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This year was a big year for foreign policy on the Hill, and our Canvass respondents were on top of the major developments.
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Business meeting to consider the nomination of Marco Rubio, of Florida, to be Secretary of State.
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DCCC sets 2026 dues goals
The DCCC has locked in its dues and fundraising goals for members ahead of a huge midterm cycle for House Democrats.
K Street and Hill aides are bearish on DOGE
Just 27% of those surveyed expected DOGE to have a positive impact, compared with 37% who say they think the initiative will be bad for the federal government.
Lankford presses oil exemption to corporate AMT
Lankford is dropping his bill that would allow big corporations subject to the tax to consider intangible drilling costs in their adjusted financial statement income.
Senate Dems seek immigration solution outside of reconciliation
It’s a clear sign Democrats want to combat the constant GOP attacks that the party is too soft on immigration, an animating issue in November’s election.