Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter enters Senate race against Jon Ossoff - Roll Call Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter became the first high-profile Republican to announce a challenge to vulnerable Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Still vulnerable, even while batting .400 - Roll Call Jason Dick, Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire discuss the first Roll Call Most Vulnerable Incumbents list of the 2026 cycle, why House freshman frequently have the blues and how even gobs and gobs of money can’t always buy you an election. Show Notes: Roll Call · May 8, 2025
House Republicans pass Gulf of Mexico renaming bill - Roll Call Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said her proposal to use the name Gulf of America would spark “pride” and codify President Donald Trump’s agenda. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
As Sweden regulates nicotine products, US pulls back - Roll Call Changes to the U.S. regulatory landscape could dampen the ability to authorize new products AND enforce existing regulations. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Trump pushes back against the judges who rule against him - Roll Call Trump has a history of criticizing judges, but his administration in his second term has sought to more broadly undermine the judiciary. Roll Call · May 8, 2025
Lawmakers may reset the Congressional Review Act clock to reverse EPA waivers - Roll Call Time is running out for Congress to roll back EPA regulations under a little-used law, but Republicans are talking about resetting the clock. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
FBI director working to avoid proposed White House cuts - Roll Call FBI head acknowledges White House “skinny” budget request doesn't fund what agency needs to fulfill its mission. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
Senate Democrats need to break some streaks to win the majority - Roll Call Why would Democrats have any chance of winning the Senate in 2026? Because streaks are made to be broken, writes analyst Nathan L. Gonzales. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
Trump drops surgeon general pick, taps influencer for job - Roll Call President Donald Trump dropped his original pick for surgeon general and selected Casey Means, a health influencer. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
Being a mom in Congress is hard. But it doesn’t have to be, members say - Roll Call “I really felt like I was building the wheel,” recalls Rep. Linda Sánchez, one of only 13 voting members to ever give birth while in Congress. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
Conservatives chafe at taking Medicaid savings options off table - Roll Call House GOP leaders’ decision to step back from two pathways to major Medicaid cost savings has fueled contempt with hard-line conservatives. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
House Republicans voice concern over DOE nuclear, research cuts - Roll Call Energy Secretary Chris Wright encountered resistance from some Republicans to proposed cuts in the administration’s energy budget. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
Appropriations panel chair asks Noem for more budget information - Roll Call The president's budget plan would provide $107.4 billion for DHS in the fiscal 2026, an increase of 64.9 percent. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
Krishnamoorthi joins Senate race in Illinois - Roll Call Democratic Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois announced Wednesday morning that he is running for Senate in 2026. Roll Call · May 7, 2025
Roll Call · May 7, 2025 Pardons for friends, retribution for foes - Roll Call President Donald Trump has used the power of his office in ways critics and experts say inject politics into the criminal justice system.
Roll Call · May 7, 2025 Death is the only winner so far in Camp Lejeune litigation - Roll Call Marine’s widow seeks justice after her husband’s death, saying it was caused by exposure to contaminated drinking water at Camp LeJeune.
Roll Call · May 6, 2025 House GOP drops some Medicaid cuts from reconciliation plan - Roll Call Republicans will have to find a way make up for hundreds of billions in potential Medicaid cuts that leaders appeared to rule out Tuesday.
Roll Call · May 6, 2025 GOP senator says he opposes Trump pick for US attorney in DC - Roll Call A key Republican senator said Tuesday he would oppose President Donald Trump’s pick to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Roll Call · May 6, 2025 Supreme Court allows Trump transgender troop ban - Roll Call The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to take actions to implement a ban on transgender members of the U.S. military.
Roll Call · May 6, 2025 ‘Not for sale’ vs. ‘Never say never’: Trump, Canadian PM spar over annexation, trade - Roll Call President Trump and new Canadian leader Carney tried to be civil, but their differences on annexation and trade were clear in the Oval Office.
Roll Call · May 6, 2025 Rep. Robin Kelly is running for Senate in Illinois - Roll Call Rep. Robin Kelly on Tuesday joined the Democratic primary field for the open Senate seat in Illinois.
Roll Call · May 5, 2025 Stablecoins bill faces hurdle after Democrats withdraw support - Roll Call The outlook for a Senate stablecoins bill dims after four Democrats who backed the measure in committee withdraw support.
Roll Call · May 5, 2025 Progressive stalwart Rep. Jan Schakowsky announces retirement - Roll Call Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, a staunch progressive Democrat, announced Monday that she will not seek another term in Congress.
Roll Call · May 5, 2025 Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage running for Congress - Roll Call Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage announced Monday that he was running for the state's 2nd District represented by Democrat Jared Golden.
Roll Call · May 5, 2025 Some House GOP panels stay quiet in reconciliation text debate - Roll Call Some Republicans stayed out of the fray as House panels considered their portion of the GOP’s budget reconciliation package.