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This week: DHS faces possible shutdown ahead of congressional recess

This week: DHS faces possible shutdown ahead of congressional recess - Congress

Roll Call · Feb 9

Pressed for time — Congressional Hits and Misses

Temperatures around Washington started to thaw except on Capitol Hill where lawmakers ranted about Kristi Noem, bare feet, subpoenas and more.

Roll Call · Feb 6

Analilia Mejia clings to narrow lead in New Jersey special election primary

The Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th District remains close, with Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski locked in a tight race.

Roll Call · Feb 6

The Washington Press Club Foundation dinner debrief

Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman digest their experience at the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner, which came at a time of trauma for journalists on the day of mass layoffs at The Washington Post and otherwise frayed nerves in the nation’s capital.  Show Notes:

Roll Call · Feb 6

Photos of the week | January 30-February 5, 2026

Photos of the week | January 30-February 5, 2026 - Photos Of The Week DHS funding and a new member of Congress were just a couple of the highlights in and around the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

Roll Call · Feb 6

Another funding extension eyed as partisan immigration standoff deepens

Democrats have dismissed the idea of another continuing resolution over concerns that it would incentivize negotiators to drag out the talks.

Roll Call · Feb 5

Members split on plan to use reconciliation again to boost defense

Two GOP defense chairs would like to see Congress enact a second reconciliation package that includes $450 billion for national security.

Roll Call · Feb 5

Capitol Lens | Thaw, humbug!

The Capitol dome is seen through the snow-covered skylights of the Capitol Visitor Center on Thursday, as temperatures rose above freezing.

Roll Call · Feb 5

Senate GOP blocks push for legal action over Epstein law

Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat-backed measure Thursday seeking to take legal action over the DOJ's release of Epstein documents.

Roll Call · Feb 5

At the Races: ICE breaker

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

Roll Call · Feb 5