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‘You can’t always get what you want’ — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

Rep. Katie Porter playing a parody of “Jeopardy!” with witnesses at a House hearing highlights this week’s Congressional Hits and Misses.

Roll Call · Jul 14, 2023

Photos of the week ending July 14, 2023 - Roll Call

Photos of the week: Congress returned from their Fourth of July recess this week. CQ Roll Call photojournalists were there to capture the action.

Roll Call · Jul 14, 2023

Can Threads replace Twitter as Washington’s political watercooler?  - Roll Call

Communications staffers weigh the risks of scaling back on Twitter in favor of Mark Zuckerberg's latest social media venture.

Roll Call · Jul 14, 2023

Manchin opposition imperils Su’s chances of Labor confirmation - Roll Call

With Sen. Joe Manchin opposed, Julie Su needs support from Sens. Jon Tester and Kyrsten Sinema to become secretary of Labor.

Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023

Mayorkas says congressional threats not affecting his work - Roll Call

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas highlighted efforts to stop fentanyl entering the country during an event in New York.

Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023

HASC hold on DOD reprogramming draws ire of Colorado Dems - Roll Call

The dispute between Colorado and Alabama over where to put U.S. Space Command's headquarters has ensnared DOD reprogramming requests.

Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023

Climate protesters disrupted the congressional softball game. Lawmakers had a dance party - Roll Call

The annual game raised a record amount for a breast cancer charity this year. “That’s why the game must go on,” said announcer Amy Klobuchar.

Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023

One year in, 988 crisis line looks to next steps - Roll Call

One year after it was rolled out, officials, lawmakers and advocates say 988 has been a strong addition to the continuum of care.

Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023

FDA approves first OTC birth control pill - Roll Call

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Opill, making it the nation’s first over-the-counter birth control pill.

Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023

House GOP anti-spending fervor may not apply to member pay raise - Roll Call

House Republicans left out the traditional language blocking a cost-of-living increase from this year’s Legislative Branch spending bill.

Roll Call · Jul 13, 2023