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House rejects Gaetz resolution to remove US troops from Somalia - Roll Call

The House easily rejected Rep. Gaetz' resolution requiring US troops to be returned from Somalia, but more than 100 lawmakers were on board.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

Capitol Lens | Jerry Springer - Roll Call

TV personality Jerry Springer died Thursday at age 79. Here are some of our archival photos from his 2003 foray in the political realm.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

You sunk my battleground! Campaign 2024 gets underway - Roll Call

Joe Biden made his 2024 election announcement, and it will have significant effect on down-ballot House and Senate races.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

In wake of Pentagon leak, ‘antiquated’ staff clearance system looks hard to change - Roll Call

Despite calls for more access, top security clearances for congressional staff may tighten in the wake of sensitive document leaks.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

‘Not all bosses are created equally’: Houchin remembers Coats as among the best - Roll Call

Newly elected Erin Houchin said former boss Dan Coats treated his staffers with decorum and kindness — not a universal experience on the Hill.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

Promise or peril? AI may offer both to congressional staff - Roll Call

More than 100 congressional staffers gathered to hear how artificial intelligence tools could help — or hurt — their work on the Hill.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

Congress starts work on renewal of controversial surveillance law - Roll Call

Justice Department and intelligence officials face a skeptical Congress as they push to renew a contentious surveillance law.

Roll Call · Apr 27, 2023

House GOP readying economic package with business tax breaks - Roll Call

House Republicans are preparing to take up some favored tax breaks as part of a broader package aimed at spurring economic growth.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023

Senate passes measure to roll back truck emissions rule - Roll Call

The Senate barely passed a joint resolution that would stop tougher EPA standards for smog-forming emissions from heavy trucks.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023

House passes $1.5 trillion debt limit increase, spending cuts - Roll Call

House Republicans passed legislation Wednesday pairing nearly $4.8 trillion in deficit reduction with a debt limit increase into next year.

Roll Call · Apr 26, 2023