Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term. Roll Call · Feb 24
Democrats demand government refund billions in Trump tariff money The measure would prioritize refunds for small businesses and encourages importers, wholesalers and large companies to pass the refunds on to their customers The Independent UK · Feb 23
Trump team has spent more than $40 million to send migrants to nations they’ve never lived in, report says In some cases, the government has spent seven-figure sums to deport a single person, the report claims The Independent UK · Feb 13
Rubio grilled on whereabouts of $200m from sale of Venezuelan oil Senator Jeanne Shaheen pressed Marco Rubio over the fate of $200m from the sale of Venezuelan oil on Wednesday, 28 January. The Independent UK · Jan 28
Lawmakers propose $2.5B agency to boost production of rare earths and other critical minerals A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new agency with $2.5 billion to boost production of rare earths and the other critical minerals The Independent UK · Jan 15
Exclusive: Bipartisan plan in Congress aims to create U.S. reserve for critical minerals It's an effort to secure and stabilize the domestic market for materials key to the tech industry. Axios · Jan 15
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. Roll Call · Jan 7
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
Roll Call's 2025 feature photos of the year - Roll Call Feature Photos of the Year: Roll Call’s photojournalists share their most memorable feature images from the past year. Roll Call · Dec 16, 2025
Senate appears polarized as health care subsidy cliff nears - Roll Call Senate appears polarized as health care subsidy cliff nears - Uncategorized Senate leaders seemed intent on quickly implementing a health savings account proposal Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025
3 roadblocks for the Senate's last-ditch health care negotiations GOP risks a political bludgeoning and key Democrats are facing the ire of their party. Axios · Nov 15, 2025
The political dynasties crowding America's next election The 2026 and 2028 ballots are filling up with political scions. Axios · Nov 13, 2025
Forty-two days: how the US shutdown unfolded in key moments Week by week, key moments from the 43-day shutdown that disrupted flights, food benefits and federal work The Guardian - US · Nov 13, 2025
Democratic Sen. Slams Marco Rubio For Paying Millions To African Nation To Take Deportees: 'Highly Unusual' Democratic senator Jeanne Shaheen criticized Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the Trump administration's payments to the African country of Equatorial Guinea to take deportees from third countries. Latin Times · Nov 12, 2025
The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2025 Top House Democrats vow to oppose shutdown bill over healthcare funding Democrats are demanding an extension of tax credits for Affordable Care Act health plans set to expire at end of year
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025 Senate votes to reopen the government as the future of health care subsidies remains uncertain Republicans are split about whether to vote to extend enhanced tax credits for the health care marketplace while Democrats do not trust GOP to follow through
Axios · Nov 10, 2025 Scoop: Schumer privately fought to extend government shutdown "We let him know what we were doing," said Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.).
Roll Call · Nov 10, 2025 Senate passes spending package in key step to end shutdown - Roll Call The Senate passed a major funding package Monday night that is likely to bring to an end the longest partial government shutdown in history.
The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025 Democratic candidate for Congress criticizes deal to end shutdown – which her mother voted to advance Stefany Shaheen omitted to mention that her mother, Jeanne Shaheen, was among party’s rebel senators who voted to approve bill
Roll Call · Nov 10, 2025 Democratic opposition to Senate deal runs party’s ideological gamut - Roll Call A handful of candidates criticized Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, even though he opposed the agreement, with some calling for him to step down.
The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025 Senate Democrats who defected in shutdown vote: ‘This was the only deal’ Seven Democrats and an independent face fury over support to advance funding bill amid 40-day shutdown
Axios · Nov 10, 2025 Which Senate Democrats voted to end the shutdown? Seven Senate Democrats and one independent broke ranks Sunday night.
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 Democrats rage after 8 cross the aisle and join Republicans in vote to end shutdown: ‘Senseless surrender’ ‘What on Earth does the base have to do to convince Dems they need to fight?’ a Democratic activist groused after the Sunday night vote
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2025 Who are the eight Democrats who voted to reopen the government? The decision by the eight Democrats has split their party’s position, with some divisions even being opened between senators from the same states
The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2025 Senate Republicans embrace Trump’s call – from his Florida golf course – to replace Obamacare Amid a historic government shutdown, some senators on Capitol Hill are working this weekend on an unpopular bill