The Canvass Capitol Hill: April
Our April survey of top Capitol Hill staffers came up with insights into how Congress really views President Donald Trump’s stated goal of acquiring foreign territories
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⚡ Hill staff doubt Trump is serious about taking Canada, Gaza
Democratic staffers on Capitol Hill take Trump’s stated plans of acquiring foreign lands much more seriously than Republicans.
Capitol Hill, Polling May 09, 2025
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⚡ Trump’s Education Department actions could haunt GOP
About two-thirds of top Hill staffers say the Trump administration’s move to dismantle the Education Department will hurt Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
Capitol Hill, Polling May 08, 2025
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⚡ Trump’s foreign policy approach could hurt GOP
Most senior Capitol Hill aides say President Donald Trump’s approach to major foreign policy issues will hurt Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
Capitol Hill, Foreign Policy, Polling, White House May 07, 2025
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Top Hill staff say Trump will rescue TikTok
Trump has tasked Vice President JD Vance and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz to oversee a potential TikTok sale.
Capitol Hill, Polling, Tech March 07, 2025
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Senior Hill aides say permitting reform likely this Congress
The complicated process for greenlighting energy and infrastructure projects has been a constant source of frustration for industry and lawmakers.
Capitol Hill, Polling March 06, 2025
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Most in Congress support birthright citizenship
The order would revoke the citizenship of children born in the U.S. if their parents weren’t permanent residents at the time of their birth.
Capitol Hill, Polling March 05, 2025
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