Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Time for Texas
Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who'd like to get this newsletter?
Search Roll Call
Search the Roll Call archive by keyword, date, Congress, section, or tags.
65 results for "all/2026"
Congress · 119th Congress
Hill added $34 billion in unrequested defense program funds
↵↵In fact, the $34 billion in fiscal 2026 defense program increases cost more than the fiscal 2026 budgets for the Department of Agriculture or Treasury or Labor.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Make Tuesday nights political again
Coming up↵↵It's all about the kickoff of the 2026 primary season, with Tuesday's contests in Arkansas, North Carolina and Texas.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
The inconvenient truth about Donald Trump and the truth
As a political analyst and columnist, I guess I'm supposed to have all the answers, but I admit that I haven't figured this one out yet.
Congress · 119th Congress
Panels unveil aviation safety text as House sets vote on Senate bill
The draft bill would also repeal a provision of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act that provided exemptions from the use of that technology for some military aircraft, according to a summary
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas
↵↵"They've all supported me. They're all good, and you're supposed to pick one, but we'll see what happens. But I support all three," Trump told reporters traveling on Air Force One on Monday night.
Congress · 119th Congress
Earmarks flood spending bills after a year’s hiatus
Congressional earmarks returned with a vengeance in fiscal 2026, with familiar faces topping the rankings in each chamber.
Congress · 119th Congress
White House proposes new taxes to boost US shipbuilding
↵↵To help fund shipyard improvements, the administration wants to impose a new fee on all foreign-built commercial vessels bringing merchandise into U.S. ports.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Let the market decide
↵↵All of these factors are likely to shape a midterm cycle dominated by concerns over the cost of living.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: ICE breaker
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkin is the latest Democrat to join the crowded all-party primary for the open governor's race.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate races
Mike Collins brought in $825,000 and began 2026 with $2.3 million in the bank.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Democrats see opportunity in Ohio beyond battleground House seats
↵↵That confidence is reflected in Democrats' decision to place on its 2026 target list both Ohio's 10th District, where Knickerbocker is running against longtime Republican Rep. Michael R.
Congress · 119th Congress
Brad Carson’s latest role puts him in the fight over AI
↵↵How could a Democrat win where Carson did all those years ago?↵↵"It's not possible today. It would take a 10-year reclamation effort, really," he said.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Of voters and Venezuela
↵↵At the Races is back for 2026, with the midterm election year upon us.
White House · 119th Congress
At House GOP retreat, Trump questions ‘mind of the public’ ahead of midterms
↵↵He stressed legislative work needed ahead of Election Day, including on immigration, health care and paring down energy prices, offering what has been a loyal GOP Conference a glimpse into his 2026 strategy
Campaigns · 119th Congress
In a reversal, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection this year
Tim Walz, the 2024 Democratic vice presidential nominee, announced Monday that he will not seek a third term after all, opening up the gubernatorial race in the blue-leaning state.Â
Campaigns · 119th Congress
These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026
For all the lawmakers who've announced plans to retire from congressional service after 2026, there's a long list of former members from both parties who want to be back in Congress.Â
Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the races: Trump the vote
Marc Veasey, who made a surprise last-minute entry last week into the race for Tarrant County judge, said Monday that he wouldn't run for the position after all and will retire at the end of his current
Congress · 119th Congress
This week: Congress has much to do before holiday recess
Republicans are offering clear, responsible alternatives that will lower premium costs and increase access and health care options for all Americans," Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said in a statement.
Congress · 119th Congress
Reagan National airport safety looms as appropriations issue
↵↵Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking member Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., want Congress to delete a provision in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act that they say would undermine safety