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Get ready for a 3-week sprint to the end of the 118th Congress
The House and Senate are out of session. And when lawmakers return next week, they’ll face a three-week sprint to the end of the 118th Congress centered around resolving two huge issues — government funding and the annual defense authorization bill.
Spending wars heat up with Trump pick of Vought
Trump has announced Russell Vought as his pick for OMB director, which would be a return to this powerful post for Vought if he’s confirmed.
The Trump nominee persuasion campaign begins
President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet confirmation prospects run the gamut — from slam dunks like Sen. Marco Rubio as secretary of state, to very steep uphill climbs like former Rep. Matt Gaetz’s bid to serve as attorney general.
Schumer, Johnson talk disaster funding
The White House’s request includes almost $40 billion for the FEMA disaster relief fund. It also replenishes the SBA's disaster loan program.
Trump opens the flood Gaetz
Trump announced Gaetz’s nomination without giving Senate Republicans a heads-up. Many were absolutely stunned.
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Hegseth nomination hanging by a thread
Hegseth is digging in on his nomination to lead the Pentagon, as Republican senators begin to cast doubt on the Fox News host’s confirmation prospects.
Vance aide Slater picked for DOJ antitrust post
Gail Slater is a longtime tech policy expert who spent time in the often-warring sections of the media and tech ecosystem.
HFSC gavel race’s Squawk Box sprint
The leading contenders to be HFSC chair are taking their gavel pitches to the airwaves in the final days before next week’s Steering Committee presentations.