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Congress wonders as the Iran war draws to a close: Was it worth it?

Congress grapples with the aftermath of President Trump's Iran conflict, questioning its worth amidst lives lost and billions spent. While some senators decry the outcome as a failure, others believe the nation is safer. Lawmakers now face the task of explaining the war, replenishing military supplies, and securing a fragile…

The Economic Times · Jun 20

Photos of the week | June 5-11, 2026

It was a week full of Capitol traditions, including the arrival of Marty the Moose, the Congressional Baseball Game for charity and Seersucker Thursday. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.

Roll Call · Jun 12

As senators depart, will their traditions endure?

A dozen of New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s staffers huddled around a loading dock in the basement of the Hart Building, eagerly awaiting a special delivery. When a U-Haul truck arrived, they began unloading coolers filled with food and drinks, clearing the way for the main event — an…

Roll Call · Jun 11

The Latest: Hegseth faces a second day of Democrats grilling him over the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a second day of grilling from Democrats on Capitol Hill, with senators getting their first opportunity to confront or praise the Pentagon chief over his handling of the Iran war

The Independent UK · Apr 30

Bipartisan bill would study maternal health-violence link

A bipartisan pair of senators on Monday introduced legislation that would support research into the link between intimate partner violence and maternal deaths and illness. The legislation by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, would direct the Health and Human Services Department to support research on how domestic…

Roll Call · Apr 27

Iran war diverts US military and attention from Asia ahead of Trump's summit with China's leader

President Barack Obama in 2011 declared it was time to leave behind the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and “pivot” to Asia to counter China's rise

The Independent UK · Apr 12

JD Vance claims US is not interfering in Hungary election

US vice-president says on visit to Budapest ‘we had to show’ support for Viktor Orbán, as opposition leads polls

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8

Why US and Russia are backing Viktor Orbán in Hungary election

As voters head to polls, Washington support and alleged interference from Moscow raise questions about influence

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4

Four US senators to tour Taiwan Donald's Trump China visit

A bipartisan group of four US senators will visit Taiwan, Japan and South Korea in the coming days ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned trip to Beijing in May, in a move aimed at reinforcing American alliances in Asia.

The Times of India · Mar 28

US senators target Hungary with sanctions bill over Russian energy ties and Ukraine obstruction

Bipartisan US senators have introduced the Block Putin Act, which would impose visa bans on Hungarian officials accused of enabling Russian energy purchases and blocking EU aid to Ukraine.

Euronews · Mar 27