Zach C. Cohen
@zachccohen.bsky.social
On the only beat as certain as death. Congress Reporter for @bloombergtax.com @bgov.com. National Press Club secretary. Alum of National Journal/American University. zcohen@bloombergindustry.com. SeeDisclaimer.com
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A retirement wave is sweeping the House, with more lawmakers opting to run for other offices than any political cycle in more than three decades.
US House Chaos Drives Record Exodus to Other Political Pursuits
A retirement wave is sweeping the House, with more lawmakers opting to run for other offices than any political cycle in more than three decades.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:10 AM
A retirement wave is sweeping the House, with more lawmakers opting to run for other offices than any political cycle in more than three decades.
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The Democratic leader of the Maryland Senate remains opposed to a new congressional map targeting the state's only Republican in Washington, even after US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) visited Annapolis in an effort to change his mind Wednesday.
Jeffries Fails to Flip Top Maryland Senator on New District Map
The Democratic leader of the Maryland Senate remains opposed to a new congressional map targeting the state’s only Republican in Washington, even after US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) visited Annapolis in an effort to change his mind Wednesday.
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February 18, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The Democratic leader of the Maryland Senate remains opposed to a new congressional map targeting the state's only Republican in Washington, even after US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) visited Annapolis in an effort to change his mind Wednesday.
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A GOP measure President Donald Trump signed Wednesday to block a local Washington tax law is all-but-certain to prompt legal challenges—possibly even from residents of the nation’s capital.
Clash Over Senate’s DC Tax Vote Likely to Spur Resident Lawsuits
A GOP measure President Donald Trump signed Wednesday to block a local Washington tax law is all-but-certain to prompt legal challenges—possibly even from residents of the nation’s capital.
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February 18, 2026 at 10:25 PM
A GOP measure President Donald Trump signed Wednesday to block a local Washington tax law is all-but-certain to prompt legal challenges—possibly even from residents of the nation’s capital.
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Holly Paz, a former top tax compliance leader at the IRS, reached an agreement with the agency this week after she sued over the leak of her employment data to media outlets.
IRS Leader Ousted Under GOP Pressure Reaches Agreement, Exits
Holly Paz, a former top tax compliance leader at the IRS, reached an agreement with the agency this week after she sued over the leak of her employment data to media outlets.
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February 18, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Holly Paz, a former top tax compliance leader at the IRS, reached an agreement with the agency this week after she sued over the leak of her employment data to media outlets.
Joining @Bloomberg.com Radio shortly to talk with @nhageradio.bsky.social about the burgeoning shutdown of DHS after this weekend's funding lapse. Check your local listings and join us!
February 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Joining @Bloomberg.com Radio shortly to talk with @nhageradio.bsky.social about the burgeoning shutdown of DHS after this weekend's funding lapse. Check your local listings and join us!
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Top members of the House Appropriations Committee are considering allowing earmarks for the Labor-HHS-Education funding bill for the next fiscal year, lifting a self-restriction on the projects set by conservatives.
House Lawmakers Weigh Adding Earmarks to Labor-HHS Spending Bill
Top members of the House Appropriations Committee are considering allowing earmarks for the Labor-HHS-Education funding bill for the next fiscal year, lifting a self-restriction on the projects set by conservatives.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Top members of the House Appropriations Committee are considering allowing earmarks for the Labor-HHS-Education funding bill for the next fiscal year, lifting a self-restriction on the projects set by conservatives.
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House lawmakers' official congressional trips to the Munich Security Conference will be scuttled by a likely Department of Homeland Security shutdown this weekend.
House Members Banned From Official Trips If DHS Shuts Down (1)
House lawmakers’ official congressional trips to the Munich Security Conference will be scuttled by a likely Department of Homeland Security shutdown this weekend.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:20 PM
House lawmakers' official congressional trips to the Munich Security Conference will be scuttled by a likely Department of Homeland Security shutdown this weekend.
Scoop: A Republican tax writer is working to “smoke out” US firms that use surveillance technology controlled by foreign foes by threatening their access to lucrative tax breaks.
Rep. Nathaniel Moran: “Shining a light in this area will change the behavior.” news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
Rep. Nathaniel Moran: “Shining a light in this area will change the behavior.” news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
US Company Ties to Foreign Adversaries Targeted in GOP Tax Bill
Businesses that use technology controlled by the Chinese government and other adversary nations would lose lucrative tax breaks under legislation proposed by a House Republican tax-writer.
