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Torres Small backed by Senate Agriculture leaders for USDA deputy - Roll Call

Senate Agriculture Committee leaders say they support Xochitl Torres Small's promotion to Agriculture deputy secretary.

Roll Call · May 10, 2023

Santos isn’t the first member of Congress indicted. Here’s how others ended up - Roll Call

Here's what happened in past cases of members of Congress who were indicted in office, as New York Republican George Santos was Wednesday.

Roll Call · May 10, 2023

House panel moves to block Biden student loan forgiveness plan - Roll Call

Republicans on a House committee approved a measure Wednesday to overturn President Joe Biden's plan to forgive student loan debt.

Roll Call · May 10, 2023

No debt deal, but Biden, Hill leaders agree to meet again - Roll Call

President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn't appear to get any closer to agreement on how to raise the debt ceiling.

Roll Call · May 9, 2023

Rep. George Santos reportedly facing federal criminal charges - Roll Call

CNN reports that federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against Rep. George Santos, who could appear in court Wednesday.

Roll Call · May 9, 2023

Feinstein returning to the Senate - Roll Call

Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to the Senate after a bout with shingles that began in March and prompted some calls for her resignation.

Roll Call · May 9, 2023

Business groups weigh in on debt limit impasse ahead of meeting - Roll Call

Business groups are pressuring the two parties to cut a bipartisan deal to promptly resolve the ongoing debt limit standoff.

Roll Call · May 9, 2023

Labor union challenges constitutionality of debt limit law - Roll Call

As the nation approaches its borrowing limit, a federal worker labor union has filed a lawsuit to challenge a law that caps government debt.

Roll Call · May 9, 2023

Senate Democrats request details on gifts to Clarence Thomas - Roll Call

Senate Democrats requested more information from a billionaire GOP donor on gifts to Justice Clarence Thomas.

Roll Call · May 9, 2023

Even Senate sponsors are skeptical of bills to shield kids online - Roll Call

Even as many advance in congressional committees, bills to protect children online could be doomed by opposition from powerful opponents.

Roll Call · May 9, 2023