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This week: Spending sprint continues; Venezuela war powers expected to get a vote

Appropriations are on the agenda for both chambers of Congress this week, and a Venezuela war powers resolution could come to the Senate floor.

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Maine’s Joe Baldacci is latest Democrat to join race for Golden’s seat

Maine state Sen. Joe Baldacci, the brother of former Rep. and Gov. John Baldacci, is running to succeed Democratic Rep. Jared Golden.

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Tillis to oppose all Fed nominees over Powell investigation

Sen. Thom Tillis said he'd oppose any nominees for the Federal Reserve due to the administration's criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

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Are you a freshman from Washington state? Congratulations on your new painting

Emily Randall is the latest keeper of “The Chick,” a study in artistic eggspression that members of Congress have passed down over the decades.

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‘Some days are diamonds. Some days are stone’ — Congressional Hits and Misses

This week sees remembrances, more retirement announcements, a death and a call for lowering the temperature around the country.

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White House signaled a domestic pivot, but Trump had other plans

President Trump has begun 2026 by again focusing heavily on foreign policy, but one Senate ally says he's focusing on domestic matters, too.

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Lawmakers push for DOJ compliance with Epstein disclosure law

Lawmakers sought to ensure the release of documents about Jeffrey Epstein this week, after the Justice Department blew through a deadline.

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Photos of the week | January 1-8, 2026

Photos of the week | January 1-8, 2026 - Uncategorized And we're back for the new year, which will feature the nation's 250th birthday as well as an interesting midterm election. Here are the images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

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Hoyer set to leave behind a hard-fought legacy in the House

Over a six-decade political career, Maryland Democrat Steny H. Hoyer built a legacy of influence few can match.

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Overdue Jan. 6 plaque to get a temporary home

After years of delay over a plaque honoring police officers, senators sidestep the House, telling the Architect of the Capitol to hang it on their side.

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California Rep. Julie Brownley is latest Democrat to retire

Democratic Rep. Julia Brownley announced Thursday that she wouldn’t seek reelection, opening up a deep-blue Southern California seat.

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Democrats call for hearings, independent probes over ICE shooting - Roll Call

Democratic members of Congress on Thursday called for oversight hearings and independent probes after the fatal shooting of Renee Good.

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At the Races: Of voters and Venezuela - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Venezuela and more campaign announcements.

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Senate advances Venezuela war powers measure - Roll Call

The Senate advanced a measure designed to bar the use of force in Venezuela without prior congressional approval.

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Capitol Lens | Remembering the Giffords shooting - Roll Call

In this archival photo, we remember the shooting of former Arizona Rep. Gabby Giffords, which happened 15 years ago on Jan. 8, 2011.

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The good, the bad and the meh: What 2026 economic and polling numbers we follow - Roll Call

We are awash in numbers, data and polling. So, what are the best ones to keep track of in politics? Candidate quality, funding and the demographic makeup of states and congressional districts are important, but so is the political environment candidates run in. And that environment fluctuates wildly. As we…

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Exploring the legality questions about Venezuela military strike - Roll Call

FactCheck.org takes a closer look at some of the legal arguments that have been made surrounding President Trump's regime change in Venezuela

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Top-down approach has Congress AWOL on FDA, experts say - Roll Call

Since President Donald Trump took office, the FDA has lost about 20 percent of its staff through reduction-in-force efforts.

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Hoyer will not seek reelection - Roll Call

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, a longtime Democratic leader from suburban Maryland, will join former Speaker Nancy Pelosi in not seeking reelection.

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DeSantis calls for Florida redistricting session in April - Roll Call

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis saye he will convene a special legislative session in April to reconsider the state’s congressional map.

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Zero-dollar premiums sticking point in Senate health talks - Roll Call

Plan would temporarily extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, capping income eligibility and eliminating zero-premium plans.

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House GOP hearing highlights Minnesota fraud concerns - Roll Call

House Republicans sought Wednesday to draw attention to an emerging scandal in Minnesota of misuse of federal funds by Somali communities.

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Venezuelan governance picture clears as Trump team turns hawkish on hemisphere - Roll Call

President Trump isn't interested in mundane governing matters in Venezuela, a source says, as White House officials turn to more hawkish goals

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Trump’s State of the Union to happen in February - Roll Call

President Donald Trump is expected to address Congress for his first official State of the Union Address of his second term sometime in February.

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Could House control change party hands before November? - Roll Call

The unexpected death of California Republican Doug LaMalfa is a sad reminder of the fragility of the GOP’s House majority on Capitol Hill.

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