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HMP slams House GOP on proposed Medicaid cuts
In a memo shared first with Punchbowl News, the top House Democratic super PAC is revealing its strategy to hammer vulnerable Republicans for proposing potentially massive Medicaid cuts.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. doubled down on his controversial views over vaccine safety during his second round of confirmation hearings Thursday.
Negotiators eyeing health package in CR
The health package is one of several of the remaining questions about the CR, which party leaders are expected to release over the weekend.
Senate Democrats eye an abortion rights filibuster carve-out
As abortion dominates the 2024 election conversation, Senate Democrats are talking more seriously about creating a filibuster carve-out to codify Roe v. Wade if there’s a Democratic trifecta in Washington.
Senate Republicans poised to reject Democrats’ IVF bill again
The Senate will vote again Tuesday on Democrats’ Right to IVF Act, in another attempt by Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to squeeze Republicans on the issue.
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Barr pushes capital gains tax cut
Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) is dropping a bill to cut taxes on profits from selling investments and assets, known as capital gains.
Bowser warns of cuts to cops and emergency services if GOP doesn’t act
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she is prepared to cut public safety and local emergency services unless Congress passes a federal fix to D.C.’s budget.