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Severity of Trump indictment handcuffs Republican defenses - Roll Call

The documents in Donald Trump’s federal indictment appeared serious enough for some Republicans to balk at directly defending his actions.

Roll Call · Jun 12, 2023

Senate panel to question agencies on key foreign surveillance tool - Roll Call

Lawmakers of both parties are using the expiration of the law known as FISA this year as a leverage point to demand changes.

Roll Call · Jun 12, 2023

Disaster relief caught in the supplemental spending crossfire - Roll Call

With the ink barely dry on new budget caps in the debt ceiling law, lawmakers are already tied in knots over an emergency spending package.

Roll Call · Jun 12, 2023

Former deputy librarian of Congress named interim CRS director - Roll Call

Robert R. Newlen, a former deputy librarian of Congress, will be the interim director of the Congressional Research Service.

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2023

Photos of the week ending June 9, 2023 - Roll Call

Seersucker Thursday, a new statue and a smoke-filled Washington are among the highlights of this week’s photos from the Hill.

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2023

Santos appeals order that would reveal backers of his bond - Roll Call

Rep. George Santos on Friday urged a federal judge to keep secret the three people backing his $500,000 bond.

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2023

Ways and Means GOP preps tax package for vote next week - Roll Call

The bill is expected to revive tax incentives for businesses that have phased down or lapsed under the 2017 GOP tax law.

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2023

After long suspense, political world reacts to Trump federal indictment - Roll Call

Members of Congress and other political players reacted quickly to reports late Thursday that Donald Trump had been federally indicted.

Roll Call · Jun 8, 2023

Supreme Court preserves Medicaid recipients' right to sue - Roll Call

Hospital argued Medicaid patients can't sue because they are third parties in a contract between the state and the federal government. 

Roll Call · Jun 8, 2023

Alabama ruling could help Democrats in multiple states - Roll Call

Democrats could pick up several seats as a result of a Supreme Court ruling in an Alabama case upholding part of the Voting Rights Act.

Roll Call · Jun 8, 2023