K Street pessimistic about government funding
Lawmakers will have less than a month when they return from the summer recess to try to get a spending deal across the finish line to avoid a shutdown.
Lobbyists air concerns over MAHA
Lobbyists not optimistic on AI framework
Dems on K Street doubt their party will retake Senate
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott are endorsing Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) to replace retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa).