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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Hassan backs Pappas as Dems unite in N.H.
Rep. Chris Pappas’ (D-N.H.) Senate campaign received its biggest boost to date on Friday when Pappas secured Sen. Maggie Hassan’s (D-N.H.) endorsement.
Van Hollen returns to Washington
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) laid into the Trump administration on Friday after returning from El Salvador, where the Maryland Democrat visited with Salvadoran immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
The Powell-Warren relationship thaw
Something remarkable happened in February. Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell picked up the phone and spoke to Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).
Who’s weighing in on Trump’s tax priorities
The White House is looking at delivering on a core set of President Donald Trump’s campaign tax-cut promises for the length of his term.