'It doesn't matter': Trump looked very much like a second-term president this week President Trump uncharacteristically spent much of the week behind closed doors and appeared subdued in public. Roll Call · Feb 13
Rep. Malliotakis asks Supreme Court to halt redraw of district New York Rep. Nicole Malliotakis asked the Supreme Court on Friday to stop a state court order to redraw her district ahead of the midterms. Roll Call · Feb 13
This week, on Attorney General Hospital — Congressional Hits and Misses There was a lot of drama on Capitol Hill this week when two attorney generals testified at hearings in. the Senate and House. Roll Call · Feb 13
House farm bill would set hemp testing, pesticide label authority The House Agriculture Committee unveiled a five-year farm bill that could divide members across regional lines as much as political ones. Roll Call · Feb 13
Virginia Supreme Court allows redistricting special election to proceed The Virginia Supreme Court will allow a special election on redistricting to move forward while a legal challenge to the process continues. Roll Call · Feb 13
Photos of the week | February 6-12, 2026 A hearing on the Epstein files, ICE oversight, the attorney general's testimony and Buddhist monks highlighted the week in Congress. Roll Call · Feb 13
Spotlight on the National Press Club, and its new president Jason Dick and Mark Schoeff Jr. talk about Mark’s new position as president of the National Press Club and the club’s mission, press freedoms, how politicians and journalists interact and they even explain how legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady fits into all this. Show Notes: Roll Call · Feb 13
After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver After stalled health deal, voters want Congress to deliver - Health Care Concerns about health costs are a top issue for voters. Roll Call · Feb 13
NTSB chair says Senate bill could have prevented DC air crash Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy urged action on recommendations prompted by the January 2025 crash at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Roll Call · Feb 12
Satellite licensing bill advances after Cruz, Cantwell deal Senators reached agreement on a bill that would speed satellite licensing by the FCC, with additional checks to address Democratic concerns. Roll Call · Feb 12
With no agreement on DHS funding, Congress leaves town Leaders of both chambers told members they would be given 48 hours notice to return to the Capitol if a deal is reached. Roll Call · Feb 12
Among the Capitol press corps, look for Frederick Douglass For the first time, a press gallery on Capitol Hill is named after a journalist: the abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Roll Call · Feb 12
At the Races: Let the market decide Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches. Roll Call · Feb 12
Senate votes to overturn DC tax decoupling, as locals push back City officials questioned Republicans’ timing and warned the move could disrupt tax season and blow a hole in D.C.’s budget. Roll Call · Feb 12
Roll Call · Feb 12 EPA repeals endangerment finding, tailpipe emissions standards The EPA formally repealed the 2009 endangerment finding that greenhouse gases are a pollutant that threaten public health.
Roll Call · Feb 11 Time for 'Plan B' as DHS talks drag ahead of funding deadline Lawmakers made no apparent progress toward a deal Wednesday on an extension of Department of Homeland Security funding.
Roll Call · Feb 11 House passes revamped citizenship and voter ID bill After weeks of pressure from rank-and-file Republicans, the House on Wednesday passed a bill aimed at creating a federal voter ID mandate.
Roll Call · Feb 11 Bondi deflects criticism at hearing dominated by Epstein file release Attorney General Pamela Bondi showed little regret at a House hearing Wednesday for the DOJ's controversial handling of the Epstein files.
Roll Call · Feb 11 Dems in illegal orders video defiant after DOJ's failed indictment attempt Democratic lawmakers targeted by the Justice Department over a video directed at servicemembers consider their own legal action.
Roll Call · Feb 11 Michigan Democratic Senate hopefuls tout their union bona fides The leading Democratic candidates in Michigan’s critical Senate race all pitched themselves as strong union allies during a forum Wednesday.
Roll Call · Feb 11 House members push for PBM changes, question Trump drug plan Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came down hard on various sectors of the U.S. prescription drug supply during a hearing on Wednesday.
Roll Call · Feb 11 Trump, Netanyahu keep Iran meeting behind closed doors — continuing trend Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the latest world leader to meet with the president behind closed doors.
Roll Call · Feb 11 House lawmakers spar over harms of potential DHS shutdown Republicans and Democrats sparred about the potential real-world harms of a partial shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security.
Roll Call · Feb 11 Capitol Lens | A ‘Walk for Peace’ Crowds gather in front of the Capitol building in Washington on Wednesday to watch as Buddhist monks continue their “Walk for Peace.”
Roll Call · Feb 10 DOJ tried to indict Democrats who taped military video message The DOJ sought but failed to secure an indictment related to a video message from Democratic lawmakers, according to news reports.