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Former New York Congressman Santos reports to prison - Roll Call

Former Rep. George Santos starts a roughly seven-year sentence after pleading guilty last year to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2025

Planned Parenthood clinics reel from Republicans’ budget law - Roll Call

Several Planned Parenthood clinics are already closing after Republicans’ tax law cut off Medicaid funds to the organization for one year.

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2025

Tennessee governor sets Dec. 2 special election for Green's seat - Roll Call

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has set a Dec. 2 special election to succeed Republican former Rep. Mark E. Green in the state’s 7th District. 

Roll Call · Jul 25, 2025

Senate Judiciary advances nominees, duels over Epstein - Roll Call

The committee advanced the selection of a former Fox News host for a federal prosecutor post along with six other U.S. attorney nominees.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025

‘Epstein recess’: Trump, GOP leaders try to distract and delay as scandal simmers - Roll Call

Both President Trump and congressional Republican leaders appear eager to run out the summer clock on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025

Agriculture Department to shift more than half of DC workforce to field - Roll Call

The Department of Agriculture wants to relocate more than half of its Washington, D.C., workforce to primarily red-state farm areas.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025

At the Races: Redrawing the majority? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including redistricting and new campaign launches.

Roll Call · Jul 24, 2025

Should college athletes be employees? House panels say no - Roll Call

A national framework for NIL issues in college sports is moving forward in Congress, clearing two committees this week.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

Supreme Court permits firings at consumer product safety agency - Roll Call

Supreme Court ruling impacts three members of the five-member consumer product agency who were appointed by former President Joe Biden.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025

Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga will not run for Senate in 2026 - Roll Call

Huizenga said he wouldn't run for Michigan's open Senate seat, seemingly clearing the field for former Rep. Mike Rogers to be the GOP pick.

Roll Call · Jul 23, 2025