Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats press DOT watchdog nominee on independence
Democrats grilled Eric Soskin over how his nomination was handled and whether his position as the watchdog of a federal agency has been politicized.
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Opinion · 116th Congress
To honor John Lewis, and our democracy, restore the Voting Rights Act now
As we mark the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act, the letter and spirit of the law is being violated every day, Rep. Fudge writes.
Policy · 116th Congress
Lawmakers are worried about a rise in suicides during the pandemic
Several counties have reported an increase in suicide deaths since the pandemic began. What is Congress doing to address this?
Campaigns · 116th Congress
National Democrats backed winners in Senate primaries. Now what?
The national party's endorsement can provide a fundraising boost by signaling to donors who is considered the best general election candidate.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
The fight for the Senate is not over yet
The fight for the Senate in 2020 is not over yet, but things are moving the Democrats’ way, and they have multiple paths to the majority, Rothenberg writes.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Demeaned, overlooked, fighting back: What it’s like to be a woman in Congress
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s confrontation with Ted Yoho was not an isolated one, as Women’s Caucus co-chairs Brenda Lawrence and Debbie Lesko recall.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Missouri Rep. William Lacy Clay ousted by Black Lives Matter activist Cori Bush
Cori Bush led protests against police brutality in Ferguson, Mo. Clay was denied the nomination for an 11th term to the seat his father held before him.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Tennessee primaries: Lots of candidates, and some ugliness, in GOP fights for open seats
An open seat in the Senate has drawn 15 Republican candidates, while there are 16 running for an open House seat in the 1st District.
Policy · 116th Congress
Pandemic’s effect on already rising suicide rates heightens worry
Economic and social pressures this year have heightened the risks, feeding consternation among experts, health officials and lawmakers.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photos: Plebe Summer in the COVID-19 era
CQ Roll Call spent a day at the U.S. Naval Academy in Anapolis, Md., documenting how the pandemic is affecting training for the plebes in its Class of 2024.
Congress · 116th Congress
Interest groups press Senate appropriators to allow livestream video
Watchdog groups say it's time for the Senate Appropriations Committee to follow its House counterparts and livestream video of markup sessions.
Congress · 116th Congress
Witnesses testify at Senate Judiciary hearing on protests
Witnesses in a Judiciary subcommittee hearing brought before the Subcommittee on the Constitution to testify on free speech and protests posed an issue.
Policy · 116th Congress
Naval Academy’s ‘Plebe Summer’ looks a bit different this year
Each summer, the Naval Academy takes in 1,200 students for seven weeks of physical and mental training. This year it’s involved a lot of hand sanitizer.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Anatomy of an upset: How progressives learned to embrace traditional tactics
Black Lives Matter activist Cori Bush ran against Rep. William Lacy Clay two years ago and lost by 20 points. On Tuesday, she beat him.
Congress · 116th Congress
White House: Friday or bust for virus aid deal
Top Trump administration officials say they need to reach an agreement in principle on the major issues hanging up coronavirus relief talks by Friday.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Michigan primaries: Tlaib wins, and GOP may get another woman in the House
Michigan primary voters backed businesswoman Lisa McClain in the solidly GOP 10th District, as Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib fended off a challenger.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Arizona primaries set matchups in targeted House races
Arizona will be a crucial battleground in the race for the White House and the Senate, but each party is also targeting a House seat..
Congress · 116th Congress
Virus aid talks inch forward; Mnuchin says deal possible by end of week
Democratic leaders and top Trump administration officials cited real progress on coronavirus aid talks Tuesday, with a deal possible by next week.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
COVID-19 relief talks progress slowly - Roll Call
Key issues in the next COVID-19 relief bill remain unresolved after a productive meeting between Trump administration officials and congressional leaders.
Congress · 116th Congress
Highway work at risk as Congress considers next recovery bill
With fuel tax revenue down as people drive less during the pandemic, state transportation officials fear prospects for highway projects.