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Democrats seize on Trump ballroom funding in GOP immigration bill fight
Plus: Jeffries remains bullish on House Dems winning the majority, SCOTUS extends mifepristone stay and AOC heads to Philly to boost surging Rabb.
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Congress is back: Police Week, spending fights and Trump abroad
Plus: Supreme Court prepares to rule on medication abortion restrictions and Schumer links cruise ship outbreak to Trump public health cuts.
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How 10 days scrambled Democrats’ path to the majority
Plus: Republicans revive tough-on-crime playbook ahead of midterms, House tees up first FY27 spending bill as hearing season accelerates and Senate set…
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CBC ramps up organizing after voting rights ruling
Plus: Hinson pushes House GOP to ban prediction market betting.
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Republicans race to entrench power across the South
Plus: Democrats hold edge in new Marist poll despite enthusiasm gap and Democrats question how BNPL loans affect credit scores.
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Dems see medication abortion fight reshaping the midterms
Plus: Democrats spotlight nursing workforce strains during Nurses Week and Top Dems demand PEPFAR data from Rubio.
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White House stops short of backing full prediction market ban
Plus: Senate GOP eyes $40B ICE boost in party-line package and Jeffries taps Morelle to lead New York redistricting response
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Republicans limp into recess after deadline scramble
Plus: Warnock defers filibuster talk as Dems plot voting rights push and Menefee moves to end House vacancy delays.
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April 2026

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