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Fiscal 2026 funding discussions to dominate House, Senate agenda - Roll Call

Congress' September agenda will be dominated by partisan wrangling over how to avoid a partial government shutdown in less than a month.

Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025

Trump used lawmakers' break to fill out a loaded congressional to-do list - Roll Call

President Donald Trump used the summer to rack up a number of "victories," and build a robust to-do list for Congress.

Roll Call · Sep 3, 2025

'Pocket rescission' showdown - Roll Call

Democrats are warning that Republicans risk a partial government shutdown next month if they don’t resist President Donald Trump’s plan to claw back $4.9 billion in foreign aid through a so-called pocket rescission. CQ Roll Call’s Paul M. Krawzak and David Lerman explain how the White House push to cancel…

Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025

Ex-budget staffers weigh in against Trump 'pocket rescissions' - Roll Call

The letter warns that attempt to cut spending without congressional approval could heighten the risk of a partial government shutdown.

Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025

Judge rules against Trump's use of National Guard in California - Roll Call

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles violated federal law.

Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025

Back from recess, Senate turns to defense while House looks to get back to business - Roll Call

The House and Senate are back from the August recess Tuesday with no shortage of work to do this week, let alone the month of September.

Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025

Nadler won’t seek reelection to Manhattan House seat - Roll Call

Democratic Rep. Jerrold Nadler, the dean of the New York delegation and former chairman of the Judiciary Committee, is not seeking reelection.

Roll Call · Sep 2, 2025

Senate Banking Democrats urge Scott to delay Fed nominee hearing - Roll Call

As Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook fights for her job, Senate Banking panel Democrats say a hearing for a Fed nominee should be delayed.

Roll Call · Aug 29, 2025

Capitol Police nixes its equity and inclusion office - Roll Call

The Capitol Police department quietly phased out the office “over the last couple of weeks,” amid a nationwide GOP push to root out DEI.

Roll Call · Aug 29, 2025

Randy 'Duke' Cunningham, naval aviator and corrupt appropriator, dies at 83 - Roll Call

Former Rep. Randy “Duke” Cunningham, who resigned from Congress after pleading guilty to corruption charges, died Wednesday at age 83.

Roll Call · Aug 29, 2025