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Shapiro, Jeffries, Newsom top list of likely new Democratic leader
The outspoken Shapiro represents a major swing state that has helped determine contentious presidential election results in recent years.
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Top Hill staffers predict government shutdown
More than half of senior Hill staffers say their member of Congress believes there will likely be a government shutdown this year, according to our latest Canvass survey.
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Capitol Hill

Congressional aides aren’t setting SALT expectations high
Just 38% of staffers said they expect Republicans’ reconciliation bill to include a SALT limit higher than the current $10,000 cap, according to our latest survey, The Canvass.
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The Canvass: Inauguration special edition
The Canvass provides anonymous monthly insights from K Street leaders and top Capitol Hill staffers on key issues playing out in Washington.
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K Street, Hill confident Thune will be effective
Thune is already flexing his leadership muscle by forcing a Friday night vote to confirm Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
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How the Senate is reacting to Meta’s app store push
Blumenthal has his hand in most online kids protection issues and also previously tried to regulate competition on the app stores.
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New Dems’ Schneider on the coalition’s role fighting Trump
Schneider emphasized using legislative methods and the courts while also trying to make clear that people might like the president’s goals – but his results aren’t in line.
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House

How Senate retirements could cause problems for House Dems
Ambitious House Democrats eyeing Senate seats could complicate the party’s chances of flipping the House in 2026.
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Hern on reconciliation and the GOP’s road ahead
Rep. Kevin Hern is carving out a notable role for himself on the House Ways and Means Committee.
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