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Moolenaar unveils bill to revoke China’s trade status
Rep. John Moolenaar is unveiling a new bill to revoke normal trade relations with China, which would trigger major tariffs and likely set off a new trade war.
AIPAC to run ad denouncing Sanders’ bid to block Israel arms
The Senate is slated to vote on six joint resolutions of disapproval that would block up to $20 billion worth of sales of U.S.-made weapons to Israel.
Eyes on China Committee for outbound reform compromise
The House Select Committee on China has taken on a central role in GOP talks around the future of U.S investment restrictions, according to three people familiar with the process.
President Biden talks Ukraine as top Republican urges ‘final push’
There’s a widespread belief on the Hill that if Trump wins the election, Congress won’t be able to pass another aid package for Ukraine.
Will Sinwar’s death reset the Gaza war?
The death of Hamas commander Yahya Sinwar at the hands of Israeli forces is being portrayed as a potential turning point in the devastating war in Gaza.
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Tim Scott lets loose at Exchequer
The Republican chair of the Senate Banking Committee spoke at length to the Exchequer Club of Washington about his plans for the economy and Congress.
Senate strikes deal on amendment votes for Laken Riley Act
The Senate just started voting on two amendments to the bill, which makes it easier for law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.
Tech takeaways from the first E&C meeting
if today’s cordiality survives the next several weeks, we can expect some bipartisan compromises down the road.
SALT Republicans aim for united stand
If that group can hold out as a unit, they would have the votes to bring down Republicans’ reconciliation package to push for more SALT.