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Hill staffers see AOC as next Democratic leader
Top Capitol Hill staffers see AOC as most likely to become the leading voice for the Democratic Party during Trump’s second term.
Lawmakers concerned about Trump admin handling sensitive materials
Most lawmakers on Capitol Hill are worried about the security of sensitive materials being in the hands of the Trump administration, our latest survey found.
Congress isn’t sure crypto reforms are good for financial system
Congress isn’t convinced the changes lawmakers are pursuing to the regulation of crypto will be good for the U.S. financial system.
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.
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.
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Pressure builds on Trump, Senate leaders for new Russia sanctions
Republican senators are putting new pressure on Trump and Senate leaders to take up a hard-hitting Russia sanctions bill amid new signs that Moscow is slow-walking Ukraine peace talks.
Cole sets FY26 markup schedule, but huge problems loom
Cole today laid out an aggressive markup schedule for the summer, setting up funding bills to be ready for the floor by the end of July.
Hawley files credit card cap amendment on GENIUS
Hawley filed an amendment to the GENIUS Act to cap credit card interest rates. Sanders introduced a bill to cap card rates at 10% in February.
Carr defends push to end corporate DEI
Carr and House Democrats clashed Wednesday over the legality of the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on corporate diversity programs.