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How Senate retirements could cause problems for House Dems
Ambitious House Democrats eyeing Senate seats could complicate the party’s chances of flipping the House in 2026.
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Hern on reconciliation and the GOP’s road ahead
Rep. Kevin Hern is carving out a notable role for himself on the House Ways and Means Committee.
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DelBene dishes on Dems’ path to winning the House
DCCC Suzan DelBene sees the president’s moves – from drastic DOGE cuts to bigtime tariffs – putting more House seats in play for Democrats.
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Schumer folds on funding and Democrats are furious
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s decision to back the House-passed government funding measure effectively puts an end to a shutdown fight.
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House Dems seize on tariff turmoil
House Democrats are taking the chance to sharply criticize Trump’s big tariff agenda, DOGE cuts and the Republicans’ budget reconciliation plans.
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How Senate retirements could cause problems for House Dems
Ambitious House Democrats eyeing Senate seats could complicate the party’s chances of flipping the House in 2026.
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Hern on reconciliation and the GOP’s road ahead
Rep. Kevin Hern is carving out a notable role for himself on the House Ways and Means Committee.
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