Rule for debate on mining, whales, socialism measures squeaks by
House GOP leaders on Tuesday narrowly gathered enough support to adopt a rule allowing their side’s bills to come to the floor, after concerns related to a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through the midterm elections nearly derailed the procedural resolution. After resounding passage of the stopgap bill, the rule for debate on […]
Still on the House agenda? Tension with the Senate
The House returns from its August break with a short to-do list: Squash the possibility of a government shutdown so members can focus on the looming midterm elections. So far, so good, if they can stick to the plan of quickly clearing a Senate-passed spending stopgap this week. From there, Republicans will waste no time […]
When government sees art as ‘terrifying,’ that’s scary
In the past, when I told people who expressed the slightest interest that my commentary focused on the intersection of politics, culture and race, many seemed puzzled by that particular mix. Not anymore. It’s pretty obvious how all those topics are related. We’re reminded of it every day. Mention the John F. Kennedy Center for […]
At the Races: Bay State blues
Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! 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? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Blue-state voters’ appetite […]
North Carolina candidate in battleground race penalized for betting on her campaign
A Republican seeking to flip a key battleground district in North Carolina has been fined and suspended by the prediction market Kalshi after she bet on her campaign. Laurie Buckhout, a retired Army colonel running against Democratic Rep. Don Davis, will pay a $25,000 fine and is suspended from the platform for three years. “I […]
Supreme Court rules ballroom construction can continue
In a split decision Monday, the Supreme Court ruled construction of the White House ballroom could continue, saying the group bringing the lawsuit lacks standing to challenge the project and the government is likely to prevail. The decision came after a one-sentence temporary order signed by Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. on Aug. 21 […]
Seth Moulton pushes for ‘new generation’ of leaders but clock is ticking
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton began clamoring for generational change long before it became a political cliche. The Iraq War veteran and Harvard graduate won his North Shore congressional seat in 2014, after dislodging a nine-term Democratic incumbent. A few years later, he led an ultimately unsuccessful uprising against Nancy Pelosi, then the […]
Casework strained to a breaking point, report says
Congressional casework is nearing a “boiling point” after years of growing pressure and a chronic lack of investment, according to a new report released Monday by POPVOX Foundation, a nonprofit led by former Hill staffers. The report, which draws on four years of research, finds that caseworkers are more valuable than ever as they race […]
Cassidy says abortion pill makers turn blind eye to safety
Sen. Bill Cassidy is accusing abortion pill manufacturers of not meeting their legal responsibilities to ensure compliance with Food and Drug Administration safety regulations, especially when pills are sold online through third-party providers. A report issued Thursday by Cassidy, chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, follows the panel’s monthslong investigation into the three […]
At the Races: No breaks for Dems
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. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari The courts have not been Democrats’ friend when it comes to the redistricting wars this year. A Maryland […]