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20-04-2026 Vol 19

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House Transportation chair reveals markup date for highway bill

Sam Graves also said he’s working on a $500 to $550 billion topline and that the bill will include an EV registration fee.

DHS shutdown disrupts World Cup planning, officials tell senators

Testimony from administration officials painted a stark picture of the logistical challenges ahead.

Gavin Newsom has privately smack-talked candidates to replace him as governor: report

Gavin Newsom has privately smack-talked the candidates to succeed him as California governor, according to a report. Gavin Newsom has privately smack-talked the candidates to succeed him as California...

HHS reverses staffing cuts to crucial health care program used by 9/11 survivors

The Department of Health and Human Services reversed a staffing reduction at a health program that provides vital medical care for 9/11 heroes after New York lawmakers bemoaned the...

Hunter Biden, who got rare unconditional pardon from Joe, attacks Trump’s use of clemency

Hunter Biden trashed President Trump's use of the pardon power while acknowledging the awkwardness of doing so, given that his father gave him a rare, "unconditional" pardon shortly before...

Obernolte wins

Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) is officially GOP conference policy chair. He was elected by voice vote at the candidate policy forum on Wednesday, five members told POLITICO as they...

Swalwell donors footed the bill for NYC trip where disgraced Democrat allegedly raped ex-staffer

Swalwell's campaign shelled out two separate payments of $1,095.52 on Feb. 26, 2024, for rooms at the Times Square Edition, a five-star boutique hotel. Swalwell's campaign shelled out two...

California Republicans rip into Newsom, call for special legislative session on fraud

Republicans in the California State Assembly on Wednesday ripped into Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom. Republicans in the California State Assembly on Wednesday ripped into Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Tom Steyer and Steve Hilton pull ahead in California governor race: poll

A SurveyUSA poll released Tuesday, April 14, shows Democratic candidate Tom Steyer leading with 21% of likely voters. A SurveyUSA poll released Tuesday, April 14, shows Democratic candidate Tom...

JD Vance suspends 447 hospices in LA as part of anti-fraud crackdown

The anti-fraud task force led by Vice President JD Vance has suspended 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies suspected of fraud in Los Angeles, with a total fraud estimate of...