Hill looks to boost safety of military flights near airports - Roll Call House defense authorization bill would largely forbid military helicopter training flights within a 30-mile radius of DCA. Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025
Senate NDAA would hike defense spending by $32 billion - Roll Call The Senate’s defense policy bill would authorize an extra $32.1 billion for national security spending above what the Pentagon sought. Roll Call · Jul 11, 2025
Fired federal workers lobby for help on Capitol Hill – is anyone listening? Democrats have been receptive to the ‘Tuesday Group’ but the Republicans who control Congress are looking the other way The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2025
Anthony D’Esposito looks to go from cop to congressman to inspector general - Roll Call A familiar face returned to the Hill on Wednesday, as ex-Rep. Anthony D’Esposito faced a Senate panel as nominee for Labor inspector general. Roll Call · Jun 18, 2025
Why Marjorie Taylor Greene now plans to vote no on Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Trump has faced challenges getting his “big, beautiful bill” through Congress. The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
At the races: A Democratic boogeyman steps aside - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Elon Musk and the 2026 midterms. Roll Call · May 29, 2025
Offensive tackle Jalen Travis was once a Senate intern - Roll Call The Indianapolis Colts fourth-round draft pick spent a summer working for Sen. Amy Klobuchar. “Iron sharpens iron,” he says of Hill staffers. Roll Call · May 27, 2025
The top Democrats leading the fight against Trump’s agenda The first five months of Donald Trump’s second presidency have been brutal for the Democratic party, which has been almost completely unable to stop his aggressive agenda. In March, CNN polling showed the favourability rating for the Democrats at just 29% – a record low in CNN polls dating back… The Conversation · May 22, 2025
No cameras, please: Some offices in Congress warn visitors not to film - Roll Call On a recent walk around the Capitol complex, we spotted several signs outside doorways discouraging “recording, filming, livestreaming, and photography.” Roll Call · May 21, 2025
Battle of the exes: Former Hill staffers take on incumbents - Roll Call Jake Rakov plans to challenge his onetime boss, and he’s not the only young candidate with Hill experience calling on Democrats to change. Roll Call · Apr 29, 2025
With NCAA settlement pending, Power Four conference stakeholders lobby lawmakers on Capitol Hill The commissioners of the NCAA's Power Four conferences and dozens of athletic directors from the SEC, ACC, Big Ten and Big 12, and coaches and players lobbied lawmakers on Capitol Hill for legislation to standardize name, image and likeness rules and other elements of the college sports landscape The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Hill wants $15 billion for weapons Pentagon didn't seek: report - Roll Call A new report from Taxpayers for Common Sense found that lawmakers pushed to add $15 billion the Pentagon didn't request to defense prorams. Roll Call · Apr 2, 2025
Pardoning Corporations (Apropos President Trump's Pardon of BitMEX) The Hill (Kimberly Wehle) reported yesterday: On Friday, Trump issued full and unconditional pardons to four individuals and a related cryptocurrency exchange,… The post Pardoning Corporations (Apropos President Trump's Pardon of BitMEX) appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Apr 2, 2025
First Thing: Donald Trump announces new 25% tariff on cars from overseas Key trading partners, including Canada, condemn move. Plus, European Commission advises people to stockpile enough essentials for 72 hours The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2025
The Guardian - US · Mar 27, 2025 Signal group chat leak: judge orders Trump administration to preserve all messages from 11-15 March – as it happened James Boasberg, who has been attacked by Trump for being assigned to the case, reminded hearing that cases are assigned randomly
Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025 Thirty years later, Rep. Derek Schmidt is back on the Hill - Roll Call The Kansas Republican was once a junior staffer. “I packed up and drove out for a $12,000 a year staff assistant job, and it kind of stuck,” he says.
Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025 Spring brings no relief for Dem job-seekers on the Hill - Roll Call The market is always rough for the losing party. But Hill staffers still looking for jobs are now competing with “DOGE’d” federal workers.
The Guardian - US · Mar 26, 2025 Republican senators break ranks to call for investigation of Signal leak scandal Senior GOP figures warn of potential ‘significant political problem’ for Trump administration in rare sign of unrest
Roll Call · Mar 14, 2025 Budget uproar offers DC an uneasy reminder of Congress’ power - Roll Call Advocates are seizing the moment to call for change, urging Congress not to “get back in the city management business” before home rule.
Reason · Mar 12, 2025 "Misguided Anti-Racism Campaign Cancels College Sondheim Production" From Northwestern law professor Andrew Koppelman (The Hill) (this is the unexpurgated version that I received by e-mail, so I'm… The post "Misguided Anti-Racism Campaign Cancels College Sondheim Production" appeared first on Reason.com.
Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025 Veteran GOP aide gets nod for a top slot in Trump's budget office - Roll Call President Donald Trump nominated veteran Senate and White House aide Eric Ueland to the top management post at the White House budget office.
Roll Call · Mar 6, 2025 Jan. 6 defendants returning to Capitol sparks concern from lawmakers - Roll Call Some members of Congress have raised concerns over Capitol Hill appearances from figures associated with the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.
Salon · Mar 4, 2025 Ernst military ties raise ethic concerns One of the most influential voices in Congress on military topics has potential conflicts of interest, experts say
Roll Call · Feb 26, 2025 Rep. Shomari Figures on opportunity: ‘Take advantage of every moment we’ve got’ - Roll Call “When you come from Alabama, it just feels a little different,” said the freshman Democrat, who represents his state’s newly drawn 2nd District.
Roll Call · Feb 26, 2025 A deluge of calls, a dearth of answers: Hill staff feel the brunt of Trump 2.0 Congressional aides describe rising calls and casework as constituents ask for help dealing with Trump and Musk’s sweeping actions.