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Canada tariff fight threatens GOP hold on key Senate seats
President Trump's trade war with Canada is hammering key industries in Republican-leaning states, putting GOP Senate sea
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David Popp: The Strategist Behind McConnell's Post-Leadership Influence
David Popp, a longtime McConnell aide, now steers messaging for the senator's defense and rules committees, amplifying h
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From Classroom to Capitol: Leah Hill's Path to Shaping Booker's Agenda
Leah Hill, legislative director for Sen. Cory Booker, reflects on her path from teaching to politics and the unseen labo
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Georgia Aide Recalls Afghanistan Evacuation 'Holy Calling'
Jessica Hayes, now a senior adviser to Rep. Andrew Clyde, reflects on her 'holy calling' during the Afghanistan evacuati
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House GOP's Marcus Towns on Herding Cats in Appropriations
Marcus Towns, the House Appropriations Committee's member services director, manages Republican factions and keeps membe
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From Minnesota Pig Farm to Hill Power: Julia Bartusek's Ascent
Julia Bartusek, who grew up on a Minnesota pig farm, now leads the House Democratic Women's Caucus, expanding its reach
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Behind Jordan's Judiciary Panel, Swinson Bridges Hill and Outside Allies
AJ Swinson, the House Judiciary Committee's coalitions and outreach director, navigates high expectations and outside gr
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Shaheen's chief of staff winds down as senator exits
Alison MacDonald, chief of staff to retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), prepares to leave the Hill as the senator finis
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Schumer's Top Policy Aide Brings Rare Dual-Chamber Experience to Affordability Push
Raymond O'Mara, now Schumer's top policy aide, brings rare experience across both chambers and key committees to lead De
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How John Chapuis Became the Senate GOP's Rules Mastermind
John Chapuis, deputy staff director for Senate Whip Barrasso, is a rules expert who helped Republicans break nominee blo
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Scott's aging panel aide rises fast after Orlando crisis
McKinley Lewis, a trusted aide to Sen. Rick Scott, now runs the Senate Aging Committee, turning it into a policy engine
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How a One-Day Drafting Sprint Produced the Epstein Files Transparency Act
Legislative director Raphaël Schreiber details the frantic, one-day drafting of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bi