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. Roll Call · Mar 2
War powers votes unlikely to rein in Trump after Iran strikes A procedural vote on the resolution could happen as soon as Tuesday, according to a source familiar with the situation. Roll Call · Feb 28
War Powers votes loom for Congress after U.S. strikes Iran War Powers votes loom for Congress after U.S. strikes Iran - Defense Roll Call · Feb 28
Moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapses amid shutdown A moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapsed with the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Roll Call · Feb 27
Trump plays coy on Texas Senate GOP primary endorsement in Corpus Christi President Trump teased an endorsement in Texas' GOP Senate primary — but he didn't say who he would prefer advance to the general election. Roll Call · Feb 27
Bill Clinton tells lawmakers he saw no Epstein misconduct Former President Bill Clinton denied any wrongdoing in his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein during a deposition with a House panel. Roll Call · Feb 27
North Carolina primary becomes an early test for Democrats Rematch of 2022 Democratic primary features Rep. Valerie Foushee vs. Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam. Roll Call · Feb 27
Does labeling protest ‘domestic terrorism’ weaken national security — and First Amendment protections? And does the Trump administration’s expansive definition of the term clash with First Amendment rights? Rachel Levinson-Waldman explains on Equal Time. Roll Call · Feb 27
Supreme Court weighs legality of gun ban for drug users The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Monday over a federal law banning drug users from buying or possessing firearms. Roll Call · Feb 27
Photos of the week | February 20-26, 2026 President Donald Trump's State of the Union address and the "Doggi Gras Pawrade" highlighted the week in Congress. Roll Call · Feb 27
Bipartisan Senate bill promises 'commonsense fixes' to IRS Senate Finance Committee leaders introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to overhaul the procedures and administration of the IRS. Roll Call · Feb 27
Tillis threatens nominee holds over immigration data request GOP Sen. Thom Tillis has threatened to place a hold on additional nominees if he doesn't get data he requested from DHS. Roll Call · Feb 27
Hill added $34 billion in unrequested defense program funds Congress added billions of dollars beyond the Pentagon’s budget request for research and procurement projects that receive little scrutiny. Roll Call · Feb 26
The search for Democrats’ HR 1 At their annual policy retreat in Virginia this week, House Democrats talked affordability — and exactly what that means. Roll Call · Feb 26
Roll Call · Feb 26 Senators question Pentagon official over El Paso airspace closure A Pentagon official brushed off criticism over the department’s role in the FAA's brief closure of airspace over El Paso this month.
Roll Call · Feb 26 Hillary Clinton tells lawmakers she has no Epstein case information Former secretary of State told House lawmakers she did not have information on the past criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
Roll Call · Feb 26 At the Races: Make Tuesday nights political again Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including State of the Union fallout and Texas primaries closing in.
Roll Call · Feb 26 Senate Judiciary advances child online safety measures Package would address sentencing guidelines for child sexual abuse material, threats to distribute and coercion schemes.
Roll Call · Feb 26 House misses its own deadline for bill to expand ethanol sales House Republicans blew past a deadline to release legislation that would allow the year-round sale of E15 gasoline last week.
Roll Call · Feb 25 Beads, bones and bipartisanship: Tillis’ last pawrade Dogs strut down the halls of Hart in what’s become a popular Capitol Hill tradition — a costume parade featuring lawmakers, staff and their dressed-up pets.
Roll Call · Feb 25 Push for a ‘talking filibuster’ stalls in Senate GOP conference The plan is a nonstarter for most GOP senators, who have warned of a monthslong suck of precious floor time.
Roll Call · Feb 25 That’s entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026 Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the artistic merits of the 2026 State of the Union, whether Hollywood or Washington is the entertainment capital and the reasons for sitting through President Donald Trump’s 1 hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Show Notes:
Roll Call · Feb 25 Capitol Lens | Pausing for paws Sen. Thom Tillis introduces Babydog to the crowd gathered for the “Doggi Gras Pawrade” in the Hart building’s atrium on Wednesday.
Roll Call · Feb 25 ATF pick decries GOP-led budget cuts ATF nominee pledges to target violent crime and focus on repeat violent offenders, serial shooters and gang members.
Roll Call · Feb 25 Iran war powers votes expected 'very soon' Bipartisan lawmakers weigh in in the House and Senate as Trump amasses a “massive armada” in and around the region.