Time to See What’ll Stick in Senate Races: Ballots & Boundaries

Going negative seems to always be in season and this week brings a pretty robust inventory of examples.

Senate Democrats Aim to Link Cruz, Scott to Looming Shutdown

Senate Democrats’ campaign arm said Friday it is running digital advertisements preemptively blaming two high-profile Republicans senators up for re-election next year for a potential government shutdown early next month.

What to Know in Washington: Far-Right Aims to Leverage McCarthy

Far-right House members threatening to use a centuries-old procedure to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy appear more likely to succeed in gaining leverage in spending talks than in ousting the Republican leader.

What to Know in Washington: McCarthy Flips Some GOP Holdouts

Speaker Kevin McCarthy won the support of a few hardliners last night in his effort to quell his restive right flank and pass a short-term spending bill, but the risk of a shutdown remains high.

What to Know in Washington: Hardliners Disrupt MCCarthy’s Plan

Republican hardliners dealt twin blows yesterday to Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s plans to avert a government shutdown, further ratcheting up the risk of a disruptive federal funding lapse.

Wheelchair Users Seek Friendlier Skies in FAA Bill, Toilet Rule

Tom Wheaton, a veteran who has been paralyzed for the last 35 years, knows the hassles of getting from point A to point B. But flying is “where I notice my disability the most,” he said.

What to Know in Washington: Shutdown Would Hinder Hill Staff Pay

Congressional staffers are waiting to see whether they’ll get an “essential” designation if the government shuts down in two weeks — which would force them to remain at the Capitol without pay for high-stakes negotiations and expected questions from constituents about possible delays in federal services.

Capitol Hill Staffers Fret About Missing Paychecks in a Shutdown

Congressional staffers are waiting to see whether they’ll get an “essential” designation if the government shuts down in two weeks — which would force them to remain at the Capitol without pay for high-stakes negotiations and expected questions from constituents about possible delays in federal services.

What to Know in Washington: GOP Shares Demands to Avert Shutdown

Speaker Kevin McCarthy announced demands to hold off an Oct. 1 government shutdown for a month, including an 8% temporary spending cut for domestic agencies and a resumption of border wall construction.

Where Club for Growth’s Sidelining Itself: Ballots & Boundaries

The Club for Growth is taking a wait-and-see approach in two of the most consequential 2024 Senate elections.
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