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Having a plan beats not having a plan - Roll Call

The early days of the 119th Congress and the second Trump administration have been a whirlwind, but here is one observation for those looking to make sense of things: Having a plan beats not having a plan.  Show Notes:

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

USTR pick Greer would open markets to offset tariff retaliation - Roll Call

Jamieson Greer, the nominee to be U.S. trade representative, said the U.S. has to open new markets to offset losses from retaliatory tariffs.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

At the Races: Budget blues - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including fundraising and a special election.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

Democrats hold Senate floor overnight to protest Trump's OMB nominee - Roll Call

Democrats held the Senate floor overnight Wednesday to protest the nomination of Russell Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

Trump’s picks for Pentagon team spark GOP debate on security - Roll Call

Trump's picks for top Pentagon roles, and their focus on China, may be out of step with GOP defense hawks in Congress.

Roll Call · Feb 6, 2025

Senate GOP prepares to move on two-step budget package - Roll Call

Senate Republicans expect to mark up their budget resolution as soon as next week, as the House GOP struggles over its version.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025

Key GOP vote on RFK Jr. faces high-stakes primary - Roll Call

Cassidy, a physician, had expressed concerns about Robert F. Kennedy Jr's vaccine skepticism, but backed him for HHS secretary nonetheless.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025

Capitol Lens | Seeking aid for USAID - Roll Call

Rep. John Garamendi, left, and Sen. Tim Kaine attend a rally on Wednesday to protest the Trump administration’s disruption to USAID.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025

‘Be that bridge’: Brad Schneider on his vision for the New Dems - Roll Call

Democrats should work with “anyone who has an open mind,” says Rep. Brad Schneider, chair of the New Democrat Coalition.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025

McConnell in wheelchair after fall outside Senate chamber - Roll Call

The former GOP Senate leader has been dogged by health problems in recent years, many related to a childhood polio diagnosis.

Roll Call · Feb 5, 2025