Capitol Police budget request tops $1 billion - Roll Call It was Chief Michael Sullivan’s first time in the budget hot seat since his hiring. He faced questions about threats, retention and more. Roll Call · Mar 17
Irish PM tells Trump ‘all conflicts come to an end,’ nudging him to end Iran war - Roll Call As President Trump slammed NATO allies over the Strait of Hormuz, his Irish counterpart urged him to start wrapping up his war with Iran. Roll Call · Mar 17
NRCC names 9 candidates to rebranded MAGA Majority program - Roll Call The NRCC has named nine candidates to its initial list of House hopefuls eligible for extra resources in this year’s midterm elections. Roll Call · Mar 17
Uncertain path for Iran war funding The Trump administration has sent mixed signals about plans for a supplemental war funding package while providing Congress with little information about the costs of military operations against Iran. CQ Roll Call’s John M. Donnelly and David Lerman assess the potential timing for a war funding bill, the options for… Roll Call · Mar 16
At the Races: Fuel to the fire Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Gas prices rose this week, throwing more fuel on the growing affordability battles ahead of the midterms. Democrats called for… Roll Call · Mar 12
Everything is being disrupted Jason Dick and Brody Mullins talk about the ongoing disruption of politics, business and journalism, how history repeats itself, Brody’s book and podcast, “The Wolves of K Street” and his new podcast, “The Deciders,” which focuses on the lobbying and influence world. Show Notes: Roll Call · Mar 12
At the Races: How to pass the torch in two easy steps Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including Steve Daines’ exit plan. Roll Call · Mar 5
Life After Congress: A prediction market duo Sean Patrick Maloney and Patrick McHenry didn’t see eye to eye in Congress — but they’re united on this. Roll Call · Mar 4
War impact on funding standoff The war against Iran gave Republicans a new line of attack in a push to end the partisan standoff over Homeland Security Department funding. CQ Roll Call’s Aris Folley and David Lerman assess how the war might impact negotiations over an immigration enforcement overhaul compromise that could clear the way… Roll Call · Mar 2
At the Races: Make Tuesday nights political again Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including State of the Union fallout and Texas primaries closing in. Roll Call · Feb 26
That’s entertainment! Or not. State of the Union 2026 Jason Dick and Brandon Wetherbee discuss the artistic merits of the 2026 State of the Union, whether Hollywood or Washington is the entertainment capital and the reasons for sitting through President Donald Trump’s 1 hour, 47-minute, 43-second event. Show Notes: Roll Call · Feb 25
Rep. Rouzer talks tobacco farming and his time as a staffer for Jesse Helms “I cut my teeth during the tobacco wars of the ’90s,” says North Carolina Republican Rep. David Rouzer of his staff days. Roll Call · Feb 25
Vote Studies 2025: Why some key votes don’t have presidential positions A key vote related to Jeffrey Epstein deserves attention for not being counted as a CQ Roll Call presidential support vote in 2025. Roll Call · Feb 24
Lawmakers seek to boost CFTC budget to take on crypto oversight Lawmakers seek to boost CFTC budget to take on crypto oversight - Fintech Roll Call · Feb 24
Roll Call · Feb 23 Tug-of-war over tariffs A landmark Supreme Court ruling upended federal revenue projections and sent the Trump administration scrambling for alternative tariff authorities. CQ Roll Call’s Michael Macagnone, Aris Folley and David Lerman discuss the long-awaited court verdict, its fiscal impact and what it means for presidential power. Show Notes:
Roll Call · Feb 19 At the Races: Sitting tight in Texas Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the endorsements and redistricting.
Roll Call · Feb 17 Immigration enforcement standoff As a partial Homeland Security Department shutdown enters its first full week, there’s no sign of a bipartisan immigration deal that could unlock a full-year funding bill. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Savannah Behrmann and David Lerman assess the major sticking points to reaching a deal and the state of…
Roll Call · Feb 13 Spotlight on the National Press Club, and its new president Jason Dick and Mark Schoeff Jr. talk about Mark’s new position as president of the National Press Club and the club’s mission, press freedoms, how politicians and journalists interact and they even explain how legendary Purdue basketball coach Gene Keady fits into all this. Show Notes:
Roll Call · Feb 12 At the Races: Let the market decide Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the economy and campaign launches.
Roll Call · Feb 9 Homeland Security spending spat Lawmakers are staring down a Friday deadline for Homeland Security funding, with little hope to avoid a partial shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Chris Johnson and Valerie Yurk examine the Democrats’ demands for changes to immigration enforcement policies and the limited potential areas for compromise. Show Notes:
Roll Call · Feb 6 The Washington Press Club Foundation dinner debrief Jason Dick and Jessica Wehrman digest their experience at the Washington Press Club Foundation dinner, which came at a time of trauma for journalists on the day of mass layoffs at The Washington Post and otherwise frayed nerves in the nation’s capital. Show Notes:
Roll Call · Feb 6 Photos of the week | January 30-February 5, 2026 Photos of the week | January 30-February 5, 2026 - Photos Of The Week DHS funding and a new member of Congress were just a couple of the highlights in and around the Capitol. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.
Roll Call · Feb 3 King-Hinds on long commutes and the ‘tyranny of distance’ She’s the first Republican to represent the Northern Mariana Islands in Congress — and educating Congress about the commonwealth is step one.
Roll Call · Jan 30 Photos of the week | January 23-29, 2026 Amid snow and severe cold, senators debated immigration enforcement. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists this week.
Roll Call · Jan 29 At the Races: What’s in a bill? Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and campaign launches.