Once Upon a Hill

Once Upon a Hill

Trump’s looming Iran funding ask sets up Hill fight
A $200B-plus Iran supplemental is shaping up to be a heavy lift as Democrats push for guardrails and Republicans wrestle with funding a potentially…
 • Michael Jones
Fetterman emerges as Mullin swing vote
John Fetterman’s potential yes vote could move Markwayne Mullin’s DHS secretary nomination to the floor as early as next week, as the two parties remain…
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CBC rallies behind Stratton amid Pritzker questions
Congressional Black Caucus leaders embrace Juliana Stratton’s historic nomination while raising concerns about Gov. JB Pritzker’s financial and…
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DHS shutdown fight spills into Mullin hearing
Democrats seize on the Oklahoma Republican’s hearing to press for deeper ICE commitments as TSA delays grow, while Republicans say the White House has…
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Trump anti-fraud push sparks Dem backlash
Democrats from states flagged in Trump’s executive order say the new anti-fraud task force is a political weapon that could tighten eligibility rules…
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Illinois Dems to settle Durbin seat, key House fights
Illinois Democrats head to the polls in a high-stakes primary that will decide Dick Durbin’s successor and reshape the House bench amid fights over…
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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…
 • Michael Jones
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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