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Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and campaign launches.

Roll Call · Jan 29

They wanted to ‘fix Congress.’ They still do, modernizers say - Roll Call

Despite losing a key Democratic champion to retirement, modernization advocates say the work isn’t done in the 119th Congress.

Roll Call · Jul 7, 2025

Ohio vacancy, challenges to Timmons and Mace top Tuesday’s races - Roll Call

Elections in five states on Tuesday include primary challenges to two House Republicans in South Carolina and an open Ohio House seat.

Roll Call · Jun 7, 2024

Impeachment, investigations, infighting: GOP’s thin margin in the House stirs intraparty conflict

WASHINGTON — The relatively weak red ripple from last week’s midterm elections may leave Republicans’ hopes for impeachment revenge against Joe Biden high and dry, but that probably won’t stop them from seeking dirt against the Democratic president, despite concerns from party moderates.

Tribune News Service · Nov 18, 2022

Investigations, impeachment, infighting: House Republicans curb their ambitions

GOP hopes for impeachment revenge against Joe Biden are fading, but that probably won’t stop them from seeking dirt on the president.

Roll Call · Nov 18, 2022

‘Fix Congress’ committee says farewell, but not for long, members hope

As the Modernization panel tasked with dragging Congress into the 21st century issues its final report, it looks to rise from the dead.

Roll Call · Nov 17, 2022

GOP angling for choice Ways and Means seats already underway - Roll Call

At least 10 Republicans appear to be in the mix to fill open slots on the Ways and Means Committee in the next Congress.

Roll Call · Nov 14, 2022

“Fix Congress” committee approves 24 recommendations in 3 minutes flat

The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress approved 23 new recommendations and one old one in a brief markup Thursday.

Roll Call · Sep 29, 2022

This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet

WASHINGTON — It felt almost like a graduation ceremony Wednesday at the final hearing of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, as witnesses and lawmakers alike celebrated their wins and dreamed of the future.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet - Roll Call

The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress held its final hearing Wednesday, pondering its future.

Roll Call · Sep 14, 2022