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Hill staffers see AOC as next Democratic leader
Top Capitol Hill staffers see AOC as most likely to become the leading voice for the Democratic Party during Trump’s second term.
Lawmakers concerned about Trump admin handling sensitive materials
Most lawmakers on Capitol Hill are worried about the security of sensitive materials being in the hands of the Trump administration, our latest survey found.
Congress isn’t sure crypto reforms are good for financial system
Congress isn’t convinced the changes lawmakers are pursuing to the regulation of crypto will be good for the U.S. financial system.
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.
Senior Hill aides say permitting reform likely this Congress
The complicated process for greenlighting energy and infrastructure projects has been a constant source of frustration for industry and lawmakers.
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Trump wants to go big on spectrum
Trump threw his support behind making a significant amount of spectrum commercially available through the reconciliation bill.
Republicans try to reorient Medicaid fight
Republicans tout that their reconciliation plan will remove the estimated 1.4 million undocumented immigrants who receive Medicaid benefits.
The Billy Long show limps along
Former Rep. Billy Long appeared before the Senate Finance Committee, months after Trump nominated him to the post in January.
Marco Rubio defends Russia talks amid Democratic onslaught
Rubio was heavily scrutinized by Democrats who said Putin is playing Trump for time. Democrats also pitched the Russia sanctions bill.