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House Republicans’ Budget showdown
If House Republicans can pull off a successful committee vote tonight, the plan is to go to the Rules Committee on Wednesday.
A16z is seizing the moment
Andreessen and Horowitz are not only two of the biggest figures in the sector, but Andreessen, in particular, went all in supporting Trump during the 2024 election.
Did you have plans Sunday night?
The late-night markup is an attempt to give House Republicans a chance to bring the bill to the House Rules Committee on Wednesday.
Trump backs Capito in W.Va.
Capito is facing a longshot primary challenge from former state Del. Derrick Evans. Evans is a convicted Jan. 6 rioter who served time in prison.
GOP senators back Rogers in Michigan
It’s a forceful show of support as Senate Majority Leader John Thune and NRSC Chair Tim Scott try to clear the primary field for Rogers.
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The Stat: Trump’s China tariffs
Trump’s temporary tariff reprieve on China was certainly welcomed by the tech industry, but the fundamentals haven’t changed much.
Spectrum and AI get the Senate treatment
The House Republicans’ reconciliation plans for tech are on a collision course with the Senate.
Finserv’s wins and losses in the tax bill
House Republicans’ much-anticipated tax bill dropped last week with all the usual fanfare. The reception from K Street was a warm one.
Crypto has a date with destiny
The Senate will vote as early as Monday night to revive stablecoin legislation via the GENIUS Act, a bill authored by Hagerty with bipartisan support.