Even with spending framework, infrastructure delays loom - Roll Call Programs approved in the bipartisan infrastructure law remain in a holding pattern until Congress can pass a spending bill. Roll Call · Feb 10, 2022
Black, Latino candidates dominate fourth quarter’s top fundraisers - Roll Call Black and Latino candidates in some of the most high-profile races dominated the list of top fundraisers in 2022's fourth quarter. Roll Call · Feb 10, 2022
Biden’s Supreme Court pledge opens another avenue for talk about equality - Roll Call Expected nomination of Black woman is likely to lead to more discussions about how to discuss race in America Roll Call · Feb 10, 2022
Senators unveil compromise Violence Against Women Act - Roll Call Latest reauthorization bill drops provision to close "boyfriend loophole," which would have expanded gun bans for convicted domestic abusers. Roll Call · Feb 9, 2022
Appropriators reach 'framework' deal on fiscal 2022 spending - Roll Call House and Senate Appropriations committee leaders said Wednesday they had a deal on a "framework" to start writing compromise spending bills. Roll Call · Feb 9, 2022
Republicans: Biden forcing 'woke' agenda in infrastructure law - Roll Call Republicans are ramping up complaints that the White House is injecting its agenda into implementing the bipartisan infrastructure law. Roll Call · Feb 9, 2022
Minimum wage push spices up restaurant aid debate - Roll Call A fight over wages for restaurant workers is posing a new threat to a bipartisan effort to funnel additional federal aid to restaurants. Roll Call · Feb 9, 2022
Rep. Jason Smith opts out of Senate bid, will run for Ways and Means slot - Roll Call Smith, of Missouri, is an ambitious member of the GOP conference who's become known for fiery partisan attacks on budget bills. Roll Call · Feb 9, 2022
The NFL’s missteps get amplified on its big stage - Roll Call The NFL is more popular than ever, and this is despite fresh scrutiny on a litany of its organizational failures. Roll Call · Feb 9, 2022
Immigration agency aims to 'welcome' in new mission statement - Roll Call The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services update reflects shift from Trump-era label that removed 'nation of immigrants' description. Roll Call · Feb 9, 2022
New Army climate strategy splits the parties - Roll Call The Army released a new strategy for reducing its carbon footprint and reaching net zero emissions by 2050. Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022
Capitol Police chief pushes back against Rep. Nehls’ allegations of improper investigation - Roll Call Capitol Police Chief J. Thomas Manger defended his department, saying an officer acted with vigilance in Nehl's office. Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022
Senators say German chancellor backs Biden on Russia, Nord Stream 2 - Roll Call Senate Minority Leader McConnell dined with German chancellor, and said he is sure Germany would nix the gas pipeline if Russia sacks Ukraine. Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022
Stopgap bill passes House as appropriators narrow differences - Roll Call The House passed a stopgap appropriations bill Tuesday evening to extend current federal agency funding rates through March 11. Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Child tax credit talks quietly percolate amid advocates' push - Roll Call Romney suggested senators could turn focus next to reviving an expanded child tax credit after a more generous version lapsed last month.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Undocumented immigrants eligible for 'dignity program' under bill - Roll Call The bill by freshman Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., offers a path to legal residency and a ramp-up of border security efforts.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Amtrak IG: Gateway project needs better management planning - Roll Call A report by the passenger railroad’s watchdog calls into question its ability to efficiently and effectively implement $30 billion plan.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Senate Finance leaders outline mental health legislative timeline - Roll Call Senate Finance Committee leaders said they aim to put together a bipartisan legislative package addressing mental health.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Biden administration strikes deal with Japan on steel tariffs - Roll Call The Biden administration announced an agreement with Japan to temper a 25 percent Trump administration steel tariff.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Immigration agency extends work permit validity - Roll Call Refugees and those granted asylum may now renew their work permits in two-year increments rather than annually, USCIS said Monday.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Supreme Court signals few map changes before midterms - Roll Call The court's decision on Alabama's congressional map may mean other states’ Voting Rights Act challenges will take longer.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Crypto industry poised to play larger role in midterm campaigns - Roll Call The crypto currency industry contributed far more money to candidates in 2021 than in 2019, a sign of its growing market value.
Roll Call · Feb 8, 2022 Rep. Claudia Tenney loves curling and she’s not ashamed to admit it - Roll Call “The best Olympic sport is curling,” says the New York Republican, a high school curling champion who played before push brooms.
Roll Call · Feb 7, 2022 The budget impasse is squeezing the Pentagon, despite its riches - Roll Call Congress' inability, thus far, to pass fiscal 2022 spending bills is causing budget problems for the Defense Department.
Roll Call · Feb 7, 2022 Supreme Court allows Alabama to use GOP congressional map - Roll Call The 5-4 ruling means Alabama may be holding its primary using a map that a lower court found likely to have violated the Voting Rights Act.