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Byrd’s the word as House Republicans stumble
House Republican leadership has delayed three critical markups on the reconciliation package as internal party disputes have slowed the GOP.
House

US attorney nominee on thin ice
Ed Martin is facing backlash from Senate Republicans, raising fresh doubts about his confirmation prospects.
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Senate

House GOP leadership delays reconciliation markups
The White House is seeking input on policies involving drug pricing, state-directed payments, the provider tax and work requirements for Medicaid.
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House

Jeffries says Hegseth must follow Waltz ouster
Jeffries called Trump’s choice of aides “the most incompetent administration ever assembled,” particularly when it comes to defense and national security.
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House

The Vault: Senate Banking’s insurance leap
The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing this morning examining the rising costs of insurance – home, flood and otherwise.
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Senate
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Big beat on jobs with clouds on the horizon
The U.S. job market hummed along in April, with growth slowing slightly from March but still beating expectations.
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Finance + Economy

Dueling approaches to Trump in critical Georgia Senate race
President Donald Trump is already looming large over the 2026 Georgia Senate race.
Senate

The Senate-governor push and pull
Democrats and Republicans are both working to persuade a number of current and former governors to run for Senate in competitive states this cycle.
Senate

Tim Scott isn’t expecting Democratic noms
The White House isn’t expected to put forward Democratic nominees to serve in minority positions at financial agencies.
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