Opinion · 117th Congress
One year on, the Great American Outdoors Act is making a difference
OPINION — We are slowly but surely beginning to reap the benefits of the Great American Outdoors Act, but the work is far from over.
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White House · 117th Congress
Biden pledges to evacuate Afghan allies as chaos continues at Kabul airport
President Biden said he's unaware of Americans who can't make it to Kabul airport and pledged to evacuate all Afghan allies.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Immigration reform is a perfect fit for budget reconciliation
OPINION — The budget implications of enabling qualified immigrants to earn green cards satisfies the ‘Byrd rule’ for reconciliation.
Congress · 117th Congress
Nine Democrats hold firm on opposing budget without infrastructure vote first
With days to go until the House returns for a short session, competing Democratic priorities are threatening to derail the budget's adoption.
Congress · 117th Congress
DeFazio looks to try again on his progressive transportation agenda
The House Transportation and Infrastructure chair isn’t giving up on his push to boost transit, electric vehicles and climate-related goals.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Everything you wanted to know about Title 42 but didn’t know to ask - Roll Call
PODCAST — A look at the politics of a public health directive that allows for the expulsion of migrants at the border during the pandemic.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Why saving downtown is key to our COVID-19 economic recovery
OPINION — If cities don’t adapt to the evolving shift in working behavior, the downtown infrastructure that once thrived will surely crumble.
Congress · 117th Congress
NC man surrenders after bomb threat standoff in front of Library of Congress
A man is in custody after surrendering to police, ending a tense five-hour standoff Thursday in front of the Library of Congress.
Congress · 117th Congress
Taliban takeover seen narrowing prospects for 2001 AUMF update
The volatile situation in Afghanistan, and the possibility U.S. forces will be sent back in to fight, mean the 2001 AUMF is safe. For now.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Make a deal and get it done: The case for more bipartisanship
OPINION — It’s time to start being radical about being reasonable and show the world that bipartisanship in America is still possible.
Congress · 117th Congress
Climate risk becomes urgent ESG issue for insurance industry
The insurance industry could be on the hook for larger payouts as climate change leads to more property damage.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: So much for infrastructure week
The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns around the country, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in this At the Races newsletter.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
GOP lands top Nevada recruit, setting up competitive Senate race
Ex-Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt has experience running statewide and in fundraising as he takes on Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto.
Congress · 117th Congress
Sens. Hickenlooper, King and Wicker diagnosed with COVID-19
A Wicker spokesman said the senator got tested after experiencing mild symptoms, and King said he sought one after feeling mildly feverish.
Congress · 117th Congress
National Park Service still waiting for Biden to pick a director
The service has gone without a permanent director since 2017, and key Democrats want a nominee soon to address maintenance backlogs.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senators urge FTC to investigate Tesla ‘Autopilot’ marketing
Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Edward J. Markey argue that Tesla has falsely advertised its vehicles’ self-driving capabilities.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden ties federal funds to nursing home vaccine mandates
Federal data shows that around 60 percent of nursing home staff are currently vaccinated, but that falls as low as 44 percent in some states.
Congress · 117th Congress
Pentagon counters critics of Afghanistan withdrawal
Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley says there was “nothing” he saw that indicated a rapid collapse of the Afghan army and takeover by the Taliban.
Policy · 117th Congress
EPA bans all food uses for the pesticide chlorpyrifos
Typically used on crops such as strawberries, apples, broccoli and corn, it has been linked to neurodevelopmental disorders in children.
Policy · 117th Congress
Biden plots vaccine booster shots
White House advisers announced that all Americans should expect to receive COVID-19 vaccine booster shots eight months after their last shot.