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February 11, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Scoop: A Republican tax writer is working to “smoke out” US firms that use surveillance technology controlled by foreign foes by threatening their access to lucrative tax breaks.
Rep. Nathaniel Moran: “Shining a light in this area will change the behavior.” news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
Rep. Nathaniel Moran: “Shining a light in this area will change the behavior.” news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
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Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins of Maine, the only Republican senator from a state President Donald Trump lost in the 2024 election, formally announced her bid for a sixth term in a race that will help determine control of the chamber in the November election.
Maine Republican Collins Announces Bid for Sixth Senate Term
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins of Maine, the only Republican senator from a state President Donald Trump lost in the 2024 election, formally announced her bid for a sixth term in a race that will help determine control of the chamber in the November election.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Susan Collins of Maine, the only Republican senator from a state President Donald Trump lost in the 2024 election, formally announced her bid for a sixth term in a race that will help determine control of the chamber in the November election.
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The chairman of the House panel that oversees spending said he would be surprised if lawmakers reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security past the end of the week, as lawmakers square off over immigration policy changes.
Key House Republican Expects Homeland Security to Shut Down
The chairman of the House panel that oversees spending said he would be surprised if lawmakers reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security past the end of the week, as lawmakers square off over immigration policy changes.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The chairman of the House panel that oversees spending said he would be surprised if lawmakers reach a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security past the end of the week, as lawmakers square off over immigration policy changes.
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House GOP leaders delayed a procedural vote by seven hours Tuesday as some Republican members threatened to revolt over a leadership push to block politically tricky votes on President Donald Trump's economic policies.
House Rule Vote Delayed as Republicans Threaten Tariff Rebellion
House GOP leaders delayed a procedural vote by seven hours Tuesday as some Republican members threatened to revolt over a leadership push to block politically tricky votes on President Donald Trump’s economic policies.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
House GOP leaders delayed a procedural vote by seven hours Tuesday as some Republican members threatened to revolt over a leadership push to block politically tricky votes on President Donald Trump's economic policies.
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Senior US immigration officials told House lawmakers that officers involved in federal operations in Minnesota were trained on constitutional limits, crowd control and the use of force, as Congress scrutinizes two fatal shootings that occurred during enforcement actions earlier this year.
ICE, CBP Defend Training as Lawmakers Probe Fatal Shootings
Senior US immigration officials told House lawmakers that officers involved in federal operations in Minnesota were trained on constitutional limits, crowd control and the use of force, as Congress scrutinizes two fatal shootings that occurred during enforcement actions earlier this year.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Senior US immigration officials told House lawmakers that officers involved in federal operations in Minnesota were trained on constitutional limits, crowd control and the use of force, as Congress scrutinizes two fatal shootings that occurred during enforcement actions earlier this year.
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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.
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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.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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.
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Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) announced he will retire from the House at the end of his term after serving more than a decade in Congress.
Top House Republican on Homeland Spending Panel Plans to Retire
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) announced he will retire from the House at the end of his term after serving more than a decade in Congress.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Rep. Mark Amodei (R-Nev.) announced he will retire from the House at the end of his term after serving more than a decade in Congress.
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Tim Scott, the only Black Republican US senator, upbraided President Donald Trump for reposting a social media video depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Lone Black GOP Senator Scott Lambastes Trump for ‘Racist’ Meme
Tim Scott, the only Black Republican US senator, upbraided President Donald Trump for reposting a social media video depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Tim Scott, the only Black Republican US senator, upbraided President Donald Trump for reposting a social media video depicting former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
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Congressional appropriators gave the IRS a lifeline to shift money around to stave off funding cliffs, but some are saying it might not be enough.
IRS Gets Money-Moving Authority at Same Time It’s Losing Funds
Congressional appropriators gave the IRS a lifeline to shift money around to stave off funding cliffs, but some are saying it might not be enough.
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February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Congressional appropriators gave the IRS a lifeline to shift money around to stave off funding cliffs, but some are saying it might not be enough.
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The White House will engage with Democratic leaders "in the coming days" to discuss their demands for placing curbs on Immigration and Customs Enforcement , as they negotiate over funding the Homeland Security Department, according to a spokesperson.
White House Seeking Talks With Democrats Over Limits on ICE
The White House will engage with Democratic leaders “in the coming days” to discuss their demands for placing curbs on Immigration and Customs Enforcement , as they negotiate over funding the Homeland Security Department, according to a spokesperson.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:25 PM
The White House will engage with Democratic leaders "in the coming days" to discuss their demands for placing curbs on Immigration and Customs Enforcement , as they negotiate over funding the Homeland Security Department, according to a spokesperson.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) dismissed Democrats' proposals for a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security as "totally unrealistic," and said lawmakers should think twice about international trips.
