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Corporate and lobbying interests, grappling with soaring policy risks in Washington, will pay a premium to scoop up exiting Trump 2.0 officials.
Trump’s Aggressive Moves Spur Lobbying Rush to Hire Ex-Aides
Corporate and lobbying interests, grappling with soaring policy risks in Washington, will pay a premium to scoop up exiting Trump 2.0 officials.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:05 AM
Corporate and lobbying interests, grappling with soaring policy risks in Washington, will pay a premium to scoop up exiting Trump 2.0 officials.
A Republican-led bill that scraps a more restrictive definition of showerheads now heads to the Senate after passing the House 226-197 Tuesday.
Bill Reversing Biden-era Showerheads Definition Heads to Senate
A Republican-led bill that scraps a more restrictive definition of showerheads now heads to the Senate after passing the House 226-197 Tuesday.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:31 PM
A Republican-led bill that scraps a more restrictive definition of showerheads now heads to the Senate after passing the House 226-197 Tuesday.
Download the slides and watch a replay of Bloomberg Government's Hill Watch Live focused on health care policies on Capitol Hill and the administration.
BGOV Hill Watch Live: Health Care Priorities for 2026
Download the slides and watch a replay of Bloomberg Government’s Hill Watch Live focused on health care policies on Capitol Hill and the administration.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Download the slides and watch a replay of Bloomberg Government's Hill Watch Live focused on health care policies on Capitol Hill and the administration.
The timeline for a Senate deal on Obamacare premium tax credits is slipping, as it remains unclear whether text will come out this week.
Timing for Senate ACA Deal Slips as Trump Announces His Own Plan
The timeline for a Senate deal on Obamacare premium tax credits is slipping, as it remains unclear whether text will come out this week.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:50 PM
The timeline for a Senate deal on Obamacare premium tax credits is slipping, as it remains unclear whether text will come out this week.
House GOP leaders' limited wiggle room tightened even more this week ahead of a key government funding vote, with two Republicans away from Washington for medical reasons.
House Republican Absences This Week Complicate Funding Progress
House GOP leaders’ limited wiggle room tightened even more this week ahead of a key government funding vote, with two Republicans away from Washington for medical reasons.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
House GOP leaders' limited wiggle room tightened even more this week ahead of a key government funding vote, with two Republicans away from Washington for medical reasons.
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her agenda to make New York more affordable as she heads into a re-election campaign, though she was silent on whether she will raise taxes on higher earners to pay for more ambitious plans.
Hochul Silent on Taxes, Zeroes In on Affordability in NY Speech
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her agenda to make New York more affordable as she heads into a re-election campaign, though she was silent on whether she will raise taxes on higher earners to pay for more ambitious plans.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled her agenda to make New York more affordable as she heads into a re-election campaign, though she was silent on whether she will raise taxes on higher earners to pay for more ambitious plans.
Rep. Neal Dunn, a Florida Republican physician, won't seek reelection this year after five House terms, opening up a seat that will likely remain under GOP control.
Florida Republican Dunn Not Running for Reelection to House
Rep. Neal Dunn, a Florida Republican physician, won’t seek reelection this year after five House terms, opening up a seat that will likely remain under GOP control.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Rep. Neal Dunn, a Florida Republican physician, won't seek reelection this year after five House terms, opening up a seat that will likely remain under GOP control.
Bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday aimed at reducing the world's dependency on China for critical minerals acknowledges the US's vulnerability when it comes to producing elements and metals essential for defense technology, renewable energy, and communications.
Bipartisan Critical Minerals Push Aims to Quit Reliance on China
Bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday aimed at reducing the world’s dependency on China for critical minerals acknowledges the US’s vulnerability when it comes to producing elements and metals essential for defense technology, renewable energy, and communications.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Bipartisan legislation introduced Tuesday aimed at reducing the world's dependency on China for critical minerals acknowledges the US's vulnerability when it comes to producing elements and metals essential for defense technology, renewable energy, and communications.
Automakers and consumer groups will face off Tuesday at a House hearing where lawmakers will consider more than a dozen bills tied to vehicle safety and consumer rights.
Tesla Door Safety, Auto Kill Switch Tech on Tap at House Hearing
Automakers and consumer groups will face off Tuesday at a House hearing where lawmakers will consider more than a dozen bills tied to vehicle safety and consumer rights.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Automakers and consumer groups will face off Tuesday at a House hearing where lawmakers will consider more than a dozen bills tied to vehicle safety and consumer rights.
The conservative Republican Study Committee rolled out a proposal for $1.6 trillion in spending and tax cuts Tuesday with the help of a new AI tool.
House Conservatives Use ‘Byrd Bot’ AI Tool to Craft Budget Plan
The conservative Republican Study Committee rolled out a proposal for $1.6 trillion in spending and tax cuts Tuesday with the help of a new AI tool.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
The conservative Republican Study Committee rolled out a proposal for $1.6 trillion in spending and tax cuts Tuesday with the help of a new AI tool.
Opinion: With midterm elections approaching, businesses should anticipate the Trump administration will seek to accelerate executing its agenda.
Business Should Brace for a Quicker Pace in Trump Agenda in 2026
Opinion: With midterm elections approaching, businesses should anticipate the Trump administration will seek to accelerate executing its agenda.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Opinion: With midterm elections approaching, businesses should anticipate the Trump administration will seek to accelerate executing its agenda.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pitching a new state entity tasked with enforcing a suite of AI regulations.
Gov. Hochul Unveils New AI Watchdog Agency as NY Tech Laws Mount
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pitching a new state entity tasked with enforcing a suite of AI regulations.
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January 13, 2026 at 11:01 AM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is pitching a new state entity tasked with enforcing a suite of AI regulations.
