
Laura Weiss
Tax and Financial Services ReporterLaura has been covering Congress and regulatory agencies in Washington since 2017 with a focus on tax, financial services and economic policy. Laura co-authors Punchbowl News’ first policy vertical, The Vault. Before joining Punchbowl News, Laura reported in D.C. for CQ Roll Call and covered local government, politics and more for Hearst newspapers in Connecticut. Laura grew up in Valley Forge, Pa., and graduated from Dartmouth College.
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Thune’s big Trump card
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is already playing his biggest card — President Donald Trump.
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Finance approves Long to lead IRS
The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-13 along party lines to approve Long’s nomination to lead the tax-collecting agency.
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Finance + Economy

Rescissions package hits the Hill
The White House has formally transmitted a $9 billion-plus rescissions package to Capitol Hill, starting a 45-day clock to pass the controversial measure.
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White House

Senate GOP will huddle Wed. on reconciliation
Senate committees with reconciliation instructions are expected to begin releasing legislative text, likely as soon as tomorrow.
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Senate

Trump, Thune push Senate GOP on reconciliation timeline
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is charting a four-week sprint to pass a reconciliation bill that can clear the House and get Trump’s desk by July 4.
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