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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…

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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:

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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.

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Vote Studies 2025: Why some key votes don’t have presidential positions

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Lawmakers seek to boost CFTC budget to take on crypto oversight

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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:

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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.

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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…

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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:

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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.

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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:

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Forecast shows chance of snow, shutdown

It was supposed to be fairly straightforward. The Senate would return to Washington and pass the big spending package the House passed last week and the Capitol would shake off its all-too-familiar shutdown showdown drama. Then federal immigration agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in the street in Minneapolis. Homeland…

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Rep. Janelle Bynum recalls interning for Arlen Specter

The Oregon Democrat worked on the Hill as a high school junior. “You belong here,” she tells kids coming to the Capitol now.

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Immigration funding impasse

A glide path for a final fiscal 2026 spending package suddenly evaporated after the second fatal shooting of a Minneapolis citizen in an immigration crackdown. CQ Roll Call’s Aidan Quigley, Jacob Fulton and David Lerman assess the chances for finding an escape route from another partial government shutdown. Show Notes:

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Close to the finish line

The House has passed all 12 spending bills for the current fiscal year and the Senate is on track to clear them by the Jan. 30 deadline to avoid another partial shutdown. CQ Roll Call’s Jessica Wehrman, David Lerman and Aris Folley recount the drama of the House dealmaking and…

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