Once Upon a Hill

Once Upon a Hill

Jeffries moves to force DHS funding vote
House Democrats will launch a discharge petition to force a vote on funding non-ICE DHS agencies, escalating their shutdown fight with the GOP and…
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Schumer says Dems ready for SAVE fight
Republicans are expected to bring the SAVE America Act to the floor this week under pressure from Trump and the MAGA right. Chuck Schumer says Democrats…
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Inside Democrats’ plan to tackle the caregiving crisis
A first look at the Congressional Dads Caucus summit bringing lawmakers and national advocates together to shape a Democratic policy response to the…
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Senate heads toward SAVE America Act showdown
John Thune will bring the bill to the floor despite unified Democratic opposition and divisions among Republicans, setting up a debate that could drag…
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Senate sends housing bill back to House
The Senate approved the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in an 89–10 vote, but the bipartisan measure now faces an uncertain path in the House amid…
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Democrats await Clyburn’s next move
Jim Clyburn is set to announce whether he’ll seek an 18th term or retire, a decision with implications for South Carolina Democrats and the future of…
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Dems renew opposition to Trump education attacks
As the one-year mark approaches after the administration began dismantling the Education Department, Democrats warn the muted national response could…
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Mark Kelly’s big AI moment
During a discussion this morning, the Arizona Democrat will outline how Congress can address AI’s economic and national security implications without…
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Padilla leads push against SAVE America Act
Trump is pressing Republicans to pass the legislation, but Democrats—led in part by Sen. Alex Padilla—say the GOP election bill could suppress votes and…
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Senate Democrats threaten war powers showdown over Iran
The lawmakers warn they will use Senate procedure to trigger war powers votes on Iran unless Republican leaders schedule oversight hearings with Marco…
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DHS shutdown blame game intensifies
Airport delays deepen the fight over DHS funding as Republicans blame Democrats, who insist immigration enforcement reforms—and the politics around…
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Democrats seize on rising gas prices
Gas prices are climbing rapidly after the Iran conflict rattled global oil markets, prompting Democrats to sharpen their affordability message and urge…
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