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Capitol Lens | Busted - Roll Call

Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota points to the bust of former Vice President Hubert Humphrey in the Capitol on Wednesday.

Roll Call · Mar 15, 2023

Border chief asks House panel to boost migrant processing - Roll Call

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz told House Republicans on Wednesday that his agency needs more technology and resources.

Roll Call · Mar 15, 2023

Former Sen. Breaux leads new push against Biden tax plan - Roll Call

A group that was set up to fight a prior Biden administration-backed tax increase on wealth transfers is launching a new campaign.

Roll Call · Mar 15, 2023

Biden touts new gun actions near site of California mass shooting - Roll Call

President Joe Biden paid tribute to the victims of a mass shooting in Monterey Park, Calif., as he outlined Tuesday an executive order aimed at upping the number of background checks on firearm sales. The president said his executive order directs Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to take every lawful…

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2023

House, Senate members affected in DC Health Link breach total 21 - Roll Call

The DC Health Link data breach impacted 21 members across the House and Senate who get their insurance through the program.

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2023

House Democrats call to improve border appointment app - Roll Call

House Democrats raised concerns Monday about the Biden administration’s use of a smartphone app for migrants to request asylum appointments.

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2023

‘Watershed’ $1 trillion defense budget on the horizon - Roll Call

As the Pentagon unveils its $842 billion budget request for fiscal 2024, the prospect of a $1 trillion defense budget looms.

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2023

Legislative branch budget: Another proposed increase for Capitol Police - Roll Call

The Capitol Police would receive a significant funding boost under President Joe Biden’s proposed fiscal 2024 budget.

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2023

NSF eyes science alliances on ‘steroids’ to meet China challenge - Roll Call

The NSF director wants to put US science collaboration with allies “on steroids” as part of the effort to compete with China.

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2023

Supreme Court case features twist on appropriations power - Roll Call

The Supreme Court is poised to decide whether the Appropriations Clause in the Constitution limits what lawmakers can do.

Roll Call · Mar 14, 2023