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Senate Banking Committee Chair Tim Scott (R-S.C.) will release his legislative priorities for the 119th Congress today. They’ll be mostly familiar to anyone who’s tracked the South Carolina Republican since last year.
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Let’s talk about the future of President-elect Donald Trump’s policy agenda on Capitol Hill. There’s a lot going on here already, even before Trump is sworn in on Monday.
Thune vows to move ‘quickly’ on Hegseth
GOP senators were relieved after Hegseth’s confirmation hearing despite the fact the nominee faced a barrage of tough questions from Democrats.
Warner suggests Gabbard’s FISA 702 pledge is insufficient
Warner told us that Gabbard’s support for a warrant requirement as part of Section 702 of FISA undercuts the program’s effectiveness.
Democratic TikTok fans push Biden on the ban
The calls come as Donald Trump has pledged to undo the ban quickly and as TikTok users are raising a stink about the platform being killed.
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Hearings to examine the expected nomination of Peter B. Hegseth, to be Secretary of Defense.
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Tim Scott lets loose at Exchequer
The Republican chair of the Senate Banking Committee spoke at length to the Exchequer Club of Washington about his plans for the economy and Congress.
Senate strikes deal on amendment votes for Laken Riley Act
The Senate just started voting on two amendments to the bill, which makes it easier for law enforcement to detain undocumented immigrants accused of crimes.
Tech takeaways from the first E&C meeting
if today’s cordiality survives the next several weeks, we can expect some bipartisan compromises down the road.
SALT Republicans aim for united stand
If that group can hold out as a unit, they would have the votes to bring down Republicans’ reconciliation package to push for more SALT.