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The White House said a meeting Friday with

Democratic Candidates, Republican Super PACs Command Fundraising
Democratic House and Senate candidates benefited from a fundraising boom in the first quarter of this election year, a sign of increased confidence the party can win control of one or both chambers of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms and end one-party GOP government in Washington.
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Hill Watch: Explaining the Iran Ceasefire, Surging Oil Prices & Major Debates Ahead
Aired on April 14, 2026, this episode of Hill Watch Live examines the upcoming key debates to look for this spring, highlighting congressional priorities, including funding, affordability, and advances in technology.
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Warsh’s Fed Confirmation Hearing Is Next Catalyst for USTs
Bond traders who’ve grown more optimistic about an end to the Iran conflict see their next catalyst coming from Capitol Hill, where
House Agenda for the Week of April 20
The House turns its attention this week toward looser permitting requirements for energy and rural broadband projects.
BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 5587, Waive Geothermal Drilling Permits
Geothermal energy projects on state or private land generally wouldn’t need to obtain drilling permits from the Interior Department if the project is already approved by a state permit under
BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 7386, FirstNet Reauthorization
The First Responder Network Authority — also known as FirstNet — would be reauthorized through fiscal 2037 under
BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 4690, Repeal Building Energy Standards
Energy efficiency standards requiring federal buildings to phase out fossil fuels would be repealed under
NASA Health Support Contracts Spike Before Artemis II Launch
NASA spending on astronaut health-care services jumped more than 9,000% before the Artemis II launch in April, though it wasn’t enough to prevent a medical market-wide slip in contracting dollars in the first half of fiscal 2026, according to Bloomberg Government analysis.
Anti-Vaxxers Have Change of Heart as Measles Takes Toll on Kids
Katie Jennings was scrolling on her phone last April when a headline stopped her cold. A second unvaccinated child had died of measles in her home state of Texas.
Big Ticket Items in Doubt as Partisan Clashes Dominate Congress
Lawmakers’ legislative ambitions are clashing with a powerful force: the calendar.
Impasse Over Climate Forces Yet Another New York Budget Delay
Disputes over New York’s climate laws and auto insurance are forcing the state’s Democratic governor and legislative leaders to miss yet another deadline to pass a state budget Monday, delaying action on their shared affordability agenda.
US Seizes Iranian Ship in Blockade, Imperiling Talks
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Rahm Emanuel Wants Democrats to Ditch Culture War, Talk Prices
Rahm Emanuel says Democrats ‘lost the American people’ on cultural issues -- but he knows how they can win them back in November.
Rahm Emanuel Wants Democrats to Ditch Culture War, Talk Prices
Rahm Emanuel says Democrats ‘lost the American people’ on cultural issues -- but he knows how they can win them back in November.
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BGOV Hill Watch: Reconciliation, Iran, Deadlines Jam Hill Agenda
Congress returns this week to tackle a daunting list of priorities, including fiscal 2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security and additional funding for immigration enforcement and defense.
BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 7613, Aviation Safety Requirements
Certain civilian and military aircraft would be required to install and use “collision prevention” technology by Dec. 31, 2031, under
BGOV Bill Analysis: H.R. 8035, 18-Month FISA Extension
The federal government’s legal authority to monitor certain private electronic messages without a warrant would be extended for 18 months without any changes under
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Anti-Vaxxers Have Change of Heart as Measles Takes Toll on Kids
Katie Jennings was scrolling on her phone last April when a headline stopped her cold. A second unvaccinated child had died of measles in her home state of Texas.
Impasse Over Climate Forces Yet Another New York Budget Delay
Disputes over New York’s climate laws and auto insurance are forcing the state’s Democratic governor and legislative leaders to miss yet another deadline to pass a state budget Monday, delaying action on their shared affordability agenda.
Mamdani Says Second-Home Levy Plan Is Key Step to Tax the Rich
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SpaceX Settles Political Bias Suit Against California Agency (1)
SpaceX reached an agreement to end its lawsuit against a California agency that allegedly targeted the company over the political views of billionaire CEO Elon Musk.
California Senators Float Tax for Firms With Workers on Medi-Cal
California labor groups are working to get a one-time billionaire’s tax on the ballot in November to cover health care funding gaps. The state’s Senate will soon look at another option for offsetting shortfalls.
New York Fracking Ban Amounts to Government Taking, Suit Says
New York’s bans on various forms of fracking are unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment, according to a lawsuit from a father and son who claim they’ve been economically deprived by the prohibition.
