The 10 most vulnerable House members less than a week before Election Day - Roll Call The 10 most vulnerable House members less than a week before Election Day - Uncategorized Roll Call · Oct 28
The 10 most vulnerable House members just over a month before Election Day With less than five weeks to go until the midterm elections, Republicans face historical headwinds as the party in power and must also contend with high gas prices amid the ongoing Iran war. But Republican groups enjoy a clear cash advantage as the party seeks to hold on to the… Roll Call · Sep 30
GOP budget blueprint adopted in House as Senate resists The House adopted a GOP-backed budget resolution along party lines Wednesday, taking a critical first step toward passing a $95 billion reconciliation package focused mostly on the Iran war. The vote on the fiscal 2027 budget blueprint was 216-214, with only two Republicans — Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and… Roll Call · Jul 22
Are kids’ sports leagues becoming a luxury item? Battle begins to keep them open for all ANALYSIS: The percentage of kids from low-income homes enrolled in youth sports is plummeting — and that’s a national problem if the US wants to compete at the highest levels, Bruce Golding finds The Independent UK · Jul 18
More fall House matchups set in California For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California. Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents… Roll Call · Jun 10
House Republicans Immigration Package Clears Congress With $70B for ICE and Border Patrol House Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, overcoming internal divisions. The bill supports ICE and Border Patrol funding, despite opposition and procedural controversies. International Business Times UK · Jun 10
Partisan blame game falls on the Senate parliamentarian … again The Senate parliamentarian was never meant to be in the spotlight — let alone an office with political influence. But as Republicans lurch toward a habit of using the filibuster-proof budget reconciliation process to fund key government agencies, they are increasingly putting the fate of the party’s biggest spending priorities… Roll Call · Jun 9
GOP immigration funding bill clears House, heads to Trump House Republicans cleared a $70 billion reconciliation package Tuesday to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term. On a party-line vote of 214-212, the House cleared the reconciliation bill that the Senate passed last week. Independent Kevin Kiley of California, who caucuses with the Republicans,… Roll Call · Jun 9
At the Races: Going for the Golden State Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Tuesday brings the busiest primary… Roll Call · Jun 2
The 10 most vulnerable House members, less than 6 months from Election Day When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map last summer to give their party additional pickup opportunities, it set off a back-and-forth with both parties revisiting district lines in several states. The battle turbocharged last month, when the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s map and significantly limited the use of race… Roll Call · May 21
Independent Rep. Kiley moves to force vote to ban midcycle redistricting Kiley has spent months warning that midcycle redistricting could become a recurring partisan weapon. Axios · May 13
House Democrats bypass Mike Johnson on Ukraine aid bill with Republican help This is the eighth time in three years a discharge petition has reached 218 signatures. Axios · May 13
"I wish none of this had happened": GOP's buyer's remorse on redistricting The GOP's redistricting push now could be a wash — or even a plus for Democrats. Axios · Apr 23
GOP dissenters emerge on Trump's threat against Iranian "civilization" The vast majority of rank-and-file Republicans stayed quiet on Tuesday. Axios · Apr 7
Roll Call · Mar 12 At the Races: Fuel to the fire Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Gas prices rose this week, throwing more fuel on the growing affordability battles ahead of the midterms. Democrats called for…
We Got This Covered · Mar 10 In a stunning mid-term move, a Republican congressman walks out on the GOP, dealing a major blow to Mike Johnson Kevin Kiley just became the only independent in the House
Reason · Mar 10 Very Complete? Plus: Trump waves off missile blame, Virginia's latest firearms ban, a California representative leaves the GOP, and more...
Axios · Mar 9 Republican Rep. Kiley leaves GOP, tightening Johnson's margins Kiley said he will still caucus with Republicans for administrative purposes.
Axios · Mar 7 Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley files to run for reelection as an independent Kiley's colleagues are confused by the move, with one saying they "hope to God he will" stay in the GOP conference.
Roll Call · Mar 7 After redistricting, Issa joins the ranks of the retiring California Rep. Darrell Issa, a fierce defender of President Donald Trump and one of the GOP’s top attack dogs during the Biden and Obama administrations, will retire next year. After his San Diego-area district grew several shades bluer following California’s recent redraw of its congressional map, Issa briefly pondered seeking…
Roll Call · Mar 5 At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan.
Roll Call · Mar 4 Lawmakers criticize Kristi Noem over delayed FEMA decisions Members of the House Judiciary Committee used an oversight hearing Wednesday to highlight delays in dispersing disaster relief funds.
Axios · Feb 11 House Republicans defy Trump on trade The vote signals growing GOP discomfort with Trump's aggressive tariff strategy.
Reason · Feb 11 The House Just Reclaimed Its Tariff Power From Trump. Now Congress Can Try To Strike Down His Canada Tariffs. Three Republicans defected to vote down an arcane procedural rule that would have made it impossible for the House to vote on Trump’s tariffs until August.
Axios · Feb 11 GOP revolt opens up lane for votes on challenging Trump tariffs GOP leadership, with help from White House, had to work hard to get the measure over the finish line.