GOP budget adopted in House after late arm-twisting - Roll Call The House adopted a budget resolution after a dramatic turn of events that saw an initial vote postponement followed by a vote minutes later. Roll Call · Feb 25, 2025
DHS signs up local agencies in immigration enforcement push - Roll Call The Department of Homeland Security has signed agreements with local law enforcement agencies to assist with federal immigration operations. Roll Call · Feb 25, 2025
Michael Horowitz approaches stormy path in Trump administration - Roll Call Justice Department watchdog Michael Horowitz is again being asked to wade into the high-profile mesh of politics and federal law enforcement. Roll Call · Feb 25, 2025
No clear path to House budget adoption amid GOP holdouts - Roll Call House Republicans may postpone a planned Tuesday evening vote on their budget resolution, Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday, given multiple declared opponents on his own side of the aisle. Roll Call · Feb 25, 2025
Capitol Ink and McConnell: Capping a unique relationship - Roll Call Former Senate GOP leader Mitch McConnell and Capitol Ink have a long history together and here are just few of the more recent highlights. Roll Call · Feb 25, 2025
Trump administration seeks to boost awareness of immigration approach - Roll Call Trump administration officials have paired a public relations blitz with its policy actions on immigration. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
Vivek Ramaswamy announces run for Ohio governor - Roll Call Vivek Ramaswamy announces that he is running for Ohio governor just over a month after stepping down as co-leader of the DOGE effort. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
Republicans mostly mum on Trump’s upending of Russia policy - Roll Call Congressional Republicans have largely avoided criticizing Trump over his dramatic shift of America's long-standing Russia policy. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
Town halls give frustrated Democrats chance to vent about Trump and Musk - Roll Call Town halls offered disgruntled voters a chance to vent over frustrations over perceived Democratic inaction to confront Trump and Musk. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
Pivotal test for House budget - Roll Call CQ Budget outlines the competing pressures between GOP centrists and hardcore conservatives over a measure critical to Trump's agenda. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
House budget, disapproval measures headline congressional schedule this week - Roll Call House budget action headlines this week at the Capitol, as House Republicans also work toward overturning Biden administration regulations. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
Vote studies 2024: Biden support steadies in final year in office - Roll Call Joe Biden maintained support for his priorities in Congress, including making gains among Republicans in both chambers. Roll Call · Feb 24, 2025
Trump fires chairman of Joint Chiefs as part of Pentagon shakeup - Roll Call Trump fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., in favor of retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine. Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025
Supreme Court sidesteps Trump firing of watchdog post, for now - Roll Call The Supreme Court ruled Friday that an order reinstating Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger will remain in place for at least a few days. Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025
Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025 At CPAC, conservatives talk terms and conditions on Big Tech - Roll Call While Elon Musk drew applause at the annual right-wing political convention, attendees remained skeptical of the tech industry writ large.
Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025 House Republicans ready to roll the dice on budget blueprint - Roll Call Leaders are planning a vote early next week on their sweeping framework designed to advance President Trump’s legislative priorities.
Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025 As Egypt’s el-Sissi puts off White House visit, Democrats blame Trump’s Gaza plan - Roll Call Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah el-Sissi is putting off a White House visit over his frustration with Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza.
Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025 Republicans rediscover objections to court orders - Roll Call Republicans in recent weeks have decried rulings from district court judges that halted some Trump administration actions.
Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025 Rep. Michael Rulli on populism, energy and his noise rock past - Roll Call “Now that I’m a little older, I play more jazz and bluegrass,” says the Ohio Republican and former Red Bliss member.
Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025 Senate Democrats press HHS over FDA firings - Roll Call In letter, senators say recent staff firings could affect drug and device approval, food safety and public health threats.
Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025 Photos of the week ending February 21, 2025 - Roll Call The Senate held a "vote-a-rama" on a budget resolution and Mitch McConnell announced his retirement. Here are the photos of the week.
Roll Call · Feb 21, 2025 Senate adopts budget framework for border, defense package - Roll Call Senate Republicans finally pushed through their blueprint for the first phase of President Donald Trump's legislative agenda early Friday.
Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025 Mitch McConnell's legacy in Senate sits in the nation's courts - Roll Call Mitch McConnell will end his Senate career with his most indelible mark on the federal courts and the judicial confirmation process.
Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025 America’s heel turn: Democrats flabbergasted by Trump’s Russia pivot - Roll Call President Donald Trump shocked Democrats this week with his pivot toward Russia and his blaming Ukraine for the brutal war there.
Roll Call · Feb 20, 2025 Senate plows through overnight budget 'vote-a-rama' - Roll Call The Senate churned through amendments in a marathon voting session Thursday night into early Friday on a GOP-drafted budget resolution.