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Majority Leader John Thune batted down the idea of changing the Senate’s filibuster rules to pass a voter ID bill — but hinted discussions continue about a path forward for the measure.

GOP Crypto Super PAC Drops $5 Million in Alabama Senate Primary
Crypto super PAC Fairshake’s Republican affiliate, Defend American Jobs, will spend $5 million in support of Rep.
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Senator Ted Cruz Defends ICE
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas discusses the recent ICE enforcement controversies in Minneapolis and the Senate hearing on the safety of autonomous vehicles, advocating for a national regulatory framework.
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Thune Shuts Down Talk of Changing Filibuster for Voter ID Bill
Majority Leader John Thune batted down the idea of changing the Senate’s filibuster rules to pass a voter ID bill — but hinted discussions continue about a path forward for the measure.
Lack of Readiness, Cost of Osprey Aircraft Trouble Top Lawmaker
A former Marine helicopter pilot who’s now the House Republican military readiness boss Tuesday slammed the safety and readiness record of the V-22 Osprey as the Pentagon’s troubled program has seen its accident rate steadily increase in recent years.
GOP Crypto Super PAC Drops $5 Million in Alabama Senate Primary
Crypto super PAC Fairshake’s Republican affiliate, Defend American Jobs, will spend $5 million in support of Rep.
Lutnick Denies Plan to Add Value-Based Fee on US-Issued Patents
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick doesn’t plan to move ahead with a reported proposal to impose a new fee on US patents based on their value, he said at a Senate hearing Tuesday.
White House Backs Commerce’s Lutnick Despite New Epstein Ties
The White House is sticking by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick after Democrats called on him to resign over an admission that he had visited the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s island.
BGOV Hill Watch Live: DHS, Ethanol Talks Hit Crucial Moment
Download the slides and watch a replay of Tuesday’s discussion about Homeland Security funding and the House’s E-15 Council working on legislative recommendations.
Senate Halts Democrat-Led Push to Reverse IRS Partnership Break
Senate Republicans beat back an effort by Democrats to roll back Trump administration guidance on how the corporate alternative minimum tax should apply to partnerships and their partners.
Auto Safety Bill Targeting Electric Doors Advances in US House
US lawmakers agreed to advance an automotive safety bill that would require manual door releases in new vehicles with electric handles, bringing the measure that could impact designs popularized by
Emergency Network Extended in Bill Advanced by House Panel
House lawmakers advanced bipartisan legislation that would ensure FirstNet, the nation’s wireless broadband network for first responders and public safety officials, continues operations through 2037.
FDA Opens Safety Review of Synthetic Food Preservative BHA
Officials at the US Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday launched a safety review of a decades-old preservative used in a variety of packaged foods including frozen meals and meat products.
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BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 6644, Housing Policy Package
The Housing and Urban Development Department would issue new zoning and design blueprints for cities and states, expand affordable housing aid, and ease certain regulations for federally funded housing developments under a modified version of
Billion-Dollar IT Work Flows From Resellers Back to Tech Firms
When the Army expanded a Salesforce subsidiary’s contract last month, it sent a dramatic signal to IT services suppliers that federal agencies are moving ahead to consolidate contracting around original manufacturers.
BGOV OnPoint: Nuclear Treaty’s End Jolts Arms Control Debate
The 2010 New START Treaty between the US and Russia expired Feb. 5, raising questions about the future of nuclear arms control and triggering fears of a new arms race.
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HHS to Cut Millions in Grants to Blue States: States of Play
HHS is expected to cut hundreds of millions of dollars in public health grants to four Democratic states because they don’t align with the White House’s priorities, according to people familiar with the matter, Jessica Nix reports.
Abuse Survivors’ Group Calls on Regulators to Investigate Chubb
A sexual abuse survivors’ rights group is lobbying insurance regulators across the country to look into Chubb Ltd.'s marketing and claims-handling practices after the Archdiocese of New York accused the insurer of waging a “shadow campaign” against the church.
Trump’s Grip on Billions of Taxpayer Funds Loosened in Court (1)
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NY Lt. Gov. Delgado Suspends Bid for Governor Against Hochul (1)
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado announced Tuesday that he is suspending his primary campaign against Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Rich Californians Fleeing Wealth Tax Snap Up Florida Real Estate (1)
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