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Rep. Tony Cárdenas on his legacy and Latinos’ electoral shift - Roll Call

“Our democracy is going to survive,” says the California Democrat, who after six terms is closing out his final weeks in Congress.

Roll Call · Dec 11, 2024

New Congress brings churn in health policy leadership - Roll Call

Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, Senate Finance to see dramatic changes in January, thanks to retirements, electoral defeats.

Roll Call · Nov 13, 2024

Eshoo, longtime Silicon Valley lawmaker, announces plans to retire - Roll Call

Eshoo, 80, spent much of her three decades on Capitol Hill political career focusing on health and technology policy.

Roll Call · Nov 21, 2023

Jeffries bypasses two Californians in his pick for House Democrats' campaign arm

WASHINGTON — Incoming House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., on Tuesday named Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., to chair House Democrats' campaign arm, bypassing the two Californians who were actively seeking the post.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 21, 2022

Editorial: 988 is a crucial lifeline — but needs federal guidance and funding to remain vital

For all the convulsive court decisions, congressional hearings, price increases, invasions, mass killings and social media takeovers, 2022 should also be remembered as the year of 988 — the nationwide crisis line that went live in July. If the states and the federal government do their work, the number could…

Los Angeles Times · Dec 15, 2022

Clyburn backed by acclamation as Democrats fill out leadership team

WASHINGTON — House Democrats continued Thursday to set their leadership team for the next Congress, approving outgoing House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn as assistant Democratic leader and picking four members to run the caucus’ messaging arm, among other posts.

Tribune News Service · Dec 1, 2022

Clyburn backed by acclamation as Democrats fill out leadership team - Roll Call

House Democrats approved outgoing House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn as assistant Democratic leader, among other posts.

Roll Call · Dec 1, 2022

Jeffries gets bigger role in picking House Democrats’ campaign chief

A new rule is intended to keep the chair of the House Democrats' campaign committee accountable to the party's leader.

Roll Call · Nov 30, 2022

Who can lift up Congress? Maybe dogs - Roll Call

Capitol Hill may be buttoned up, but not when it comes to pets. Dogs are everywhere, enhancing mental health and watching history unfold.

Roll Call · Oct 27, 2022

Lawmakers look to the Mall for new Smithsonians, but it’s not a done deal yet - Roll Call

The site selection deadline is fast approaching for the American Women’s History Museum and the National Museum of the American Latino.

Roll Call · Oct 20, 2022