The Hill's Morning Report — Can Dems pass Manchin-Schumer bill this week?
The Joe Manchin Show was on full display on Sunday as the West Virginia senator defended the deal he struck on a reconciliation package, but stayed mum on whether Democrats should remain in power past November or if he supports a second term for President Biden. Just as he has been much of the past year, Manchin was the ever-present Democrat on Sunday as he took part in five television interviews days after he and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) shocked all with the deal heard ‘round the Hill. He did so in su
Read MoreJuan Williams: GOP will stop at nothing if it wins midterms
What will the White House do if House Republicans subpoena President Biden to testify at hearings on his son Hunter Biden? Get ready. If Republicans win a House majority in the midterms, the current Minority Leader, Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), is openly making two promises. First, the GOP majority will investigate Hunter Biden’s business dealings. Next, there will be hearings on Big Tech’s alleged censorship of conservatives. And get ready for House Republicans t
Read MoreThis week: Senate Democrats race to finish tax and climate package — if Sinema signs on
Senate Democrats this week are looking to press ahead with the multi-trillion dollar climate, taxes and health care package announced last week — and crossing their fingers that Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) signs on. The Senate is set to break for recess on Friday, giving lawmakers little time to get Sinema on board and bring the multi-trillion dollar spending bill over the finish line. The Arizona Democrat — whose support is needed to clear the package through budget reconciliation — has not yet said if she supports the deal. Senate Majority Leader Charles Sc
Read MoreMore Democrats are using TikTok, despite the warnings from colleagues
Campaign season has more Democrats turning to TikTok as they seek to reach new demographics ahead of the crucial midterm elections – despite warnings from colleagues about security issues tied to the popular app. While primarily known for viral dance videos and dishing up a lighter side of the internet, lawmakers see an opportunity to reach new and different demographics, especially younger voters. But that opportunity presents security risks. So much so that intelligence officials have cautioned some lawmakers against using the app due to concerns t
Read MoreDemocrats battle each other over help for pro-Trump GOP candidates
A Democratic strategy to boost conspiracy-minded conservatives in GOP primaries has sparked a storm of controversy within the party. The simmering battle pits Democrats who argue winning races at all costs justifies the means against critics who warn the party risks losing the moral high-ground in the debate over election integrity. The tensions are swirling around a decision by Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.), chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in a Michigan GOP primary — money designed to bum
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