It’s another crazy week in Washington. Here is our latest intel and analysis of some of the big picture agenda items for Congress and the administration.
Read MoreAs Congress returned from the Fourth of July holiday this week, the House and Senate will dedicate much of their time between now and the brief August recess to passing legislation to continue funding the federal government. While Congress may ultimately turn to a continuing resolution that punts an omnibus appropriations bill to the lame duck session or into next year, we anticipate that both chambers will try to move as many appropriations measures via minibus packages before fiscal year 2018 appropriations expire on September 30.
Read MoreMembers of Congress return this week from a two-week recess with a full agenda and without much time in which to accomplish their goals before turning their attention fully to the midterm elections. The Senate is scheduled to be in session for 104 days between now and Election Day, and the House, 71. We've rounded up issues we think will receive floor time prior to the election.
Read MoreAs Majority Leader McConnell tries to bring additional nominations to the floor, could building GOP frustration open the door to a rule change that would limit Democrats’ ability to slow down the confirmation process?
Read MoreDespite delays in the confirmation process, Majority Leader McConnell may burn floor time to finalize high priority nominations, while other nominees await inclusion in another package later this year.
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