HISTORICAL FACTS: 10 - The Untold Story

‘Let’s rock’: Gene Simmons urges Congress to OK radio royalties  - Roll Call

“It looks like a small issue ... but our emissaries to the world are Elvis and Frank Sinatra,” the KISS bassist said.

Roll Call · Dec 9, 2025

Good news for House Democrats in latest round of race rating changes - Roll Call

The latest race rating changes by Inside Elections mean good news for House Democrats, with 16 contests moving their way.

Roll Call · Dec 9, 2025

Supreme Court mixed on striking down party coordination rule - Roll Call

The Supreme Court gave a mixed reception Tuesday to an effort to overturn a limit on political party spending in coordination with candidates.

Roll Call · Dec 9, 2025

Senate panel advances nominee in his second run to lead NASA - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee easily advanced Jared Isaacman to lead NASA in his second run for the job. His initial nomination was withdrawn.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

Trump pledges executive action to counter state AI laws - Roll Call

Congress did not include a moratorium on state artificial intelligence laws in the annual defense policy bill released on Sunday.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

Thomas Massie says he’s ready for pro-Trump onslaught in 2026 - Roll Call

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie faces the toughest fight of his political career against a Republican primary challenger backed by Donald Trump.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

NDAA makes exceptions on DC military flight restrictions - Roll Call

Some had hoped to see stricter language on proximity transmission after this year’s deadly midair collision over the Potomac River.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

Frank Gehry’s Washington legacy: The Eisenhower Memorial - Roll Call

For Gehry, the Eisenhower Memorial is his most enduring legacy in the nation’s capital, a place frequently at the center of architectural debates.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

Supreme Court to hear arguments on campaign finance limits - Roll Call

Republicans are set to urge the Supreme Court during oral arguments Tuesday to overturn a campaign finance limit on party spending.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

Defense spending uptick - Roll Call

A new compromise defense authorization bill calls for a higher level of defense spending than President Donald Trump requested for the current fiscal year. CQ Roll Call’s John M. Donnelly, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the new bill and what it means for the defense appropriations process. Show Notes:

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025