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Top Hill staff say Trump will rescue TikTok

Trump has tasked Vice President JD Vance and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz to oversee a potential TikTok sale.

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Senior Hill aides say permitting reform likely this Congress

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Most in Congress support birthright citizenship

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Shapiro, Jeffries, Newsom top list of likely new Democratic leader

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By transforming bill tracking and floor action with expert analysis from the Punchbowl News team, The Portal delivers concise, curated insights that cut through the noise, helping policy leaders win.

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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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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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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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K Street, Hill: Immigration, trade, taxes top of Trump’s first 100 days agenda

Respondents predict immigration, trade, taxes and energy will be at the top of President Trump’s agenda for his first 100 days in office.

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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.

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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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H.Con.Res.9 - Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Peace Officers Memorial Service and the National Honor Guard and Pipe Band Exhibition.

05/01/2025

H.Res.354 - Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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"; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (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"; and for other purposes.

04/29/2025

H.Con.Res.22 - Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for a ceremony to present the Congressional Gold Medals awarded under the 'Six Triple Eight' Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2021.

04/14/2025

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

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

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