Georgia’s Barry Loudermilk is latest House Republican to retire Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, said Wednesday he won’t seek a seventh term to his Georgia seat. Roll Call · Feb 4
Hamilton seen, then and now, as embodying ideal of bipartisanship Former Rep. Lee H. Hamilton, who died Tuesday, represented a fading ideal of bipartisan compromise and practicality in Congress. Roll Call · Feb 4
Cruz’s satellite licensing bill faces longer delay A bill intended to speed up approval of new satellites remains on hold after a Senate panel did not return to work on the proposal Wednesday. Roll Call · Feb 4
House advances measure to block DC tax code decoupling Local advocates warn of tax season chaos if Congress intervenes — not to mention a slippery slope for D.C.’s already limited autonomy. Roll Call · Feb 4
Democratic leaders pitch wish list ahead of DHS funding deadline Top Democrats in the House and Senate outlined their demands Wednesday for negotiations on full-year DHS funding ahead of a Feb. 13 deadline. Roll Call · Feb 4
As DHS spending debate ramps up anew, a focus on enforcement’s impact Lawmakers are using immigration enforcement horror stories to emphasize their concerns with Trump's immigration policies. Roll Call · Feb 4
Supreme Court refuses to overturn new California districts A Supreme Court order means California can use its new map -- which targets five seats currently held by Republicans -- in November. Roll Call · Feb 4
Capitol Lens | Remembering Rosa Parks A sign marks a reserved seat on a Metro Blue Line train on Wednesday honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks on her birthday. Roll Call · Feb 4
Lee Hamilton, Indiana Democrat and vice chair of 9/11 Commission, dies at 94 Former Rep Lee H. Hamilton, an Indiana Democrat who went on to chair the 9/11 Commission, has died at the age of 94. Roll Call · Feb 4
Durbin urges Section 702 hearing with administration officials In a letter, Durbin asks Grassley to ask senior executive branch officials to address use of Section 702 authority. Roll Call · Feb 4
‘De-escalate’: Trump team’s moves suggest it’s not part of the plan President Trump might have talked about moves to "de-escalate" his aggressive second term, but his actions suggest the opposite is the plan. Roll Call · Feb 4
Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn running for Hoyer’s seat Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn on Wednesday launched a second bid for Congress, announcing a run for Maryland's 5th District. Roll Call · Feb 4
Money isn’t enough to save incumbents in wave elections ANALYSIS -- Fundraising is a critical part of winning reelection, but sometimes incumbents have political problems that money can’t fix. Roll Call · Feb 3
Top Republicans throw cold water on ‘nationalizing’ elections The SAVE Act has become a rallying cry, but some see larger constitutional issues — or warn of slippery slopes in partisan times. Roll Call · Feb 3
Roll Call · Feb 3 Congress turns to Homeland Security funding clash Congress now looks to move forward on a Homeland Security spending measure ensnared in controversies over immigration enforcement.
Roll Call · Feb 3 Trump borrowing from past presidents he has long lambasted President Trump has long slammed Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. But his second term has, at times, mimicked all three.
Roll Call · Feb 3 Senate panel delays action on satellite licensing bill Proposal would speed federal approval of new satellites as SpaceX seeks to build a large constellation of AI data satellites.
Roll Call · Feb 3 House panel sets Bill and Hillary Clinton depositions for this month The Clintons will appear for depositions in late February as part of a House panel investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the chairman announced.
Roll Call · Feb 3 Trump signs major spending package while immigration talks continue The House narrowly cleared a $1.2 trillion spending package Tuesday with bipartisan support.
Roll Call · Feb 3 King-Hinds on long commutes and the ‘tyranny of distance’ She’s the first Republican to represent the Northern Mariana Islands in Congress — and educating Congress about the commonwealth is step one.
Roll Call · Feb 3 White House, GOP leaders sway votes for rule on spending bill Top House Republicans are plowing forward with plans to vote Tuesday on a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package.
Roll Call · Feb 2 Maryland Democrats advance new map that would eliminate sole GOP-held seat The Maryland House approved a new congressional map that would favor Democrats, but the prospects in the state Senate remain unclear.
Roll Call · Feb 2 As Menefee joins the House, Johnson’s margin shrinks After Monday’s swearing-in, the House has a new Democratic member: Rep. Christian Menefee of Texas.
Roll Call · Feb 2 House money race dotted by challengers who outraised incumbents A handful of vulnerable House lawmakers in both parties were outraised by potential opponents in the final months of 2025, new filings show.
Roll Call · Feb 2 Clintons agree to depositions ahead of contempt of Congress vote Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to appear for depositions as part of a House panel's investigation of deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.