Democrats could see a bruising clash with Sanders over economic bill
Democrats are bracing for a grueling weekend of vote-a-rama in the hopes of finally passing their long-sought economic bill, known as the Inflation Reduction Act. Republicans have vowed to force a series of tough votes in opposition of the plan. But some of lawmakers’ most painful votes could come from one of the Senate’s foremost progressive crusaders. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says he is planning to put senators on the record with proposed amendments to Democrats’ sprawling tax, health care and climate bill, as the Senate prepares to hunker
Read MoreTrump slams reconciliation deal, touts endorsements while taking jabs at Republican foes at rally
Former President Trump used his rally in Waukesha, Wis., on Friday evening to criticize Democrats' sweeping climate, tax and health package while touting his track record of recent endorsements. While Trump was in the Badger State to boost several of his endorsed candidates ahead of the Aug. 9 primary, including gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels (R) and Adam Steen, running in the 63rd Assembly District race against Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos (R), the former president used the rally to take jabs at his opponents. “The radical Democrats now intend to impose the
Read MoreOver 1,400 US flights canceled Friday
More than 1,400 flights scheduled to take place Friday within, coming into or leaving the U.S. have been canceled, according to flight tracking website FlightAware, as airlines continue to struggle with timely departures this summer. Along with 1,482 cancelations, airlines had more than 7,000 delays on Friday within, into or out of the U.S. Among U.S. airlines, American Airlines had the most cancelations at 263 while Southwest was second with 193 cancelations. Airlines have been struggling this summer with persistent cancellations and delays that have l
Read MorePro-impeachment Republican Newhouse advances in Washington House primary
Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) is projected to advance out of the primary in Washington state’s fourth congressional district, prevailing in the face of his vote to impeach former President Trump following the Jan. 6 insurrection. The race was called by the Associated Press at 5:15 p.m. PDT. Newhouse faced six Republican challengers, including top contenders Loren Culp, a former police chief who received
Read MoreHillicon Valley — Twitter confirms a bug was exploited
Twitter confirmed on Friday that a bad actor gained access to personal information through a vulnerability discovered by the social media giant earlier this year. Meanwhile, Meta said it took down a Russian troll farm that tried to prop up support for the country’s invasion into Ukraine. This is Hillicon Valley, detailing all you need to know about tech and cyber news from Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley. Send tips to The Hill’s Rebecca Klar and
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