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Judge strikes down Biden administration asylum restrictions - Roll Call

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled against a Biden administration policy from May that limits asylum eligibility for migrants.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

Officials juggle several US goals as they award CHIPS money - Roll Call

The Commerce Department has assembled a team to allocate the money Congress provided last year to revitalize the US chip industry.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

What a long strange trip it’s been for Rep. Wiley Nickel - Roll Call

The North Carolina Democrat went viral this month for his floor speech paying tribute to the Grateful Dead.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2023

Republicans hoover up earmarks in House spending bills - Roll Call

House Republicans dominate the list of how much members earmarked parts of fiscal 2024 spending bills for projects in their districts.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2023

GOP holdouts on spending bills score dozens of earmarks - Roll Call

Seven Republicans who demanded deeper cuts before they'd support spending bills will share $123 million worth of earmarks.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2023

Biden names longtime Hill aide Shuwanza Goff as his next legislative affairs director - Roll Call

Goff, the first Black woman to serve in the role, has strong relationships on both sides of the aisle in Congress.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2023

Ayotte joins race for governor of New Hampshire after Sununu exits - Roll Call

Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte said she is running for governor of New Hampshire after fellow GOP Gov. Chris Sununu opted not to run again.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2023

FBI improperly searched for US senator's last name, court discloses - Roll Call

The FBI improperly searched foreign surveillance information using the names of a U.S. senator and a state-level politician, a court found.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2023

Divergent spending paths - Roll Call

The House and Senate are moving in opposite directions on fiscal 2024 spending, as House Republicans seek deeper cuts than senators of both parties favor. CQ Roll Call’s David Lerman, Paul M. Krawzak and Aidan Quigley assess the state of play as appropriators try to make headway before the long…

Roll Call · Jul 21, 2023

Striking words — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

House Democrats lashing out during an appropriations markup highlighted this week’s Congressional Hits and Misses.

Roll Call · Jul 21, 2023