Congress · 116th Congress
A pandemic … of swamp rats: Congressional Hits and Misses
While much of Congress freaked out about the coronavirus, Reps. Josh Harder and Garret Graves had another pandemic to deal with: swamp rats.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Photos of the week
The week ending February 28th as captured by Roll Call photojournalists
White House · 116th Congress
History repeats itself: Donald Trump tweets that John Ratcliffe will be director of national intelligence, again
President Donald Trump has signaled, for the second time since last summer, he will nominated Rep. John Ratcliffe to be director of national intelligence.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump administration sees swift action on coronavirus package
White House officials said Friday they are optimistic about seeing a supplemental spending package to address the COVID-19 virus as soon as early next week.
Congress · 116th Congress
House issues guidance for staffers amid coronavirus concerns
Staffers received strategies for preventing the spread of coronavirus and urging offices to make plans for continued operation in case of infections.
Congress · 116th Congress
House passes bill to restrict flavored tobacco products
The House on Friday passed, 213-195, a bill that would ban flavored tobacco products and impose taxes and sales restrictions on e-cigarettes.
White House · 116th Congress
Kudlow: Coronavirus response will boost Trump’s 2020 campaign
Trump's economic adviser said he believed the administration's handling of the response to COVID-19 would be a boon for his 2020 campaign.
Congress · 116th Congress
Shouting and sniping as Pompeo defends Trump’s Iran and Iraq policy
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo categorically rejected all of Democratic criticisms of Trump's Iran policy and its handling of the coronavirus outbreak.
Congress · 116th Congress
Five questions for Rep. Mark Pocan
Mark Pocan, co-chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus which represents 94 House Democrats. Here is an edited transcript of our interview with him.
Policy · 116th Congress
Steven Seagal slapped with $314K fine by SEC over unlawful cryptocoin promo
Seagal, famous for his martial arts films, did not disclose he was being paid by the company controlling the Bitcoiin2Gen initial coin offering.
Congress · 116th Congress
Hostile workplace persists at Architect of the Capitol, lawsuit alleges
A female employee claims in a lawsuit that harrassment persisted for years, despite an internal resolution to her complaints.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Democratic divide strikes deep in the heart of a post-Beto Texas
Like the battle for president, Texas Democrats vying for Senate split on whether appealing to the base or more moderate independents is most important.
Congress · 116th Congress
Congress zeroing in on $6B to $8B coronavirus aid package
Appropriators are discussing a coronavirus package with the aim of getting it on the House floor as early as the middle of next week.
Congress · 116th Congress
Menthol ban causes discrimination concerns
A vote on a bill banning menthol in smoking products could be close over concerns from some over unintended consequences in black communities.
Congress · 116th Congress
DeVos, Democrats spar over block grants, charter schools
House Democrats warned Education Secretary Betsy DeVos that the Trump administration's proposed education budget likely won't become law.
Congress · 116th Congress
Vaccine prices a flashpoint in coronavirus funding talks
Democratic leaders’ push to ensure the availability of low-cost vaccines could complicate negotiations on an emergency funding bill to combat coronavirus.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Just super
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best, with some extras too, with our weekly At the Races newsletter.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Republican women face early test on Super Tuesday
The House GOP conference has only 13 women, and leaders want to increase that this year. But primaries are a major hurdle they must get over.
Congress · 116th Congress
Oversight hearing room named for Elijah Cummings
A House hearing room was named in honor of the late Elijah Cummings, the first room in the Capitol complex to be named for an African American lawmaker.
Congress · 116th Congress
Will Congress save the Sea Unicorns, Rumble Ponies from MLB ax?
Congress is taking aim at Major League Baseball over the league’s plan to shutter 42 minor league teams in 22 states, citing the impact to local businesses.