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Senators debate vetting process as judicial confirmation hearings start - Roll Call

Leaders on the Senate Judiciary Committee sparred Wednesday about the American Bar Association's role in reviewing judicial nominations.

Roll Call · Jun 4, 2025

CBO pegs 'big, beautiful' bill price tag at $2.4T - Roll Call

The House GOP budget bill would increase deficits and result in nearly 11 million individuals losing access to health insurance, CBO found.

Roll Call · Jun 4, 2025

The ‘predicament and necessity’ of documentary movies - Roll Call

Jason Dick talks to Sky Sitney, co-founder of DC/DOX, about this year’s documentary festival, as well as how grants being canceled and studios pulling back on the genre are playing out as both challenge and opportunity. Show Notes:

Roll Call · Jun 4, 2025

Tariffs, Ukraine war to top agenda as Trump huddles with German chancellor - Roll Call

President Trump and German Chancellor Merz will talk tariffs, automobiles and Russia-Ukraine when they meet at the White House on Thursday.

Roll Call · Jun 3, 2025

TRIO cuts emerge as Education budget sticking point - Roll Call

Senators from both parties challenged Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday about proposed cuts to college student aid programs.

Roll Call · Jun 3, 2025

Virginia governor sets Sept. 9 special election to fill Connolly’s seat - Roll Call

The special election to complete the late Rep. Gerald E. Connolly’s term will be held on Sept. 9, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Tuesday. 

Roll Call · Jun 3, 2025

New York Lt. Gov. Delgado challenging boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in 2026 - Roll Call

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is challenging his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the Democratic primary next year.

Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025

Homeland Security posts, then deletes, sanctuary jurisdictions list - Roll Call

The Department of Homeland Security has taken down a website it announced last week with a list of sanctuary jurisdictions.

Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025

A new, ‘more evergreen’ mural is coming to the halls of Longworth - Roll Call

Gone is the face of Kevin McCarthy that once featured so prominently in the Longworth basement. In its place will be images of familiar Capitol scenery.

Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025

Democrat challenges Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst days after ‘We’re all going to die’ remark - Roll Call

Sen. Joni Ernst drew a high-profile opponent after telling a constituent concerned about potential Medicaid cuts, “We’re all going to die.”

Roll Call · Jun 2, 2025