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Photos of the week | May 16-22, 2025 - Roll Call

It was a sad week in Washington with the death of Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, D-Va., and the shooting of two Israeli Embassy workers.

Roll Call · May 23, 2025

DCCC targets California Asian American voters in first paid ads of 2026 cycle - Roll Call

The DCCC's first paid ads of the 2026 election cycle target Asian American voters in several Southern California swing districts.

Roll Call · May 23, 2025

With 2026 midterms top of mind, budget vote takes center stage - Roll Call

The budget measure will likely become a cornerstone of 2026 campaign messaging, with candidates, parties and PACs weighing in.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

At the Races: One big beautiful campaign - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and the 2026 midterms.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

In CRA first, Senate blocks EPA waivers after procedural change - Roll Call

The Senate, in a first, used a fast-track procedure Thursday to nullify three EPA emissions waivers for California.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

Senate sidesteps parliamentarian, widens reach of CRA - Roll Call

The Senate voted Wednesday to approve procedural changes that allow it to take up three joint resolutions that would vacate EPA waivers.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

Sweeping budget package passes House after weeks of arm-twisting - Roll Call

House Republicans passed their "big, beautiful" reconciliation bill early Thursday morning, sending to the Senate a filibuster-proof package.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

FDA won’t approve COVID shot for healthy, non-elderly population - Roll Call

The Food and Drug Administration will no longer approve COVID-19 vaccines for healthy people under 65 without rigorous trials.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

As House members run for Senate, their seats become prime targets - Roll Call

With a trio of House members running for Senate in Minnesota, New Hampshire and Kentucky, their seats have become prime targets to flip.

Roll Call · May 21, 2025

No cameras, please: Some offices in Congress warn visitors not to film - Roll Call

On a recent walk around the Capitol complex, we spotted several signs outside doorways discouraging “recording, filming, livestreaming, and photography.”

Roll Call · May 21, 2025