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Mike Johnson has had a rough time leading the House of Representatives. Under his speakership, Republicans set the record for the number of failed special rules (votes speakers use to

Dear Friends, First, I want to make sure you know about our Congressional Update, coming up on February 10. This is a one-day, online session led by Senior Fellow Matt

Dear Friends: The first session of the 119th Congress is almost over, and Congress is limping toward the finish line. The National Defense Authorization Act is the only major legislation

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