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Graham-led Russia sanctions bill hits veto-proof majority

Trump endorsed the substance of the sanctions bill last weekend as he accused Putin of stringing him along over a possible ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Mental health organization launches ad campaign urging against Medicaid cuts

Rubio picks another Hill fight with State Department overhaul

2 House Republicans are heading to Syria

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Trump puts restrictions on sales of AI chips on China

Nvidia announced Wednesday that the Trump administration informed the company it’s putting new export controls on the H20 processor the American chipmaker sells to China.

Gallego dishes on Biden’s foreign policy

During an event at Chatham House in London, Gallego called out his own party for not standing strong enough for Ukraine.

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State Dept. to propose major overhaul of U.S. diplomatic footprint

The State Dept. is expected to propose an unprecedented overhaul of the U.S. government’s diplomatic footprint overseas.

CHC seeks prison visit amid calls to release Maryland man

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus is hoping to soon visit the Maryland man being wrongfully held in El Salvador’s notorious megaprison, CECOT.

Tariffs put White House on collision course with the Hill

Following President Trump's tariff announcements, the administration is about to run headlong into a wall of opposition from Capitol Hill.

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Hearings

H.J. Res. 60 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Park Service relating to ‘‘Glen Canyon National Recreation Area: Motor Vehicles’’.; H.J. Res. 78 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to ‘‘Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt’’.; H.J. Res. 87 – Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Emission Warranty and Maintenance Provisions; Advanced Clean Trucks; Zero Emission Airport Shuttle; Zero-Emission Power Train Certification; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision’’.; H.J. Res. 88 – Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision’’.; H.J. Res. 89 – Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The ‘Omnibus’ Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision’’.

04/28/2025

Hearings to examine the nominations of Michael Cadenazzi, of Rhode Island, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense, and Scott Pappano, of Pennsylvania, to be Principal Deputy Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration.

04/29/2025

Markup of 6 Bills

04/29/2025

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Big beat on jobs with clouds on the horizon

The U.S. job market hummed along in April, with growth slowing slightly from March but still beating expectations.

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Dueling approaches to Trump in critical Georgia Senate race

President Donald Trump is already looming large over the 2026 Georgia Senate race.

The Senate-governor push and pull

Democrats and Republicans are both working to persuade a number of current and former governors to run for Senate in competitive states this cycle.

Tim Scott isn’t expecting Democratic noms

The White House isn’t expected to put forward Democratic nominees to serve in minority positions at financial agencies.

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