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Groups lobbying Capitol Hill on the bipartisan permitting legislation expect technical, noncontroversial changes to the text ahead of a planned Nov. 9 vote in the Senate.
Permitting Bill Manager’s Amendment Expected With Small Changes
Groups lobbying Capitol Hill on the bipartisan permitting legislation expect technical, noncontroversial changes to the text ahead of a planned Nov. 9 vote in the Senate.
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Higher education groups say that proposed changes to the next census in 2030 could lead to a miscount of college town populations.
Census Changes Will Undercount Colleges, Higher Ed Groups Say
Higher education groups say that proposed changes to the next census in 2030 could lead to a miscount of college town populations.
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President Donald Trump used a speech on the eve of midterm elections that will shape his final two years in office to tout his months-long renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Trump Chooses DC Reflecting Pool For Midterm Closing Argument
President Donald Trump used a speech on the eve of midterm elections that will shape his final two years in office to tout his months-long renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Kalshi Inc. sees favorable odds for Democrats to win control of the House — and its latest K Street move indicates that’s where the online prediction market exchange is putting its money.
Kalshi Hires Lobbying Firm Tied to Potential New House Speaker
Kalshi Inc. sees favorable odds for Democrats to win control of the House — and its latest K Street move indicates that’s where the online prediction market exchange is putting its money.
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Polls show Democrats leading Republicans in voter enthusiasm and in a generic congressional ballot question that asks voters which party they support in the upcoming election. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-go...
Jake Kennedy, who spent eight years working for Republicans on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined the lobbying and strategic communications firm CGCN Group on Monday as a partner.
Republican Firm CGCN Group Taps Senate Environmental Policy Aide
Jake Kennedy, who spent eight years working for Republicans on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined the lobbying and strategic communications firm CGCN Group on Monday as a partner.
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development faces a steep challenge in implementing a massive housing package as residential construction drops and mortgage rates balloon.
Housing Law Rollout Hindered by HUD Staff Cuts as Prices Soar
The Department of Housing and Urban Development faces a steep challenge in implementing a massive housing package as residential construction drops and mortgage rates balloon.
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New member orientation ahead of the 120th Congress will begin Nov. 8 in Washington and and run through Nov. 18, a GOP aide told Bloomberg Government, teeing up a hefty post-midterm schedule for congressional leaders who will also be juggling agendas for the lame-duck session.
Incoming House Members Will Descend on Washington Next Week
New member orientation ahead of the 120th Congress will begin Nov. 8 in Washington and and run through Nov. 18, a GOP aide told Bloomberg Government, teeing up a hefty post-midterm schedule for congressional leaders who will also be juggling agendas for the lame-duck session.
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The IRS is stalling the release of its official estimate of unpaid taxes while pursuing policies to worsen the gap between taxes owed and paid on time, dozens of Democrats wrote in a letter to the agency’s top official.
Warren, Wyden Accuse IRS of Withholding Tax Gap Statistics
The IRS is stalling the release of its official estimate of unpaid taxes while pursuing policies to worsen the gap between taxes owed and paid on time, dozens of Democrats wrote in a letter to the agency’s top official.
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President Donald Trump said he would be willing to offer protective pardons to Elon Musk and close aides if Democrats take control of Congress after the midterm elections.
Trump Says He Would Offer Pardons to Musk, Aides If Necessary
President Donald Trump said he would be willing to offer protective pardons to Elon Musk and close aides if Democrats take control of Congress after the midterm elections.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens for endorsing a Republican in her state’s Senate race but deferred discussion about her potential punishment until after Tuesday’s election.
Jeffries Defers Talk of Stevens Punishment Until After Election
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized Michigan Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens for endorsing a Republican in her state’s Senate race but deferred discussion about her potential punishment until after Tuesday’s election.
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Senate Democrats held a call Sunday night on moves local GOP officeholders could make related to vote counting, certification, or election results in states determining the majority, according a Senate Democratic aide.
Senate Democrats Huddle on Threats to Vote Counting, Results
Senate Democrats held a call Sunday night on moves local GOP officeholders could make related to vote counting, certification, or election results in states determining the majority, according a Senate Democratic aide.
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A proposed federal film tax credit materialized as a major lobbying priority in the third quarter of 2026, reaching roughly $5.9 million in expenditures this year, according to federal disclosures.
How Hollywood Spent $5 Million Pushing for a Federal Tax Credit
A proposed federal film tax credit materialized as a major lobbying priority in the third quarter of 2026, reaching roughly $5.9 million in expenditures this year, according to federal disclosures.
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Democratic incumbent Rep. Shomari Figures says he hears a consistent concern on the campaign trail in Alabama: worries over rural hospitals and healthcare access.
Risk of Rural Hospital Closures Looms Over Some House Races
Democratic incumbent Rep. Shomari Figures says he hears a consistent concern on the campaign trail in Alabama: worries over rural hospitals and healthcare access.
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The Education Department has given eight states more control over how they get to spend federal money as it seeks to shrink Washington’s footprint in local education decisions.
Waivers Give Eight States Flexibility Over Federal K-12 Money
The Education Department has given eight states more control over how they get to spend federal money as it seeks to shrink Washington’s footprint in local education decisions.
