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Weldon nomination yanked amid vaccine concerns - Roll Call

Weldon, a longtime vaccine skeptic, had been scheduled to appear before the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2025

On COVID-19 anniversary, concerns about the lessons unlearned - Roll Call

Public health experts say the United States learned some things from COVID-19, but gaps remain in the public health infrastructure.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2025

A look back at the coronavirus lockdown - Roll Call

Five years ago this week, COVID-19 shut the world down. Here’s a look back at the first days of a pandemic that reshaped America.

Roll Call · Mar 13, 2025

Trump, Johnson praise Irish immigrants amid mass deportation push - Roll Call

At the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon at the Capitol with Taoiseach Micheál Martin, the president talked up the “unstoppable spirit of the Irish.”

Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025

Senate panel backs diplomatic nominees after Democratic delay - Roll Call

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee backed three nominees for diplomatic posts, including the ambassador to NATO.

Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025

Trump's $5 million 'gold card' visa plan likely needs Congress - Roll Call

Immigration policy experts and some Republican lawmakers cast doubt that a president could unilaterally implement a $5 million 'gold card.'

Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025

Tentative plan to dump federal office buildings leaves lawmakers in limbo - Roll Call

Dozens in Congress with offices in buildings targeted for disposal could be forced to relocate or renegotiate rent on the private market.

Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025

With mass layoffs, McMahon and Trump begin mission to end Education Department - Roll Call

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said Tuesday that large-scale staffing cuts at her department are a step toward ending its operations.

Roll Call · Mar 12, 2025

CR would provide $1.5 billion for extra, unrequested warship - Roll Call

The spending bill the House passed on Tuesday would add more than $1.5 billion to start building a warship that the Navy did not request.

Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025

Judges warn against impeachments for rulings against Trump - Roll Call

Two members of a judiciary advisory body warned Congress about trying to impeach judges when lawmakers are unhappy with their decisions.

Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025