Police promotes officers who got Jan. 6 attack spotlight - Roll Call

The Capitol Police department is poised to promote officers who became known to the public after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023

Peace in Northern Ireland, war in Ukraine — and American football - Roll Call

Several lawmakers visiting the United Kingdom and Ireland said they will be attending the Navy-Notre Dame football game Saturday in Dublin.

Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023

McConnell concedes farm bill will be late; Stabenow eyes year-end - Roll Call

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell acknowledges what had become increasingly likely: Congress won’t pass a farm bill by Sept. 30.

Roll Call · Aug 24, 2023

The contemporary reach of ‘Golda’ during the ‘Yom Kippur of democracy’ - Roll Call

With "Golda," director Guy Nattiv depicts the story of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir’s leadership during the 1973 Yom Kippur War.  

Roll Call · Aug 23, 2023

FDA taps new Human Foods Program head after baby formula crisis - Roll Call

James “Jim" Jones will start at the new Human Foods Program Sept. 24. The program will oversee food safety, chemical safety and nutrition.

Roll Call · Aug 23, 2023

Senate mulls going first on stopgap, supplemental funds package - Roll Call

Senators are quietly discussing the possibility of moving first on a stopgap spending and supplemental appropriations combo package.

Roll Call · Aug 23, 2023