Voters in Texas officially kicked off the 2018 midterm election season this week and brought many of the issues we’re watching into sharper focus, while also muddling some of the national party strategies.
Read MoreCongress is staring down a March 23 deadline to pass legislation to fund the government once the current continuing resolution (CR) expires. While it is always difficult to predict exactly what will happen on a must-pass funding bill, there is always the possibility the measure becomes a vehicle for a myriad of authorizations.
Read MoreAlthough it seems the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) cycle just came to an end, the FY19 NDAA process is already underway. Because the annual defense policy bill is one of few “must pass” pieces of legislation, it is not only used to advance national security priorities, but in recent years, has also created opportunities for non-traditional defense companies.
Read Morehe immigration debate has always pitted Democrats’ desire for legalization and a pathway to citizenship against Republicans’ advocacy for more stringent border security and interior enforcement. Will there actually be a deal on DACA before the new February 8th deadline?
Read MoreOur Senate musical chairs presentation identifies members who have left committees and those who have joined as new members. We’re also tracking retirements and members running for reelection in 2018.
Read MoreWith the November elections in mind, Congress and the Administration must quickly get to work addressing the growing list of policies needing their attention, as Washington asks: how many more times can we kick the can down the road? We’re running out of roads.
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