Justifications for war multiply at White House The Trump administration is trying to justify its decision to bomb Iran, but the panoply of voices muddles the message. Roll Call · Mar 4
In Texas, Crenshaw's defeat headlines some tough blows for House incumbents Massive upheaval in state that saw six Texas Republicans calling it quits or running for other offices with several potential runoffs. Roll Call · Mar 4
In North Carolina, it's Whatley vs. Cooper for Senate The blue-on-blue House 4th District battle reflects stark divisions within the Democratic Party, shaped by factors including age and ideology. Roll Call · Mar 4
Texas GOP Senate primary heads for a May runoff as Democrats back Talarico John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will face off again in May, while Texas Democrats nominate state Rep. James Talarico. Roll Call · Mar 4
Lawmakers’ concerns grow about Americans left stranded in Mideast The State Department did not order evacuation of nonessential personnel from most U.S. embassies in the Middle East until Monday. Roll Call · Mar 3
Judge hears arguments over potential FEMA job cuts Attorneys argued Tuesday over whether a federal judge should block the Trump administration from potentially cutting jobs at FEMA. Roll Call · Mar 3
Trump officials outline why they decided to bomb Iran Iranian officials masked the true intent behind their stubborn insistence to enrich uranium, two administration officials said Tuesday. Roll Call · Mar 3
Minnesota sues Trump administration over Medicaid freeze Minnesota sued the Trump administration for withholding $243 million in Medicaid payments over allegations of fraud within the state’s program. Roll Call · Mar 3
Capitol Lens | Photo stop Sen. John Kennedy poses for selfies with so-called Angel Moms before the start of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday. Roll Call · Mar 3
Letlow’s MAHA backing complicates Cassidy’s Senate retention bid The MAHA PAC is backing Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy’s opponent. Roll Call · Mar 3
Trump claims he ‘forced’ Israel into Iran war, contradicting Rubio’s account President Trump said he has not thought much about Iran's next leader and claimed he forced Israel to go to war with the Islamic Republic. Roll Call · Mar 3
What to watch from Trump’s national AI standard Experts predict the White House proposal will lean toward standards rather than strict regulation and tap congressional work on kids’ safety. Roll Call · Mar 3
Iran war triggers talk of supplemental defense funding Top lawmakers began weighing the potential need for an emergency defense spending package for the U.S. military offensive in Iran. Roll Call · Mar 3
Democrats offer farm bill amendments to roll back SNAP changes Democrats want to roll back controversial changes to the food stamp program enacted in the 2025 reconciliation law. Roll Call · Mar 3
Roll Call · Mar 3 At the Races: Time for Texas Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Texas and North Carolina.
Roll Call · Mar 2 Supreme Court halts redrawing of New York congressional district A divided Supreme Court halted a state court-ordered redistricting of the seat currently held by Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
Roll Call · Mar 2 Montana's Zinke announces plans to retire Montanan's congressional terms bookended tenure as Interior Secretary during Trump's first term in the White House.
Roll Call · Mar 2 House Ethics to investigate Mace on reimbursement practices Ethics panel says Rep. Nancy Mace is under investigation related to allegations of improper reimbursement for her D.C. lodging expenses.
Roll Call · Mar 2 Judge again blocks DHS policy on lawmaker detention center visits A federal judge more permanently stopped a policy Monday that would delay lawmaker visits to immigration detention centers.
Roll Call · Mar 2 Capitol Lens | Blue horizons Maryland State Del. Adrian Boafo, center, and Rep. Steny H. Hoyer appear at a press conference at Kenhill Center in Bowie, Md., on Monday.
Roll Call · Mar 2 Supreme Court sounds wary of gun ban for drug users The Supreme Court appeared ready Monday to limit the federal government’s ability to ban drug users from possessing firearms.
Roll Call · Mar 2 War impact on funding standoff The war against Iran gave Republicans a new line of attack in a push to end the partisan standoff over Homeland Security Department funding. CQ Roll Call’s Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how the war might impact negotiations over an immigration enforcement overhaul compromise that could clear the way…
Roll Call · Mar 2 Kristi Noem set to face lawmakers amid immigration funding clash Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to testify this week at two separate congressional oversight hearings.
Roll Call · Mar 2 Republicans send mixed signals on Trump’s Iran war objectives Trump cites need to take out Tehran’s nuclear ambitions, missile systems, navy and ability to support violent proxy groups.
Roll Call · Mar 2 This week: Iran war powers, DHS funding top congressional agenda Both chambers of Congress are poised to vote on efforts to halt the U.S. military action against Iran without congressional authorization.