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Ivanka Trump asked to interview in Capitol riot inquiry - Roll Call

The House panel investigating the Capitol riot is asking Ivanka Trump to voluntarily appear for an interview in February.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2022

Democrats 'not ready to throw in the towel' on child tax credit - Roll Call

Top Democratic tax writers remained optimistic Thursday about restoring a more generous version of the child tax credit.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2022

Senate Judiciary approves bill cracking down on tech monopolies - Roll Call

Republicans and Democrats are joining forces to try preventing tech giants from harming smaller companies by pushing their own products.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2022

'Rise in violent rhetoric': Lawmakers in both parties report spike in death threats - Roll Call

Two-thirds of lawmakers who responded to a CQ Roll Call survey reported experiencing death threats as America's politics grow more heated.

Roll Call · Jan 20, 2022

Reshaping society, the Supreme Court way - Roll Call

The Supreme Court is poised to rule on several sweeping cases that could drastically change public policy making and jurisprudence.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2022

Acknowledging hurdles, Biden ready to split up budget package - Roll Call

Biden publicly acknowledged for the first time that his stalled budget reconciliation package may need to be substantially slimmed down.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2022

Biden ties midterm election legitimacy to doomed voting rights bill - Roll Call

President Joe Biden did say Wednesday that there may be a way to reach consensus on the Electoral Count Act.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2022

Senators struggle on Russia sanctions as 'hourglass' runs low - Roll Call

As Russia inches closer to invading Ukraine, senators are running out of time for a sanctions package that might provide deterrence.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2022

Congress mulls independent immigration courts as backlog soars - Roll Call

A hearing Thursday by a Judiciary panel will consider the prospect of taking the immigration court system out of the Justice Department.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2022

Contractor's 'excess' profits reignite debate on Pentagon oversight - Roll Call

Congress is considering legislation to require government contractors to reveal more about their pricing, setting off a partisan debate.

Roll Call · Jan 19, 2022