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Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrive for the inauguration of Donald Trump for his second term as president inside the Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025.

Contempt for the Clintons?

Caution tape is seen on the East Front lawn of the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 18. In 2025, Congress faced questions about its role in government as the executive and judicial branches tugged at its responsibilities.

A most consequential year for Congress

Pennsylvania Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, here heading to a House Republican Conference meeting on Tuesday, is among several lawmakers who have sought bipartisan solutions for problems Congress is facing.

Can Congress save itself?

Chris Cillizza, left, joins the Political Theater podcast this week.

‘We had time back then’

The original "ROLL CALL" sign at the first office.

Roll Call goes platinum

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump listen to Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Bennear of the U.S. Marine Band sing the national anthem during the White House Easter Egg Roll on April 21.

Six degrees of 100 days

Andy Kim, D-N.J., takes in John Trumbull’s “Declaration of Independence” painting in the Capitol Rotunda before being sworn in to the Senate on Monday.

Revenge of the Senate

One of the first votes the newly elected freshman members of Congress will take after being sworn in is on a rules package for the House chamber. Some very simple proposals that could be written into the rules could make the chamber function better, Molly Reynolds of The Brookings Institution argues.

Home improvements for the House

Few senators have shaped the judicial confirmation process as much as Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

A very judgy lame duck