House rejects rule that would block floor votes to end tariffs House rejects a rule that would prohibit lawmakers from terminating President Donald Trump's tariffs as three Republicans vote against it. Roll Call · Feb 10
Despite impasse on CR, Thune pushes forward on DHS spending bill The battle over immigration enforcement has become a fight over whether to temporarily extend funding for the last fiscal 2026 spending bill. Roll Call · Feb 10
Voter ID bill up next in the House, with Senate future uncertain Republicans are weighing how far to take their election-year push on voter ID — and whether to tighten federal control over elections in the first place. Roll Call · Feb 10
Maine Sen. Susan Collins makes reelection bid official Maine Sen. Susan Collins, New England’s sole Republican in Congress, formally launched her bid for reelection Tuesday. Roll Call · Feb 10
Lawmakers stress need for immigration site visits without delays Democratic lawmakers in a lawsuit have emphasized the importance of being able to conduct immediate oversight visits to detention centers. Roll Call · Feb 10
As colleagues wind down their careers, Rosa DeLauro is staying put Connecticut Rep. Rosa DeLauro’s pragmatic streak has at times put her at odds with the demands of a restive base in her deep-blue district. Roll Call · Feb 10
How the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks explain the 2026 midterms The Seattle Seahawks' roster reveals a neat overlay between hometowns and college towns and key battleground states and districts. Roll Call · Feb 10
Bondi to face criticism over Epstein disclosure law at House hearing Attorney General Pamela Bondi is set to face House lawmakers at an oversight hearing Wednesday that could focus on Epstein file releases. Roll Call · Feb 10
Immigration officials defend approach at House hearing Top officials with the U.S. immigration enforcement agencies defended their approach Tuesday at a House Homeland Security Committee hearing. Roll Call · Feb 10
Capitol Lens | Comforting hand Sen. Charles E. Schumer, left, consoles Sky Roberts, brother of Jeffrey Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, in the Capitol on Tuesday. Roll Call · Feb 10
Trump's jabs at top Democrat could complicate immigration enforcement deal President Trump said he would negotiate about ICE tactics with Sen. Schumer, but aides to both did not highlight a single call or meeting. Roll Call · Feb 10
DCCC adds five House seats to its midterm target list House Democrats' campaign arm added five seats to its target list, reflecting the party’s renewed confidence ahead of the midterm elections. Roll Call · Feb 10
Senators press Lutnick over connections with Epstein Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told senators that “I have nothing to hide” in relation to his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Roll Call · Feb 10
Malinowski concedes to Mejia in New Jersey special primary Former Rep. Tom Malinowski conceded his comeback bid in New Jersey’s 11th District, clearing the path for progressive Analilia Mejia. Roll Call · Feb 10
Roll Call · Feb 10 EPA to roll back finding tying emissions to public health The EPA plans to roll back the 2009 finding that greenhouse gases are a pollutant that threaten public health and welfare.
Roll Call · Feb 10 House Rules Committee moves to protect Trump's tariffs from congressional disapproval The House Rules Committee teed up legislation that would again prevent lawmakers from terminating President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs.
Roll Call · Feb 9 White House, Democrats negotiate as shutdown deadline nears White House sends counterproposal to Senate Democrats as deadline to re-up Homeland Security spending approaches.
Roll Call · Feb 9 US moves to wipe out Stephen Bannon contempt of Congress case The Justice Department took steps Monday to unwind the contempt of Congress case against Trump ally Stephen Bannon.
Roll Call · Feb 9 Special election winners on starting in the middle Six members have been sworn in to fill House vacancies so far this Congress — and it can make for an interesting first day.
Roll Call · Feb 9 Homeland Security spending spat Lawmakers are staring down a Friday deadline for Homeland Security funding, with little hope to avoid a partial shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Chris Johnson and Valerie Yurk examine the Democrats’ demands for changes to immigration enforcement policies and the limited potential areas for compromise. Show Notes:
Roll Call · Feb 9 Congress set to drill down on immigration enforcement at hearings Republican lawmakers set up oversight hearings starting this week after the fatal shootings of two Americans by immigration agents last month.
Roll Call · Feb 9 Capitol Lens | Virtual deposition House Oversight Chairman James Comer arrives in the Rayburn building on Monday for the closed-door deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell.
Roll Call · Feb 9 Trump shrugs off racist meme posting amid rare wave of GOP criticism Continuing a recent trend, some Republicans have criticized President Donald Trump over a racist meme shared by his social media account.
Roll Call · Feb 9 FEMA earmarks threatened by immigration funding standoff Ongoing fight over fiscal 2026 funding for federal immigration agencies has also left disaster preparedness earmarks in limbo.
Roll Call · Feb 9 Trump’s drug pricing plan gets lukewarm reception Trump's plan is to establish “most favored nation” pricing to bring U.S. prescription drug pricing more in line with what other countries pay.