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Most top Capitol Hill staffers doubt Congress will pass a farm bill in this lame duck, a reality that’s become clearer over the past few weeks.
Top staffers say Trump, not Hill Republicans will drive 119th agenda
Nearly all top congressional staffers believe President-elect Donald Trump will have more control over the agenda on Capitol Hill than Republican leadership.
Top Hill staff say Trump’s reelection will harm Ukraine war efforts
More than two-thirds of senior Hill staff think Donald Trump’s reelection will harm Ukraine’s war efforts according to our latest survey, The Canvass Capitol Hill.
Top Democratic staffers in Congress blame Biden for party losses
Top Democratic staffers on Capitol Hill are pointing fingers at President Joe Biden for the party’s embarrassing election losses.
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Tim Scott lets loose at Exchequer
The Republican chair of the Senate Banking Committee spoke at length to the Exchequer Club of Washington about his plans for the economy and Congress.
Senate strikes deal on amendment votes for Laken Riley Act
The Senate just started voting on two amendments to the bill, which makes it easier for law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.
Tech takeaways from the first E&C meeting
if today’s cordiality survives the next several weeks, we can expect some bipartisan compromises down the road.
SALT Republicans aim for united stand
If that group can hold out as a unit, they would have the votes to bring down Republicans’ reconciliation package to push for more SALT.