Sam Lisker
Capitol Hill Producer @scrippsnews.bsky.social, usually listening to Yacht Rock.
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- Speaker Johnson just told reporters he had a “thoughtful discussion” this morning on budget reconciliation with SALT members and other committee folks. Johnson confident in passing something next week. “I think everyone will say it was productive and that we are moving the ball forward.”
- Today in Washington... • President Trump visits the UAE. • VP Vance delivers speech at National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. • House expected to consider 2 measures. • Senate considers EPA assistant admin. nom. • SCOTUS argument + opinion day.
- Several House Republicans tell @reedreports.bsky.social that more work needs to be done on budget reconciliation text. @scrippsnews.bsky.social
- And there it is - no Motion to Table expected today on Rep. Thanedar's impeachment articles against Trump. And no full vote on the articles either.
- Per the House GOP Whip's office, Friday votes have been CANCELLED. Last votes of the week in the House are now on Thursday at 4 PM ET.
- House Majority Leader Scalise says they're "getting close to half-time" and still looking to pass budget reconciliation out of the House at some point next week.
- House GOP chairwoman McClain on budget reconciliation ⬇️ "We must pass this transformational piece of legislation, and failure is not an option."
- Today in Washington... • President Trump takes part in a Qatari State Visit. • VP Vance hosts breakfast for state & local law enforcement. • House possibly considers Rep. Thanedar's impeachment articles against Trump. • Senate considers more noms.
- Today in Washington... • President Trump in Saudi Arabia. Trump will take part in a Saudi State Visit and a Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum. • House considers 16 measures under suspension of the Rules. • Senate considers more noms, including Air Force Secretary.
- Today in Washington… • President Trump holds presser with HHS Secretary. Trump will later begin travel to Saudi Arabia. • House not in session. • Senate considers Monica Crowley’s nomination to be Chief of Protocol.
