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AI rush prompts raft of guardrail proposals - Roll Call

Congress is caught up in the debate over AI, with lawmakers pitching plans that seek to ensure user safety and address job threats.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

The biggest name in the House right now hasn’t been sworn in yet - Roll Call

With an Epstein discharge petition on the line, Adelita Grijalva is ready to claim her seat — but she’s still waiting.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

Trump feted by Cabinet members over ‘historic’ deal — on Gaza, not shutdown - Roll Call

President Trump on Thursday celebrated the Israel-Hamas deal while showing little interest in working to end the government shutdown.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

Life after Congress: Wenstrup’s return to Ohio brings journey full circle - Roll Call

More than many lawmakers, former Rep. Brad Wenstrup was well positioned to make an easy transition from Congress back to “civilian” life.

Roll Call · Oct 9, 2025

Democrats seize on conservative support as hope to end shutdown - Roll Call

GOP’s clean continuing resolution goes down for a sixth time in the Senate, with no change in votes from previously.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary - Roll Call

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson launched a primary challenge against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

2026 could be breakout year for blue-collar Democratic women - Roll Call

As Democrats try to win back working-class voters, female candidates are campaigning around economic populism and their blue-collar roots.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

How director Raoul Peck found a ‘new Orwell’ - Roll Call

“He was not writing about some sort of future republic,” says the Academy Award-nominated director of “Orwell: 2+2=5.”

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

Supreme Court sounds ready to revive lawsuit over ballot counting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to allow a challenge to Illinois’ counting of ballots up to 14 days after Election Day.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. announces comeback bid in Illinois - Roll Call

Former Illinois Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. announced a comeback bid Wednesday, entering the Democratic primary for the 2nd District.

Roll Call · Oct 8, 2025