House Republicans Push To Defund Special Counsel's Investigation Legal battles and political maneuvering shape the debate over funding for special counsel investigations in Washington. Top News · Jun 24, 2024
Rep. Tom Cole Wins Primary, Poised For 12Th Term Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., secures victory in primary against Paul Bondar, positioning for potential 12th term in House. Endorsed by former President Trump. Top News · Jun 19, 2024
Key results from Georgia runoff, Virginia and Oklahoma primaries - Roll Call Rep. Tom Cole in Oklahoma had no problem with a primary challenge as elections also set November matchups in Georgia and Virginia. Roll Call · Jun 18, 2024
Biden surges in the 2024 race ... for celebrity support Does it matter that the president has most of the Hollywood A-listers while Trump has a guy named Phil Robertson? Also, some lies about crime, and a sad end for cigar-smoking House Republicans The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2024
Five faces to watch Tuesday in Georgia, Oklahoma and Virginia - Roll Call Open seats in Georgia and Virginia and challenges to GOP Reps. Bob Good in Virginia and Tom Cole in Oklahoma top the list of races to watch. Roll Call · Jun 14, 2024
Trump plan to eliminate tip tax garners Capitol Hill interest - Roll Call Former President Donald Trump again trotted out his desire to eliminate federal taxes on income from tips. Roll Call · Jun 13, 2024
‘All hands on deck’: Trump vows to help GOP in House races - Roll Call Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill for the first time since the Jan. 6 insurrection, and Republicans feted him in a pep rally session. Roll Call · Jun 13, 2024
At the Races: Border (debate) not closed - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Jun 6, 2024
Cole, taking no chances, readies for primary 'bar fight' - Roll Call Not long after rising to one of the most influential positions in Washington, Tom Cole is facing a surprisingly lively primary challenge. Roll Call · May 31, 2024
Democrats decry ‘very, very harmful’ riders in Legislative Branch bill - Roll Call Rep. Rosa DeLauro praised a modest spending boost for Congress but slammed a provision that would block DEI programs. Roll Call · May 23, 2024
Scalise lays out ambitious summer appropriations timetable - Roll Call House Republicans hope to pass all annual spending bills and a defense authorization bill ahead of the chamber's August recess. Roll Call · May 22, 2024
House Legislative Branch spending bill would boost Capitol Police, GAO - Roll Call House Republican appropriators on Wednesday released the draft text of a $7.1 billion fiscal 2025 Legislative Branch spending bill. Roll Call · May 22, 2024
Nonprofits take a hit in House earmark rules - Roll Call New House Appropriations earmark rules will ban funding for nonprofits in a social service grant program run by HUD. Roll Call · Apr 25, 2024
Cole eyes axing HUD earmarks for nonprofit organizations - Roll Call Rep. Tom Cole is considering blocking nonprofits from receiving House earmarks under HUD's Economic Development Initiative grant program. Roll Call · Apr 18, 2024
Roll Call · Apr 15, 2024 Rep. Tom Cole seeks to limit earmark-driven political headaches - Roll Call After GOP opposition to LGBTQ- and abortion-related projects, the new House Appropriations chairman wants to limit “political” requests.
Roll Call · Apr 12, 2024 Harris sticks with Agriculture spending, Amodei likely to head DHS panel - Roll Call House Agriculture Appropriations Chairman Andy Harris on Friday said he’d decided to stick with his current role.
Roll Call · Apr 11, 2024 New House Appropriations cardinals slate starts to take shape - Roll Call House Republican appropriators need to choose a new Homeland Security subcommittee chair, which could occur Friday.
Roll Call · Apr 10, 2024 Cole secures Appropriations gavel ahead of fraught budget cycle - Roll Call Rep. Tom Cole secured the House Republican Conference's backing Wednesday morning to become the next Appropriations Committee chairman.
Roll Call · Apr 9, 2024 Cole gets Steering Committee nod for House Appropriations gavel - Roll Call Oklahoma Rep. Tom Cole will almost certainly be the next chairman of the House Appropriations Committee after a preliminary vote Tuesday.
Roll Call · Apr 9, 2024 Aderholt won't challenge Cole for top Appropriations slot - Roll Call The field of candidates to become the next House Appropriations Committee chair is officially down to just one.
Roll Call · Apr 5, 2024 Cardinals shuffle likely under House Appropriations shake-up - Roll Call Rep. Tom Cole’s likely ascension to the Appropriations Committee gavel would open up a key subcommittee chairmanship.
Roll Call · Apr 4, 2024 Cole: No time to waste electing new House Appropriations chair - Roll Call Rep. Tom Cole of Oklahoma wants to keep next week's scheduled vote on track to fill the vacant House Appropriations chairman position.
Roll Call · Apr 3, 2024 Aderholt wants to delay vote for new Appropriations chair - Roll Call Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Ala., wants delay in vote to pick new Appropriations chairman until GOP lawmakers can discuss budget process changes.
Roll Call · Mar 28, 2024 Cole considered early favorite to win House Appropriations gavel - Roll Call Rep. Kay Granger's decision to step down early as chair of House Appropriations opens one of the most powerful jobs in Congress.
Roll Call · Mar 22, 2024 Granger to hand off House Appropriations gavel early - Roll Call House Appropriations Chairwoman Kay Granger, R-Texas, announced Friday that she would be stepping down from the position early.