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Back to SearchGOP leadership's power shrinks
The House Republican Steering Committee has finished selecting chairs for the 119th Congress, a breakdown of the picks. Plus: Rep. Bobby Scott is eye…
1 year, 2 months ago
Inside how Johnson handled steering
The House Steering Committee surprised many by picking Rep. Brian Mast to be the next chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Plus: The latest …
1 year, 2 months ago
The NDAA-CR endgame moves
The House will vote this afternoon on the FY2025 defense authorization bill, but like everything in the 118th Congress, it’s not going to be simple. …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Hegseth vibe shift
The vibes around Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Defense Department have shifted during the last few days. Plus: As the top spots in House comm…
1 year, 3 months ago
The December rush: 2 weeks left
Congress has 11 days to avert a government shutdown. Plus: Former Sen. Cory Gardner will become the chair of the board of the Senate Leadership Fund.…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Readback: Watching Little Tech get ready for the big-time
Punchbowl News tech reporter Ben Brody talks about his interview with Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan and Little Tech's approach to President-elect Donald…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Senate Dems holding their fire on Trump’s noms
Some Senate Democrats are keeping an open mind to several of President-elect Donald Trump's nominees. Plus: Speaker Mike Johnson says he hasn’t commi…
1 year, 3 months ago
What to make of Musk, Ramaswamy and DOGE
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are coming to Capitol Hill today to talk DOGE. Plus: The CBC is mum on support for Rep. David Scott in the House Ag rac…
1 year, 3 months ago
Johnson's zero-seat cushion
Heading into the 119th Congress, Speaker Mike Johnson will have no margin to work with to pass legislation. And over in the Senate, what's going on w…
1 year, 3 months ago
How Democrats are cleaning up their House
The House Democratic Caucus is moving to purge some of its most veteran lawmakers from key committee positions. Plus: It's a big day for President-el…
1 year, 3 months ago