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These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026 - Roll Call

Here’s a look at the former members of Congress who have launched comeback bids in the 2026 midterm elections.

Roll Call · Dec 29, 2025

Political Theater’s conversations with filmmakers and other people who dig movies - Roll Call

We like to put the theater in Political Theater every so often. George Orwell, Ukrainian artists, the Christmas Adventurers Club. Movies don’t have to be overtly political to say something about politics. Sometimes just documenting what life is like can become inherently political. What the best films do — be…

Roll Call · Dec 29, 2025

Defense panels still not clear on Golden Dome's attributes - Roll Call

Seven months after Trump announced a Golden Dome missile shield, lawmakers say they have yet to learn meaningful information about the plans.

Roll Call · Dec 29, 2025

The whoppers of 2025 - Roll Call

With President Donald Trump back in the White House in 2025, it’s no surprise that he dominates the FactCheck.org year-end whoppers list.

Roll Call · Dec 25, 2025

Congress inches toward reclaiming war powers with AUMF repeals - Roll Call

After several fits and starts, lawmakers have finally repealed the 2002 Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War authorizations.

Roll Call · Dec 24, 2025

Can Congress find a path on government 'jawboning' limits? - Roll Call

Both parties say they want to rein in federal pressure on social platforms, but writing a new law could prove difficult to achieve.

Roll Call · Dec 24, 2025

States eager for final decisions on $50B health care fund - Roll Call

States are expecting clarity within days for a key feature of Republicans’ signature budget law — a $50 billion rural health care fund.

Roll Call · Dec 24, 2025

Supreme Court sides with Chicago over Trump in dispute over Guard - Roll Call

Trump argued deployments were needed to secure immigration enforcement efforts, but the court said he likely exceeded his authority.

Roll Call · Dec 23, 2025

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman launches campaign for Senate - Roll Call

Wyoming Rep. Harriet Hageman will run for the state's open Senate seat, looking to succeed retiring Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis.

Roll Call · Dec 23, 2025

Former Nebraska Sen. Sasse faces terminal diagnosis - Roll Call

Sasse, a Republican from Nebraska who left the Senate in 2023, reveals he has terminal stage four pancreatic cancer.

Roll Call · Dec 23, 2025