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Senate Dems push for data on wealthiest taxpayers
A group of Senate Democrats are pressing Congress’ nonpartisan tax experts for more data on the wealthiest Americans.
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Schakowsky gets outraised and other Q1 highlights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), who is facing a primary challenge from progressive Kat Abughazaleh, was outraised in the first quarter.
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Campaigns

Stefanik eyes run for N.Y. governor
If she gets in, Stefanik would shake up the race for the GOP nomination in a major way. Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) has been openly eyeing a run, as has Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive.
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Sheehy finds his footing after bruising campaign
Sen. Tim Sheehy was elected last year as a staunch supporter of President Trump, but has become known more for bipartisan legislating than anything else.
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The rise of the million-dollar House fundraising quarter
For House incumbents who have publicized their first quarter fundraising numbers, Republicans are outpacing Democrats.
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Why Hogg doesn’t want Schakowsky out
David Hogg, the vice chair of the DNC, made a big splash this week by announcing plans to dedicate millions of dollars to primarying older Democratic incumbents that he views as “asleep at the wheel.”
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Sheehy finds his footing after bruising campaign
Sen. Tim Sheehy was elected last year as a staunch supporter of President Trump, but has become known more for bipartisan legislating than anything else.
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The red lines begin: A dozen House Republicans say no to big Medicaid cuts
A dozen House Republicans are warning GOP leaders that they won’t back a reconciliation package that includes massive cuts to Medicaid.
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Gallego dishes on Biden’s foreign policy
During an event at Chatham House in London, Gallego called out his own party for not standing strong enough for Ukraine.
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