Analilia Mejia clings to narrow lead in New Jersey special election primary The Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th District remains close, with Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski locked in a tight race. Roll Call · Feb 6
"Schumer needs to get the hell out": House Democrats fume over DHS funding talks "The main feeling among members is a lack of trust in his strength and ability to strike a hard bargain." Axios · Feb 5
What to know about the New Jersey special election primary for Sherrill’s seat Democrats in New Jersey’s 11th District are voting Thursday to pick their nominee and likely successor to Gov. Mikie Sherrill. Roll Call · Feb 5
Lawmakers warn that Trump’s policies will make it harder for US athletes to compete overseas President Donald Trump’s aggressive recent foreign policy actions could see competitors subjected to hostile crowds and anti-American sentiment at this year’s major sporting events, representatives argue The Independent UK · Jan 26
"It's going to be a tough vote": Democrats struggle over whether to fund DHS, ICE "People either start responding to things, or it forces Congress' hand to vote 'no,'" said one centrist Democrat. Axios · Jan 21
Democrats condemn ‘trauma and terror’ of Trump’s ICE surge in Minnesota Congress members hold field hearing in St Paul, warning of future investigation into federal agents’ deadly use of force The Guardian - US · Jan 16
Photos of the week | January 9-15, 2026 Chick painting, Clinton no-shows, Minneapolis, and Greenland highlight this week's photos of the week by CQ Roll Call’s photojournalists. Roll Call · Jan 16
Congressional progressives vow to block DHS funding without reforms Ilhan Omar said her caucus will ‘oppose all funding’ for immigration enforcement unless militarized policing ends The Guardian - US · Jan 13
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. Roll Call · Jan 8
Furious Democrats threaten government shutdown after Minneapolis shooting "We can't just keep authorizing money for these illegal killers," said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. Axios · Jan 8
Lawmakers, Capitol Police still pursuing Trump in Jan. 6 lawsuits - Roll Call The lawsuits face a critical test before a judge who is to decide just how much a president can do without anyone being allowed to sue him. Roll Call · Jan 5
Congress inches toward reclaiming war powers with AUMF repeals - Roll Call After several fits and starts, lawmakers have finally repealed the 2002 Iraq War and 1991 Gulf War authorizations. Roll Call · Dec 24, 2025
DHS Says Critics Are 'Trying to Twist Data to Smear ICE' After Claims About Uptick In Custody Deaths The Department of Homeland Security rejected claims from Democratic officials and immigration advocates that 2025 has become the deadliest year in decades for immigrants held in federal custody Latin Times · Dec 22, 2025
House panel deposes Jack Smith over Trump criminal cases - Roll Call John L. “Jack” Smith sat for a closed-door deposition Wednesday with the House Judiciary Committee over his investigation into Donald Trump. Roll Call · Dec 17, 2025
Capital & Main · Dec 4, 2025 Home Care Workers Are Losing Minimum Wage Protections — and Fighting Back Three million care workers, many of them Black and Latina women, could be classified as “companions” instead of professionals.
Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025 ‘Give us a vote’: House members ramp up stock ban pressure - Roll Call “Make no mistake, if this is not a step in the right direction, but a delaying tactic, then other options will be on the table,” one says.
Roll Call · Nov 13, 2025 After shutdown delay, hearing set on congressional stock trading - Roll Call Backers of an effort to stop members of Congress from trading stocks are cautiously optimistic it could see some movement this fall.
Benzinga · Nov 11, 2025 Chuck Schumer Says 41-Day Shutdown Has Exposed Trump's 'Cruelty,' Accuses President Of Holding Innocent Kids, Veterans As 'Political Hostages' Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) has rebuked President Donald Trump, accusing him of weaponizing the government shutdown to score political points while millions of Americans suffered.
The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2025 How the murder of an ice-cream seller from Florida embodies a hidden war on the West Bank ON THE GROUND: Even as Donald Trump touts peace in the Middle East with his Gaza ceasefire deal, the families of US citizens killed in unprecedented settler violence in the West Bank are getting no answers, reports chief international correspondent Bel Trew in Al-Mazra’a ash-Sharqiya
Benzinga · Oct 15, 2025 Arizona Attorney General Threatens Legal Action Against Mike Johnson Over Delay In Swearing-In Of Adelita Grijalva: 'Stop The Political Games' Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D-Ariz.) on Tuesday warned she could take legal action against House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) if he continues to delay swearing in Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.).
Roll Call · Oct 7, 2025 No civility in a shutdown? For Congress, security fears and rhetoric collide - Roll Call As the funding lapse continues and Republicans and Democrats play a familiar blame game, some worry the cycle is hard to break.
We Got This Covered · Sep 27, 2025 ‘Until people like this… are tried, convicted and hanged’: Arizona lawmaker threatens Democrats with execution over nonviolent protests They only want those who agree with them to be free.
The Guardian - US · Sep 26, 2025 Republican Arizona lawmaker makes post calling for execution of Democratic congresswoman John Gillette on X called for ‘people like’ Pramila Jayapal to be ‘hanged’ in response to her video on anti-Trump protests
Roll Call · Sep 23, 2025 Trump's H-1B visa move comes after congressional inaction - Roll Call President Donald Trump's proclamation on the H-1B visa program came after years of congressional inaction on the immigration system.
Latin Times · Jul 17, 2025 New Democratic-Led Bill Proposal Would Prevent ICE From Detaining and Deporting U.S. Citizens A new bill seeks to prevent ICE from detaining or deporting U.S. citizens.