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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.”
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.
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.
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.