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Trump Vows 'I Will Not Allow The Democrats To Hold Our Military…Hostage,' Orders Pentagon To Pay Troops During Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump on Saturday invoked his authority as commander-in-chief to order the Department of Defense to continue paying military personnel during the ongoing government shutdown.

Benzinga · Oct 12, 2025

Shutdown tensions cause clashes to erupt on Capitol Hill: "You're an embarrassment"

"The only embarrassment here is you," GOP Rep. Mike Lawler told Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

Mike Johnson faces growing internal revolt over shutdown

GOP lawmakers are beginning to get antsy.

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

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"The House is done": Johnson rules out stand-alone vote on paying troops during shutdown

"We already had that vote. It's called the CR, " Johnson said.

Axios · Oct 8, 2025

Members of Congress get paid during a shutdown. Some want to change that - Roll Call

In a messaging frenzy, lawmakers are floating proposals aimed at how federal pay is handled during a shutdown, including their own.

Roll Call · Oct 1, 2025

Some Republicans Are Defending Planned Parenthood Following Proposed Funding Cuts: Report

As House GOP members build a budget reconciliation bill, moderates have emerged as an unexpected roadblock to stripping Planned Parenthood's federal funding.

Latin Times · May 7, 2025

Slotkin leads return of the national security women for Democrats - Roll Call

A handful of Democratic women with national security and military backgrounds are back in the spotlight early into Donald Trump's second term.

Roll Call · Mar 3, 2025

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Virginia police officers killed during traffic stop shooting, officials say

The two officers died while hospitalized overnight, surrounded by friends and family

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2025

Senate Republicans Lead Effort To Ensure Military Pay During Shutdown

Senate Republicans push for a bill to ensure military pay during a potential government shutdown, facing opposition from Senate Democrats.

Republican Jen Kiggans Re-Elected In Virginia's 2Nd Congressional District

Republican Jen Kiggans reelected in Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, emphasizing key issues and conservative values.

Virginia House Races Heat Up In Competitive Contests

Virginia's pivotal U.S. House races hold national significance, influencing Congress control and the political landscape.

Vulnerable candidates get creative as they vie for climate votes - Roll Call

Candidates in tight congressional races are staking territory outside political norms as they clash over energy and environmental policy.

Roll Call · Oct 28, 2024

Virginia's 2Nd District House Race Tightens Between Kiggans, Smasal

Get insights into the intensifying race for Virginia's 2nd Congressional District, with shifting voter preferences and key issues at play.

At the Races: Recapping the season - Roll Call

The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter.

Roll Call · Sep 12, 2024

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Roll Call · Sep 10, 2024

Endangered incumbents tout earmarking prowess on campaign trail - Roll Call

House members in close races are talking up their success in bringing money to their districts through congressional spending bills.

Roll Call · Jul 5, 2024

Earmarks in House spending bills increase over last year's versions - Roll Call

There’s a new champion House earmarker, and it’s Kentucky Republican James R. Comer, the powerful Oversight and Accountability panel chair.

Roll Call · Jun 18, 2024

Key results from Georgia runoff, Virginia and Oklahoma primaries - Roll Call

Rep. Tom Cole in Oklahoma had no problem with a primary challenge as elections also set November matchups in Georgia and Virginia.

House Republicans Praise Speaker Johnson For Foreign Aid Efforts

Swing-district House Republicans support Speaker Johnson's foreign aid approach, emphasizing unity and bipartisan cooperation.

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WEKU · Oct 20, 2023

Jordan is no longer nominee for House speaker after a secret vote

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, lost 25 Republican votes in his third failed bid to become speaker of the House. Jordan could not quell the opposition to his candidacy.

WEKU · Sep 27, 2023

What a government shutdown would mean for the U.S. military — and national security

Service members would work without pay, and many civil servants are likely to be furloughed. Congress has yet to pass a separate bill to guarantee military pay as it did in previous shutdowns.

Roll Call · Sep 25, 2023

Military pay, typically exempted during shutdowns, is at risk - Roll Call

This year, a vulnerable House GOP incumbent is leading the charge to ensure the troops get paid on time if funding lapses on Oct. 1.

Roll Call · Aug 10, 2023

Some Republicans crack open door to child tax credit compromise - Roll Call

Some House Republicans defending vulnerable seats in the 2024 elections are working on an expansion of the child tax credit.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023

Amendments to defense spending bills offer differing views of US role in NATO

Congress’ consideration of the defense budget now includes a debate on whether the United States should be a member of NATO, which it helped found after World War II to protect Europe from Russian aggression.

Tribune News Service · Jul 7, 2023

Being a lawmaker is the latest leap for career-hopping Kiggans

WASHINGTON — When Jen Kiggans decided to run for Virginia’s state Senate in 2019, she cited Elaine Luria as her inspiration. That was odd enough — Luria’s a Democrat while Kiggans is a Republican. But things got stranger still just three years later, when Kiggans decided to run for Congress…

Roll Call · Jul 6, 2023

Being a lawmaker is the latest leap for career-hopping Kiggans - Roll Call

Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans speaks about her career jumps and how she intends to win reelection in Virginia’s 2nd District.

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