Washington D.C. in Focus: A Week of Unexpected Incidents, Political Dynamics, and National Commemoration
WASHINGTON D.C. – June 26, 2026 – The nation’s capital, a perpetual stage for policy, protest, and pomp, experienced a particularly eventful week, marked by a curious incident at a revered monument, the abrupt cancellation of a presidential bill…
High Stakes for College Sports: Senate Bill Races Against Clock, Demands House Engagement
Washington D.C. – With the summer sun beating down and the August congressional recess looming large, a bipartisan Senate bill aiming to reshape the landscape of college athletics is making a frantic push towards President Donald Trump’s desk. Its…
Unceremoniously yours — Congressional Hits and Misses
Week Ending June 26, 2026: White House Derails Bipartisan Housing Bill, Sending Shockwaves Across Capitol Hill Posted June 26, 2026, at 4:53 PM Capitol Hill was plunged into disarray this week following President Donald Trump’s stunning and abrupt…
Louisiana Republicans Head to Crucial Runoff, Testing Trump’s Endorsement Power
By Daniela Altimari (with additional reporting and analysis by CQ Roll Call Campaign Team) 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…
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Woes: Trump Blames Vandals Amidst Expert Disagreement on Peeling Liner and Algae Bloom
By Kate Yandell (Enriched and Rewritten) WASHINGTON D.C. – The iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a symbol of national unity and a backdrop for historic moments, has recently become the focal point of a contentious debate surrounding its premature…
Congressional Push for AI Governance Gains Momentum with Key Bills Advancing
Washington D.C. – In a significant bipartisan stride towards establishing a robust federal framework for artificial intelligence, the House Science, Space and Technology Committee on Thursday advanced a slate of AI-focused and data center bills. The…
Supreme Court Poised to Redefine Campaign Finance as Pivotal Primaries Reshape Electoral Map
Washington D.C. – June’s traditional symphony of thunderstorms and fireworks now includes the anticipated seismic shifts from Supreme Court rulings, particularly one poised to dramatically reshape the landscape of campaign finance. As the nation…
Skyward Spectacle Ignites National Mall, Kicking Off Great American State Fair with Unprecedented Flyover
WASHINGTON D.C. – June 25, 2026 – In a breathtaking display of aerial prowess and national pride, the skies above the nation’s capital erupted yesterday afternoon as a formidable B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, flanked by four cutting-edge F-35 Lightning II…
Supreme Court Drastically Curbs Judicial Review of TPS Designations, Upholding Trump-Era Terminations for Haiti and Syria
Washington D.C. – In a landmark decision issued Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that federal courts largely lack the authority to review decisions made by the Secretary of Homeland Security regarding which countries qualify for Temporary Protected…
Trump’s Capitol Hill Blitz Ignites GOP Infighting, Derails Bipartisan Efforts
WASHINGTON D.C. – A highly anticipated visit by former President Donald Trump to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, intended to rally Senate Republicans, instead devolved into a fiery clash that torpedoed a rare bipartisan legislative victory and laid bare deep…
