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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Pulte pick sets up clash with Hill
Trump’s controversial choice of Bill Pulte to be the acting director of national intelligence is yet another huge provocation to Senate Republicans.
White House
The Trump losses keep piling up
President Donald Trump is suddenly taking losses from his own friends and allies, especially on Capitol Hill.
White House
DOJ pause may not solve ‘weaponization’ uproar
The Justice Department announced this afternoon that it would “abide by” the court ruling that paused the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund for another 11 days.
Washington
Vault: Thune, Johnson in talks for housing deal
The offices of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson are in active negotiations on a final bicameral bill to deregulate U.S. housing construction, according to four sources familiar with the process.
Vault
Finance + Economy
The highway bill’s next hurdles
The House’s highway bill is already hitting major roadblocks. For one, it’s unclear if the bill can pass the House.
Transportation
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