Spending law unenforceable if the president wants to violate it - Roll Call There is little Congress can do to enforce a law designed to safeguard its power of the purse if the president disregards it. Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025
Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84 - Roll Call Cheney, who served four presidents and spent a decade in the House of Representatives, died Monday night at age 84. Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025
Life after Congress: Ryan Costello's core memories include shutdowns, redistricting - Roll Call The Pennsylvania Republican chooses not to look back after redistricting convinced him to step down from his district. Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025
Justice Department defends criminal case against James Comey - Roll Call The Justice Department defended its controversial criminal case against former FBI director James B. Comey on Monday. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
In the Spotlight: Tim Kaine - Roll Call Virginia senator leads a push to end Brazil tariffs and reaffirm Congress' authority in international trade. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
At the Capitol, history is always in the making - Roll Call “I really do think that we ought to listen to what our founders said,” the retiring U.S. Capitol Historical Society president says. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
Appeals court sounds skeptical of Trump's asylum ban - Roll Call A federal appeals court on Monday sounded skeptical of President Donald Trump's proclamation effectively ending asylum in the United States. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
Shutdown pressures on the rise - Roll Call The CQ Budget podcast discusses the state of shutdown negotiations and whether there is a path toward a deal. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
Senate leaders prepare to pivot to a new bill to end shutdown - Roll Call “The objective here is to try and get something that we could send back to the House that would open up the government," Thune said. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
WH: Venezuela strikes fall short of triggering legal limits - Roll Call Administration says attacks on alleged drug smugglers don't rise to the level of hostilities that require congressional approval. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
USDA tells court it will disburse all SNAP contingency funds - Roll Call The Trump administration told a federal judge Monday it will deplete a contingency fund to pay a portion of food stamp benefits in November. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
Trump allies see no need for bill weighing in on ballroom - Roll Call President Donald Trump's poll numbers have slipped as congressional allies defended his White House ballroom project. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
Congress leads reversal of land use rules amid BLM director questions - Roll Call Amid questions about authority of acting Bureau of Land Management director, Congress is rescinding agency land use rules. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
Democrats seek funding details on Cape Cod bridges, port projects - Roll Call Democrats worry that a White House threat to pause Corps of Engineers funds could stall projects such as replacing bridges to Cape Cod, Mass. Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025
Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025 Trump's tariff regime case could reshape Congress' taxing power - Roll Call The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Wednesday over whether a law allows President Donald Trump to implement a worldwide tariff regime.
Roll Call · Nov 3, 2025 This week: Senate shutdown show returns amid key elections - Roll Call Talks continue on ending a partial government shutdown that will set a new record Tuesday night, while more Americans are feeling the pinch.
Roll Call · Nov 2, 2025 DNC chair says wins in Virginia and New Jersey would signal 2026 blue wave - Roll Call DNC Chair Ken Martin says Democrats have the momentum ahead of elections in New Jersey and Virginia, which could signal a blue wave in 2026.
Roll Call · Nov 1, 2025 Federal judge thanks Trump, orders him to make SNAP payments - Roll Call A federal judge ordered the administration to make a full payment of monthly food stamp benefits by Monday or a partial payment by Wednesday.
Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025 Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026 - Roll Call Ohio’s redistricting commission on Friday approved a new House map that could help Republicans pick up two seats in the 2026 elections.
Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025 SASC leaders press DOD for legal justification of boat strikes - Roll Call Defense panel’s top Republican and Democrat release letters previously sent to Defense secretary requesting details and legal rationale.
Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025 Federal judge directs USDA to pay November food stamp benefits - Roll Call A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order Friday that would compel the government to distribute food stamp benefits for November.
Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025 Lawmakers spar over possible Trump third term as president leaves door open - Roll Call Trump set off a debate in Congress by saying the Constitution is "pretty clear" in barring a third term, but his MAGA allies have a "plan."
Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025 Photos of the week | October 24-30, 2025 - Roll Call While the Senate continues to be deadlocked over the shutdown, the House has not been in session since Sept. 19.
Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025 Taking the ‘Vineland’ express to ‘One Battle After Another’ - Roll Call Jason Dick and Sean Carswell discuss Thomas Pynchon’s novel “Vineland,” how it leads to Paul Thomas Anderson’s movie “One Battle After Another,” the conversation those two works have about American culture and politics, as well as the 1960s left, the Nixonian right, Reaganism, the drug war, Trumpism and, for good…
Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025 Trump calls for Senate 'nuclear option' to end government shutdown - Roll Call Trump called for Senate Republicans to end the shutdown by using the so-called "nuclear option" to eliminate the legislative filibuster.