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Hill aides confident in reconciliation 2.0
About three-quarters of senior Hill aides say a second reconciliation bill is likely to pass in the 119th Congress.
Hill: DHS shutdown will hurt GOP in midterms
More than half of senior Hill staffers said the Department of Homeland Security shutdown will harm Republicans in the midterm elections.
Tech: Capitol Hill bearish on AI framework
A staggering 0% of senior Capitol Hill staffers believe it’s “very likely” Congress passes federal artificial intelligence regulation by the end of this year.
Democratic Hill aides: Thune is most effective leader
More than half of top Democratic Hill staffers say Senate Majority Leader John Thune is the most effective congressional leader, according to our latest Canvass survey.
Vault: Capitol Hill upbeat about housing bill’s chances
Congressional staff and lawmakers remain upbeat about the odds that Capitol Hill will enact a bill to ease the development of American housing, according to the latest edition of The Canvass.
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Jeffries dodged on backing DWS in FL-20
Jeffries refused to endorse Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s reelection campaign on Tuesday, reflecting local frustration with the Florida Democrat for switching districts to run in a plurality-Black district.
Vault: House GOP preps prediction market briefing
The House Financial Services Committee will host a private, Republican-only roundtable on prediction markets Wednesday afternoon.
Defense: Senate Dems pause Iran war powers
For the first time in weeks, Senate Democrats aren’t planning to force a floor vote on a resolution to rein in President Donald Trump’s Iran military campaign.
Rubio: There’s a two-step approach to Iran deal
Rubio said reaching a peace deal with Iran will require Tehran to “very clearly” announce it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and commit to negotiating a denuclearization plan.