Video · 117th Congress
How Aaron Burr may have created the filibuster by mistake
Despite its dominance over the Senate today, the filibuster may have actually come about by accident due to a speech by Aaron Burr in 1805.
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Policy · 117th Congress
NIH lifts Trump-era restrictions on fetal tissue research
Fetal tissue research has been the subject of controversy because some advocates oppose using fetal tissue derived from abortions.
Video · 117th Congress
‘What’s my vote supposed to be?’ — Congressional Hits and Misses
Congress is back from recess and up to its usual antics. Plus, former Speaker John Boehner had some choice words for his fellow Republicans.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Democrats torn over strategy for passing $2T infrastructure plan - Roll Call
Democrats are struggling to decide whether to pursue a bipartisan infrastructure bill or go alone through the budget reconciliation process.
Policy · 117th Congress
Health officials push vaccinations as Fauci and Jordan spar
Infection disease officials are questioned on issues such as COVID-19 testing at the southern border, vaccine hesitancy, reopening schools.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
At the Races: Quarterly questions
The CQ Roll Call newsroom is tracking campaigns around the country and sharing the best stories, with some extras, with this weekly At the Races newsletter.
Opinion · 117th Congress
It’s time to bring back the Budget committees to the congressional budget process
OPINION — With 2011 caps expiring, it’s time to restore Congress’ ability to set discretionary spending amounts in the budget resolution.
Policy · 117th Congress
Former EPA staff like what they see in new administrator
Nearly 1,000 people left the agency after 2016, according to the fiscal 2022 budget proposal by the Biden White House.
Policy · 117th Congress
Becerra questioned about abortion, immigration at HHS budget hearing
President Biden's proposal would increase the HHS budget by 23.5 percent and give the CDC its biggest increase in two decades.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers, advocates question delay in raising refugee cap
With President Joe Biden yet to formally raise the admissions cap, the U.S. is on pace to resettle the fewest number of refugees in years.
Podcasts · 117th Congress
Joe Biden’s bold moves on race relations - Roll Call
Political Theater host Jason Dick discusses with Rashawn Ray how President Joe Biden is addressing race relations.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Conservative groups target swing Democrats in fight against infrastructure plan and taxes
Narrow House and Senate margins mean opposition from a handful of Democrats because could scuttle Biden's infrastructure plan.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police did not act on past intel recommendations from IG
Intelligence failures were cited in scathing report on handling of Jan. 6 riot by Trump supporters seeking to stop electoral vote count.
Congress · 117th Congress
Key Democrats flex ‘SALT’ muscles ahead of infrastructure debate
A new congressional caucus aims to raise awareness and support for repeal of the $10,000 limitation on state and local tax deductions.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
This wood sat in storage for 100 years. Now it’s being used to fix Capitol riot damage
Rare mahogany, stored in a U.S. Forest Service lab for 100 years, will be used to repair parts of the Capitol damaged during the Jan. 6 riot.
Policy · 117th Congress
Lawmakers flock to border as more migrants arrive
Congressional delegation trips to the U.S. border have become commonplace as the government deals with a growing number of migrants.
Opinion · 117th Congress
If corporations are people, they just might have an opinion
OPINION — Republicans admonishing corporations are the same pols who eagerly accepted their campaign donations and good PR in days past.
Policy · 117th Congress
Corporations agree to transparency on climate lobbying
Five major companies will report publicly about their influence on climate policy and alignment with the Paris climate accord.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Photo of the day: April flowers
Photo of the day: The U.S. Capitol dome is framed by red tulips on the East Plaza on Thursday.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court expansion bill faces serious blocks across political spectrum
Four Democratic lawmakers have introduced bill to expand seats on Supreme Court, but party leaders are already playing down that effort.