The clock ticks more slowly in Congress.
On the Hill, what doesn’t get done in July might easily slip to October — especially when the administration gets involved.
Tech
September 07, 2025
Chips-tracking bill timeline slips
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Intel move is irking Republicans
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Our new weekly show, Fly Out Day, brings you inside the most consequential decisions shaping Congress with the people at the center of the story. From Hill leadership to Washington’s most-plugged in reporters, join us straight from our townhouse each Thursday evening. Watch the latest episode now.