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Trump directs Pentagon to shift funds to make payroll for troops - Roll Call

President Donald Trump said Saturday his administration will make sure military personnel get paid Wednesday when their checks are due.

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Over 4K federal workers hit with shutdown-related layoffs, so far - Roll Call

The Trump administration plans to lay off more than 4,100 federal workers in response to the government shutdown, a court filing shows.

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Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections - Roll Call

The fallout from revelations of violent texts sent by the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general continues to reverberate.

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Mass firings begin as White House weighs keeping troops paid - Roll Call

The Trump administration made good on its threat to begin mass firings of federal civilian employees Friday.

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Talk to the hand — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

As the shutdown continues this week, lawmakers with time on their hands confront each other with their talking points.

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Trump ally appeals contempt of Congress case to Supreme Court - Roll Call

Steve Bannon asked the Supreme Court to overturn his contempt of Congress convictions related to a House panel, his attorneys said Friday.

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Lawmakers sound alarm over lapsed cybersecurity law - Roll Call

The lapse of two key federal programs could discourage information sharing between companies and the government, leaving an opening for a cyberattack.

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Photos of the week | October 3-9, 2025 - Roll Call

As the government shutdown entered week two, the House and Senate leaders spent much of the week holding daily news conferences and events.

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DNC launches ad campaign on health insurance costs as shutdown fight drags on - Roll Call

The Democratic National Committee is getting into the ad fight over the government shutdown with a focus on health insurance costs.

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Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal - Roll Call

Senate passage of the annual defense policy bill paves the way for the chamber to formally negotiate with the House on a compromise version.

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Former Rep. Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick dead at 80 - Roll Call

The Detroit lawmaker led the Congressional Black Caucus and supported the 2008 financial sector and automaker rescue packages.

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AI rush prompts raft of guardrail proposals - Roll Call

Congress is caught up in the debate over AI, with lawmakers pitching plans that seek to ensure user safety and address job threats.

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The biggest name in the House right now hasn’t been sworn in yet - Roll Call

With an Epstein discharge petition on the line, Adelita Grijalva is ready to claim her seat — but she’s still waiting.

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Trump feted by Cabinet members over ‘historic’ deal — on Gaza, not shutdown - Roll Call

President Trump on Thursday celebrated the Israel-Hamas deal while showing little interest in working to end the government shutdown.

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At the Races: Signs of the times - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including fresh scandals and campaign announcements.

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Federal courts plan to have less to spend on security this fiscal year - Roll Call

The federal court system plans to spend $35 million less from its court security account in fiscal 2026 than it did the previous year.

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Senate panel backs former Rep. D’Esposito for Labor IG; NLRB nominees - Roll Call

A Senate panel on Thursday recommended former New York Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito to become Labor Department inspector general.

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Countries try to lure foreign talent after Trump's H-1B visa fee hike - Roll Call

Foreign countries are seeking to capitalize on President Donald Trump's new fee hike on applications for H-1B visas.

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Life after Congress: Wenstrup’s return to Ohio brings journey full circle - Roll Call

More than many lawmakers, former Rep. Brad Wenstrup was well positioned to make an easy transition from Congress back to “civilian” life.

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With Republicans out of town, House Dems are both everywhere and nowhere

With no action on the floor or in committees, they’re passing the time in the shutdown with pressers, meetings and even a few skirmishes.

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Democrats seize on conservative support as hope to end shutdown - Roll Call

GOP’s clean continuing resolution goes down for a sixth time in the Senate, with no change in votes from previously.

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Justin Pearson of the ‘Tennessee Three’ challenging Rep. Steve Cohen in primary - Roll Call

Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson launched a primary challenge against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen.

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2026 could be breakout year for blue-collar Democratic women - Roll Call

As Democrats try to win back working-class voters, female candidates are campaigning around economic populism and their blue-collar roots.

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How director Raoul Peck found a ‘new Orwell’ - Roll Call

“He was not writing about some sort of future republic,” says the Academy Award-nominated director of “Orwell: 2+2=5.”

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Supreme Court sounds ready to revive lawsuit over ballot counting - Roll Call

The Supreme Court appeared ready Wednesday to allow a challenge to Illinois’ counting of ballots up to 14 days after Election Day.

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