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CBO: National Guard deployments cost half-billion dollars

Patrols in six U.S. cities cost about $496 million in 2025, and continued deployments would cost about $93 million per month.

Roll Call · Jan 28

Rubio leaves door open to more military action in Venezuela

Rubio left open possibility that the administration could use military force if Venezuela’s interim president doesn’t cooperate with the U.S.

Roll Call · Jan 28

Senate hearing restarts debate over Section 702 privacy

Privacy-minded Senate Judiciary members rehashed their support for adding a warrant requirement to a powerful surveillance authority.

Roll Call · Jan 28

In New Jersey special election, Democrats debate who is best to fight Trump

Eleven Democrats are seeking to succeed New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill in next week's special election for the state's 11th District.

Roll Call · Jan 27

Virginia judge rules against Democrats' redistricting push

A Virginia judge sided Tuesday with Republican state lawmakers who challenged the commonwealth’s mid-decade redistricting process.

Roll Call · Jan 27

A GOP clash over right to carry

The fatal shooting of a citizen in Minneapolis has divided Republicans over the right-to-carry but united Democrats against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

Roll Call · Jan 27

Democrats see opportunity in Ohio beyond battleground House seats

In their quest to flip the House in the midterm elections, Democrats are eyeing a handful of Ohio seats the party hasn't held in decades.

Roll Call · Jan 27

Former impeachment witness Vindman seeking Senate seat in Florida

Vindman’s campaign launch video presented him as a check against the president and Republicans, tapping into recent hot-button issues.

Roll Call · Jan 27

Rep. Janelle Bynum recalls interning for Arlen Specter

The Oregon Democrat worked on the Hill as a high school junior. “You belong here,” she tells kids coming to the Capitol now.

Roll Call · Jan 27

Immigration funding impasse

A glide path for a final fiscal 2026 spending package suddenly evaporated after the second fatal shooting of a Minneapolis citizen in an immigration crackdown. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the chances for finding an escape route from another partial government shutdown. Show Notes:

Roll Call · Jan 27