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For years, social media companies faced rising pressure to ward off election threats on their platforms. But as voters head to the polls Tuesday, it’s AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic that are under the gun to protect the integrity of the vote.
AI Giants Under Pressure to Fend Off Midterm Election Threats
For years, social media companies faced rising pressure to ward off election threats on their platforms. But as voters head to the polls Tuesday, it’s AI giants like OpenAI and Anthropic that are under the gun to protect the integrity of the vote.
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New York lawmakers are advancing rigorous AI safety restrictions to implement next year as they look to fill a regulatory gap left by Congress and the White House on the burgeoning technology.
New York Democrats Plan Country’s Toughest AI Limits in 2027
New York lawmakers are advancing rigorous AI safety restrictions to implement next year as they look to fill a regulatory gap left by Congress and the White House on the burgeoning technology.
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A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that sought to preemptively stop Alaska election officials from certifying the results of the state’s US Senate contest if the Republican candidate loses by a small margin.
DOJ Lawsuit to Probe Alaska Senate Vote Thrown Out by Judge (1)
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit that sought to preemptively stop Alaska election officials from certifying the results of the state’s US Senate contest if the Republican candidate loses by a small margin.
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A federal judge threw out a Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska's US Senate race featuring two candidates with substantially similar names, a decision the DOJ has appealed.
DOJ Appeals Judge’s Decision to Toss Alaska US Senate Lawsuit
A federal judge threw out a Justice Department lawsuit over Alaska’s US Senate race featuring two candidates with substantially similar names, a decision the DOJ has appealed.
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President Donald Trump is already deflecting responsibility when it comes to potential GOP losses in the midterms as Republicans face an uphill battle to retain their House majority and keep control of the Senate.
Trump Plays Preemptive Blame Game on Possible GOP Midterm Losses
President Donald Trump is already deflecting responsibility when it comes to potential GOP losses in the midterms as Republicans face an uphill battle to retain their House majority and keep control of the Senate.
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Representative Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary for Michigan's US Senate seat, formally backed Republican candidate Mike Rogers, sealing her rupture with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
Feud Erupts in Michigan as El-Sayed Rival Backs GOP’s Rogers
Representative Haley Stevens, who lost the Democratic primary for Michigan’s US Senate seat, formally backed Republican candidate Mike Rogers, sealing her rupture with Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed.
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Senate Democrat Chris Murphywas hospitalized after suffering a stroke Saturday afternoon, his office disclosed on Sunday.
Senate Democrat Chris Murphy Hospitalized Due to a Stroke
Senate Democrat Chris Murphywas hospitalized after suffering a stroke Saturday afternoon, his office disclosed on Sunday.
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Black voters — especially in southern states — are casting early ballots at a pace well ahead of previous midterm elections, giving Democrats a reservoir of likely support before Election Day.
Black Turnout Surges in South as Voting Rights Fallout Aids Dems
Black voters — especially in southern states — are casting early ballots at a pace well ahead of previous midterm elections, giving Democrats a reservoir of likely support a week before Election Day.
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The House's most vulnerable lawmakers would bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in earmarks from the chamber's proposed funding bills for this year.
Earmarks Bolster Vulnerable Republicans’ Reelection Campaigns
The House’s most vulnerable lawmakers would bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in earmarks from the chamber’s proposed funding bills for this year.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is traveling across the country to boost Democrats in competitive districts — and shore up his bid for the speakership.
Jeffries Hits Battlegrounds to Bolster Democrats and Speaker Bid
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries is traveling across the country to boost Democrats in competitive districts — and shore up his bid for the speakership.
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Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are attracting millions of users, launching new products, and becoming a staple of football and election season projections despite an uncertain regulatory landscape.
BGOV OnPoint: Prediction Markets Navigate Legal, Regulatory Maze
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are attracting millions of users, launching new products, and becoming a staple of football and election season projections despite an uncertain regulatory landscape.
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Homeland Security Investigations agents have taken a leading role in probing illegal voting ahead of the 2026 midterms, an uncommon task for an agency typically focused on transnational crimes like human trafficking and drug smuggling.
DHS Investigative Unit Takes Outsized Role in Midterm Elections
Homeland Security Investigations agents have taken a leading role in probing illegal voting ahead of the 2026 midterms, an uncommon task for an agency typically focused on transnational crimes like human trafficking and drug smuggling.
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The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday published a dashboard meant to increase transparency in state and local agencies that manage public housing properties and vouchers.
New HUD Website Aims to Increase Public Housing Transparency
The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Friday published a dashboard meant to increase transparency in state and local agencies that manage public housing properties and vouchers.
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House Democrats are urging Senate leadership to nominate a Democratic commissioner alongside a Republican to the Federal Communications Commission and to consider renominating current Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez.
House Democrats Urge Senate Leadership to Renominate FCC’s Gomez
House Democrats are urging Senate leadership to nominate a Democratic commissioner alongside a Republican to the Federal Communications Commission and to consider renominating current Democratic Commissioner Anna Gomez.
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Democrats are projected to gain 12 to 25 House seats and win control of the chamber on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter that shifted 12 more races in the party’s direction four days before the election.
BGOV OnPoint: 12 House Races Shift Toward Democrats
Democrats are projected to gain 12 to 25 House seats and win control of the chamber on Nov. 3, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter that shifted 12 more races in the party’s direction four days before the election.
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