The chair of the new California Senate committee with oversight over privacy said his panel will take a balanced approach to regulating the tech industry that ensures consumer protection without hindering sector growth.
California Tech Committee Chair Signals More Moderate Approach
The chair of the new California Senate committee with oversight over privacy said his panel will take a balanced approach to regulating the tech industry that ensures consumer protection without hindering sector growth.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
The chair of the new California Senate committee with oversight over privacy said his panel will take a balanced approach to regulating the tech industry that ensures consumer protection without hindering sector growth.
President Donald Trump's most loyal backers are fretting over his expansive view of 'America First' with some concerned that his recent foreign policy priorities may be betraying the movement.
Conservatives Worry Trump Isn’t Living Up to ‘America First’
President Donald Trump’s most loyal backers are fretting over his expansive view of ‘America First’ with some concerned that his recent foreign policy priorities may be betraying the movement.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
President Donald Trump's most loyal backers are fretting over his expansive view of 'America First' with some concerned that his recent foreign policy priorities may be betraying the movement.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will reveal tomorrow how she plans to tackle an issue rapidly taking over Democratic politics: making housing more affordable for more people.
Hochul to Outline Plan to Tackle NY Housing Crisis in Speech
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will reveal tomorrow how she plans to tackle an issue rapidly taking over Democratic politics: making housing more affordable for more people.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:01 AM
New York Governor Kathy Hochul will reveal tomorrow how she plans to tackle an issue rapidly taking over Democratic politics: making housing more affordable for more people.
Trade preference programs aimed at Africa and Haiti would be renewed through 2028 under a pair of bills passed by the House.
Africa, Haiti Import Program Renewal Bills Passed by House
Trade preference programs aimed at Africa and Haiti would be renewed through 2028 under a pair of bills passed by the House.
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January 13, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Trade preference programs aimed at Africa and Haiti would be renewed through 2028 under a pair of bills passed by the House.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will announce a plan Tuesday that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate outside of New York City, according to two sources familiar with the proposal who spoke with Bloomberg Government.
Hochul to Announce Expansion of Robotaxis Outside New York City
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will announce a plan Tuesday that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate outside of New York City, according to two sources familiar with the proposal who spoke with Bloomberg Government.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:15 PM
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will announce a plan Tuesday that would allow autonomous vehicles to operate outside of New York City, according to two sources familiar with the proposal who spoke with Bloomberg Government.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on Democrats to distance themselves from wealthy donors and embrace a progressive economic message centered on affordability in this year's midterm elections.
Warren Blasts Wealthy Donors, Party Approach in Midterms Pitch
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on Democrats to distance themselves from wealthy donors and embrace a progressive economic message centered on affordability in this year’s midterm elections.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Sen. Elizabeth Warren called on Democrats to distance themselves from wealthy donors and embrace a progressive economic message centered on affordability in this year's midterm elections.
The House Administration Committee will consider long-awaited compromise legislation to bar lawmakers from trading stocks on Wednesday, putting the bill on a fast track after Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) announced it Monday.
House GOP Stock Ban Compromise Slated for Wednesday Markup (3)
The House Administration Committee will consider long-awaited compromise legislation to bar lawmakers from trading stocks on Wednesday, putting the bill on a fast track after Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) announced it Monday.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
The House Administration Committee will consider long-awaited compromise legislation to bar lawmakers from trading stocks on Wednesday, putting the bill on a fast track after Chairman Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) announced it Monday.
Former Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola's Senate campaign puts a Republican-leaning state with an independent streak in play for Democrats and boosts their longshot campaign to win a Senate majority in the Nov. 3 election.
Peltola’s Alaska Senate Campaign Lifts Democrats’ Takeover Hopes
Former Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola’s Senate campaign puts a Republican-leaning state with an independent streak in play for Democrats and boosts their longshot campaign to win a Senate majority in the Nov. 3 election.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Former Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola's Senate campaign puts a Republican-leaning state with an independent streak in play for Democrats and boosts their longshot campaign to win a Senate majority in the Nov. 3 election.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal indictment, a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration's attacks on the institution.
Fed Served With DOJ Subpoenas; Powell Vows to Stand Firm (6)
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal indictment, a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration’s attacks on the institution.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US central bank had been served grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department threatening a criminal indictment, a dramatic escalation of the Trump administration's attacks on the institution.
Appropriators unveiled text of another package of spending bills Sunday, bringing Congress closer to funding the government long-term as a Jan. 30 deadline approaches.
Lawmakers Clinch Deal on Treasury and State Department Funding
Appropriators unveiled text of another package of spending bills Sunday, bringing Congress closer to funding the government long-term as a Jan. 30 deadline approaches.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Appropriators unveiled text of another package of spending bills Sunday, bringing Congress closer to funding the government long-term as a Jan. 30 deadline approaches.
The IRS would get $11.2 billion for the current fiscal year as part of bipartisan funding legislation released Sunday, a decrease from its current budget but one that holds off more draconian cuts sought by Republicans.
IRS Dodges Steep Budget Cuts in Bipartisan Funding Proposal (1)
The IRS would get $11.2 billion for the current fiscal year as part of bipartisan funding legislation released Sunday, a decrease from its current budget but one that holds off more draconian cuts sought by Republicans.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:10 AM
The IRS would get $11.2 billion for the current fiscal year as part of bipartisan funding legislation released Sunday, a decrease from its current budget but one that holds off more draconian cuts sought by Republicans.
Appropriators rejected several of President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to international aid programs under a bipartisan funding bill released Sunday.
International Aid Programs Avoid Deep Cuts in Funding Bill (1)
Appropriators rejected several of President Donald Trump’s proposed cuts to international aid programs under a bipartisan funding bill released Sunday.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Appropriators rejected several of President Donald Trump's proposed cuts to international aid programs under a bipartisan funding bill released Sunday.