Cause and deflect — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call This week’s Hits and Misses see some congressional Republicans initiating evasive tactical maneuvers when asked about gun control. Roll Call · May 27, 2022
Progressive challenger topples Kurt Schrader in Oregon - Roll Call Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader, a fiscal conservative, lost the 5th District Democratic primary to liberal attorney Jamie McLeod-Skinner. Roll Call · May 27, 2022
‘Directly related’: Two key words could sink long-shot talks on preventing mass shootings - Roll Call Democrats are skeptical about striking a deal with Republicans to help prevent more mass shootings, which are a new American tradition. Roll Call · May 27, 2022
Adam Conover and the quest to make government accessible, funny and human - Roll Call "The G Word with Adam Conover" aims to demystify the government but comes at a low point for government and trust in it. Roll Call · May 27, 2022
Senators call decision not to prosecute FBI agents in Larry Nassar case 'infuriating' - Roll Call Two key senators said the decision not to prosecute FBI agents who did not act on reports of abuse by Larry Nassar was "infuriating." Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Funding sought for more 'responsive' satellite launches - Roll Call House lawmakers are seeking funding for a new method of launching satellites that is less vulnerable to attack. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Senators debate red flag law grants after Texas shooting - Roll Call A bipartisan group of senators is considering legislation to provide states grants to implement so-called red flag laws. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Republican bid to nix asylum policy falls short in Senate - Roll Call GOP senators fell short on a push to repeal a policy that’d overhaul how migrants’ asylum claims are processed after they cross the border. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Potential criminal matter regarding Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton referred to DOJ - Roll Call A possible criminal matter involving Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton has been referred to the Department of Justice, sources say. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Ukraine looms over the US general charged with leading NATO - Roll Call The Senate Armed Services Committee held a confirmation hearing for Christopher Cavoli, Biden's pick to be the U.S. general at NATO. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Capitol Lens | Revving up for Memorial Day - Roll Call Capitol Lens taps the archives for Memorial Day with this May 26, 2019, photo showing a Marine saluting Rolling Thunder bikers. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Senate Judiciary Committee sends DC Circuit nominee to the floor The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Judge J. Michelle Childs for the influential federal appeals court in Washington. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
With July approaching, mental health bill seems far off - Roll Call At least four congressional committees are working on mental health bills, but the list of priorities is growing. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
SCOTUS leak prompts investors to press companies on abortion - Roll Call Activist shareholders are pressuring companies on access to abortion after a leaked draft Supreme Court opinion. Roll Call · May 26, 2022
Roll Call · May 26, 2022 AAPI staffers aim to show their power on Capitol Hill - Roll Call As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month comes to a close, waves of hate and lingering fear haven’t stopped these networking groups.
Roll Call · May 26, 2022 Thousands of flags fly over the Capitol. They want to track them - Roll Call If people can find out when a pizza is out for delivery, the Modernization Staff Association thinks Congress should track flag requests too.
Roll Call · May 26, 2022 It’s ‘back to the forest’ for Rep. Peter DeFazio - Roll Call “I have one of the longest commutes in the lower 48,” says the retiring chair of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
Roll Call · May 26, 2022 Earmark fans grow among House GOP as total requests swell - Roll Call House lawmakers’ appetite for earmarking has grown a year after Democrats resurrected the practice, particularly among Republicans.
Roll Call · May 25, 2022 GOP talk of school 'hardening' panned as fig leaf by Democrats - Roll Call Senate Republicans are floating the idea of more federal grant funding for school safety measures after a mass shooting in Texas.
Roll Call · May 25, 2022 Primaries show uneven power of Trump — and progressives - Roll Call Many candidates who Donald Trump didn’t endorse still pledged their allegiance to him, a further sign he is the de facto leader of the GOP.
Roll Call · May 25, 2022 Senators talk gun legislation at hearing for Biden pick to lead ATF - Roll Call President Joe Biden’s nominee to be the nation’s top gun regulator largely dodged questions on his own views about gun control Wednesday.
Roll Call · May 25, 2022 State ballot initiatives on health focus on abortion, drugs - Roll Call Initiatives that have made state ballots so far include proposals on abortion, Medicaid expansion, drugs and tobacco.
Roll Call · May 25, 2022 Capitol Lens | Business time - Roll Call Kia ora! New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with a bipartisan group of senators in today‘s Capitol Lens.
Roll Call · May 25, 2022 Senate Republicans still want vote on border expulsion policy - Roll Call Republican lawmakers said they don’t plan to let up pressure on the Biden administration and Hill Democrats over the Title 42 policy.
Roll Call · May 25, 2022 Senate Democrats plan votes on background checks for gun buys - Roll Call Senate Democrats made plans to hold votes next month on House-passed measures to expand criminal background checks prior to gun purchases.