DHS Fight Threatens Senate Recess and Overseas Trips, Thune Says
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) dismissed Democrats’ proposals for a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security as “totally unrealistic,” and said lawmakers should think twice about international trips.
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February 5, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) dismissed Democrats' proposals for a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security as "totally unrealistic," and said lawmakers should think twice about international trips.
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Democrats Should Propose DHS Bill Without ICE Money, Hoyer Says
Democrats Should Propose DHS Bill Without ICE Money, Hoyer Says
House Democrats should propose full-year funding for most agencies under the Department of Homeland Security while withholding funding for immigration enforcement activities as Democrats try to rein in the White House’s aggressive immigration crackdown, a senior Democratic appropriator said Thursday.
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February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Democrats Should Propose DHS Bill Without ICE Money, Hoyer Says
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The hangover from the end of last year's 43-day government shutdown lingers for congressional Democrats seeking to maintain unity around their demands for funding Homeland Security by the end of next week.
Democrats’ Immigration Unity Put to Test With DHS Funding Fight
The hangover from the end of last year’s 43-day government shutdown lingers for congressional Democrats seeking to maintain unity around their demands for funding Homeland Security by the end of next week.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:55 PM
The hangover from the end of last year's 43-day government shutdown lingers for congressional Democrats seeking to maintain unity around their demands for funding Homeland Security by the end of next week.
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Lawmakers are navigating partisan distrust and sharp policy disagreements as they seek a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security past Feb. 13 and rein in immigration enforcement tactics.
Homeland Security Talks Already in Doubt With Little Time Left
Lawmakers are navigating partisan distrust and sharp policy disagreements as they seek a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security past Feb. 13 and rein in immigration enforcement tactics.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Lawmakers are navigating partisan distrust and sharp policy disagreements as they seek a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security past Feb. 13 and rein in immigration enforcement tactics.
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The comments from Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent who frequently acts as a bipartisan deal-maker, hints at where compromise might be possible as Democrats and Republicans wrangle over changes to immigration enforcement tactics.
Key House Republican Calls for Removing ICE Masks, Citing Trust
The comments from Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent who frequently acts as a bipartisan deal-maker, hints at where compromise might be possible as Democrats and Republicans wrangle over changes to immigration enforcement tactics.
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February 4, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The comments from Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a former FBI agent who frequently acts as a bipartisan deal-maker, hints at where compromise might be possible as Democrats and Republicans wrangle over changes to immigration enforcement tactics.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democratic Congressional leaders of being "afraid of their shadows," escalating tensions between the parties ahead of a looming deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Thune Calls Democrats ‘Afraid of Their Shadows’ on DHS Fight (1)
Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democratic Congressional leaders of being “afraid of their shadows,” escalating tensions between the parties ahead of a looming deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
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February 4, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Senate Majority Leader John Thune accused Democratic Congressional leaders of being "afraid of their shadows," escalating tensions between the parties ahead of a looming deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Republicans are moving to nullify local law barring DC residents from exempting their tips, overtime pay, and certain business expenses from their city tax return.
Repeal legislation could be on glide path to Trump’s desk thanks to filibuster exemption. news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
Repeal legislation could be on glide path to Trump’s desk thanks to filibuster exemption. news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
Republicans Vote to Force DC Tax Conformity with Federal Cuts
A US Senate panel voted Wednesday to advance legislation that would repeal a local law decoupling Washington, DC from more than a dozen provisions of Republicans’ mega tax law in the latest GOP…
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February 4, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Republicans are moving to nullify local law barring DC residents from exempting their tips, overtime pay, and certain business expenses from their city tax return.
Repeal legislation could be on glide path to Trump’s desk thanks to filibuster exemption. news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
Repeal legislation could be on glide path to Trump’s desk thanks to filibuster exemption. news.bloombergtax.com/daily-tax-re...
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Download the slides and watch a replay of Tuesday's Hill Watch Live discussions on work to pass government funding legislation and an outlook for the midterm elections.
BGOV Hill Watch Live: Spending Update and Election Preview
Download the slides and watch a replay of Tuesday’s Hill Watch Live discussions on work to pass government funding legislation and an outlook for the midterm elections.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Download the slides and watch a replay of Tuesday's Hill Watch Live discussions on work to pass government funding legislation and an outlook for the midterm elections.