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Senate Banking advances Powell, two other Fed nominees after Raskin withdrawal - Roll Call

Senate Banking Republicans provided the quorum the panel needed Wednesday to vote on Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other nominees.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

Judge rules for Bannon on access to DOJ deliberations on executive privilege - Roll Call

The judge overseeing Steve Bannon’s contempt of Congress trial ruled Wednesday that the Department of Justice must turn over writings.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

Ways and Means contenders pony up for GOP campaign arm - Roll Call

Reps. Vern Buchanan and Jason Smith said Wednesday they're each expecting to raise $1 million for House Republicans’ campaign arm.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

Hagedorn widow faces competition for his Minnesota seat - Roll Call

Former Minnesota GOP chair Jennifer Carnahan is running for her late husband's seat in Congress, but faces opposition.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

Zelenskyy pleads with Congress, Biden for more air defense weapons in war with Russia - Roll Call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy directly pleaded for weapons during an address to Congress Wednesday.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

Homeland Security gives Afghans in US temporary protected status - Roll Call

More than 75,000 Afghans have been resettled in the US since their country's fall to the Taliban last year.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

Spending deal undercuts Biden's UN climate pledge - Roll Call

The new spending law provides just one-third of the money the White House, the House and Senate wanted for international climate programs.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

With eating disorders on the rise, lawmakers seek legislative answer - Roll Call

The pandemic set ideal conditions for eating disorders and the rate of cases rose accordingly. Lawmakers are looking at a response.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

People should ‘inform themselves’ on Cuba situation, says Rep. Albio Sires - Roll Call

New Jersey Rep. Albio Sires reflects on frustrations that drove him to retire and why he doesn't play basketball with his colleagues.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022

K Street firms starting to tap private equity, even go public - Roll Call

Firms taking on investor partners or selling stock say they can expand into new business areas or outside of Washington.

Roll Call · Mar 16, 2022