Kennedy's vaccine panel contains skeptics, nonspecialists - Roll Call HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday named eight new members of the CDC's advisory panel on immunization. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
Iowa Democrats see signs of optimism for 2026 despite state’s hard-right turn - Roll Call Iowa Democrats are hoping to make midterm election gains in Senate and House races in a state that has shifted sharply right in recent years. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
House adopts fixes to keep ‘big, beautiful bill’ filibuster-proof - Roll Call At least two Republicans said they were unaware of provisions in the bill they oppose, while Freedom Caucus demanded steeper cuts. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
Meet 11 House candidates — or potential ones — who don’t fit the mold - Roll Call House candidates with nontraditional backgrounds could give both Democrats and Republicans a boost in the 2026 midterm elections. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
Appeals court extends pause on ruling that blocked Trump tariffs - Roll Call An order allows the president to continue charging tariffs on imports from dozens of countries through at least the end of July. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
Hegseth gets bipartisan pushback for defense spending strategy - Roll Call Testimony comes after the Pentagon last month unveiled a “skinny budget” for fiscal 2026 with fewer details than typical. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
Bessent, House Democrats spar over budget package's debt boost - Roll Call Democrats questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over the effect of Republicans’ “big, beautiful” reconciliation bill on the debt. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
FAA nominee Bedford defends pilot training rule position - Roll Call Trump's pick to lead the FAA vows to uphold safety standards despite lobbying against tougher pilot training rules. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
Trump wants tanks ‘all over the place’ at parade; Democrats see ‘egotistical’ show - Roll Call President Trump's military parade will feature hundreds of combat vehicles and thousands of troops, bringing warnings from Democrats. Roll Call · Jun 11, 2025
Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor - Roll Call Rep. Mikie Sherrill secured the Democratic nomination for New Jersey governor Tuesday and will next face Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025
House passes pair of bills in rebuke to DC - Roll Call The House took aim at Washington, D.C.’s autonomy Tuesday, passing two bills that would overturn local laws. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025
From LA to Fort Bragg to DC, Trump shifts into a military mindset - Roll Call The president delivered a hawkish speech after watching a military demonstration at Fort Bragg, N.C., ahead of his planned D.C. parade. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025
If you move a moose through the Senate - Roll Call How many people does it take to move a life-size stuffed moose through a Senate office building? The staff of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen found out. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025
Democrats clash with Hegseth over Guard deployment, shipbuilding - Roll Call House Democrats challenged Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a hearing Tuesday over the deployment of U.S. military forces to California. Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025
Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025 It’s déjà tea party all over again - Roll Call Jason Dick and Jim Saksa discuss how easy it was to be angry in 2010, tea-party-infused town halls, AstroTurf versus paid protesters, the Koch brothers and George Soros, and the wisdom of politicians reminding constituents that we’re all going to die anyway. Show Notes:
Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025 Hannah Pingree, daughter of Maine congresswoman, enters race for governor - Roll Call Former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, the daughter of Rep. Chellie Pingree, launched a bid for governor Tuesday.
Roll Call · Jun 10, 2025 New Jersey voters pick their nominees in open governor’s race - Roll Call Six Democrats and five Republicans are vying for their party's nominations Tuesday in the race to succeed Gov. Phil Murphy in New Jersey.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 Parties split on deploying troops against California protesters - Roll Call Lawmakers divided along party lines on whether U.S. military forces should deploy to quell protests even over the objections of a governor.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 Tennessee Rep. Mark Green will resign after next budget vote - Roll Call Tennessee Rep. Mark E. Green, the Homeland Security chair, says he will resign after the House votes again on the budget reconciliation bill.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 Kennedy makes 'clean sweep' of key vaccine advisory panel - Roll Call HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday that he will replace all members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 Trump tests support for immigration policies with troop deployment in L.A. - Roll Call President Trump is fighting California Democrats, but his Los Angeles National Guard mission could erode support for immigration policies.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 ‘We Dissent’: NIH Workers Protest Trump Policies That ‘Harm the Health of Americans’ - Roll Call In a letter to NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya on Monday, NIH workers said they felt “compelled to speak up" about research cuts.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 CBO: Debt limit 'X-date' likely not until mid-August at earliest - Roll Call In its monthly budget review for May, Treasury altered its estimate to two weeks later than earlier estimates.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 Capitol Lens | Roll Pride - Roll Call Thousands flocked to Washington on Saturday for the WordPride Parade. Here are some of the photos from the festivities.
Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025 House eyes cuts to DC’s autonomy as local budget fix gathers dust - Roll Call Congress is “doing things that no one has asked for,” one advocate says, as lawmakers tee up three bills that would overturn D.C. decisions.