Politics

Hageman Wins Wyoming Republican Senate Primary

Harriet Hageman captured the Republican nomination for Wyoming's U.S. Senate Class II seat on Aug. 18, taking 64.9 percent of the primary vote in an...

Government Operations

Admail West Inc. Hires Cardoza on Communications Lobbying

Admail West Inc. is entering the lobbying arena on communications and broadcasting matters, hiring Dennis Cardoza Consulting Services LLC to represent its...

Congress

James Johnson Named Chief of Staff to Rep. Analilia Mejia

James Johnson has taken on the role of Chief of Staff for Rep. Analilia Mejia, the Democrat representing New Jersey's 11th congressional district. The...

Congress

Will Irwin Joins Sen. Blackburn's Office as Legislative Assistant

Will Irwin has taken on a position as a Legislative Assistant in the office of Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), where he handles a diverse portfolio of policy...

Government Operations

Bethany Holden Joins Senate Commerce Committee as Press Secretary

Bethany Holden works as Press Secretary for the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.

Government Operations

Jack Whittenburg Promoted to Operations Coordinator For Aderholt

Jack Whittenburg has been promoted to Operations Coordinator in the personal office of Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL-4), effective July 1, 2026. The position...

Politics

Forecasts Favor Franklin in Solid Republican Florida House District

Both primaries in Florida's 18th Congressional District concluded Aug. 18 with uncontested or lightly contested results, setting up a November general...

Government Operations

Owen Wing Joins House as Legislative Correspondent

Owen P. Wing has transitioned to a new position as a Legislative Correspondent for the U.S. House of Representatives, beginning in June 2026. The role is...

Congress

Jordan Sorenson Promoted to Chief of Staff for Rep. Clay Higgins

Jordan Sorenson has been promoted to Chief of Staff for Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA-3), effective August 1, 2026. Sorenson has served in multiple roles in Rep....

Congress

Pentagon Seeks $1.45 Trillion Budget, CRS Says

A recent CRS report examining the fiscal 2027 defense budget request reveals a Pentagon budget that has grown substantially while facing congressional...

Congress

Section 232 expands presidential tariff power

A recent CRS report on Section 232 trade authority reveals a dramatic escalation in presidential power over tariffs and the shrinking role of Congress in...

Congress

Congress's Election Power: Real but Compartmentalized

A recent CRS report published July 7 examines the constitutional and statutory framework governing federal and state election authority at a moment when...

Legislation

Congress Funds 19 Farm Programs Through Reconciliation

A recent CRS report published in May 2025 examines agricultural programs that lack continuing budget authority beyond their current authorization dates. The...

Defense

Congress sets 76,000-troop floor for Europe

Congress is moving to lock in a robust U.S. military footprint in Europe at a moment when the Pentagon is signaling a potential shift. A recent...

Defense

Seakeeper Inc. Hires Atlas Crossing for Navy Lobbying

Seakeeper Inc. filed a new client registration for lobbying on August 13, 2026. Atlas Crossing LLC registered Seakeeper Inc. as a new client on August 13, 2026.

Civil Rights

Supreme Court Gun Ban Rule on Marijuana Users Limits Prosecutors

A recent CRS report on a Supreme Court decision striking down prosecutions of marijuana users under federal firearms law has immediate implications for how...

Transportation

Skyways Air Transportation Hires Greenberg Traurig Lobbying Team

Skyways Air Transportation Inc. has assembled a heavyweight lobbying team at Greenberg Traurig LLP to push its agenda on Capitol Hill. The company is...