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Jan 24, 2025 | 
financialpost.com | Jonathan Tamari |Brandon Lee
The president’s crackdown on immigration and border crossings, for example, includes rules restricting asylum claims, much like recommendations in Project 2025. His push to eliminate incentives for electric vehicles matches the policy outline. And his orders ending diversity, equity, and inclusion programs align with another piece of the roughly 900-page of ideas, which cover a wide array of areas ranging from taxes to personnel to immigration to climate change.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
dailyprincetonian.com | Veena Krishnaraj |Brandon Lee |Louisa Gheorghita |Annie Rupertus |Yacoub Kahkajian
The American flag flies over Nassau Hall on Election Day morning. The white board at the College Republicans watch party. Fox News plays at the College Republicans election night watch party in Robertson Hall 100. Students watch election night 2024 unfold in Whig-Clio’s Senate chamber during their late night watch party. Students watch MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki in Stokes Lounge at the Whig-Clio election watch-party.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Jon Reid |Brandon Lee
Donald Trump’s shifting stance on abortion is squarely aimed at swing-state voters — and it’s putting off everyone else. But first, you should know:The mic might be too hotfor Trump at a debate against Kamala Harris next month. Trump put the blame for the messy US withdrawal from Afghanistan on Harris and Joe Biden. Prosecutors are pushing to reinstate the criminal case against Trump for mishandling classified documents.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
news.bgov.com | Giuseppe Macri |Brandon Lee |Katrice Eborn
A handful of ambitious Democrats are trying to use the convention stage in Chicago to turn themselves into household names. But first, you should know:Kamala Harris headlines the DNC‘s finale tonight in Chicago. The Tim Walz era has been good or bad for Minnesota’s economy, depending on whom you ask. Gov. Josh Shapiro said carrying Pennsylvania will hinge on courting voters’ economic anxiety.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
news.bgov.com | Jeannie Baumann |Brandon Lee
Kamala Harris had a record-breaking July fundraising haul, doubling Donald Trump’s tally. But first, you should know:Columbia University is facing a subpoena threat from a House committee for not complying with an investigation into reports of antisemitism on campus. JD Vance, Trump’s running mate who argued the government should more strongly favor families with children, skipped a vote on a bipartisan bill that would have expanded the child tax credit.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
news.bgov.com | Brandon Lee |Jeannie Baumann
Kamala Harris is meeting with potential running mates — and one name is raising opposition from labor groups. Meanwhile, House Republicans aren’t wasting the opportunity to send money to their home states, a BGOV analysis found — even as GOP fiscal hawks have long criticized the earmarking process. But first, you should know:Lawmakers took a major step toward addressing AI’s risks and benefits in a slew of votes yesterday, but the measures face growing partisan discord.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
news.bgov.com | Brandon Lee |Jeannie Baumann
Kamala Harris has wiped out Donald Trump’s edge in key battleground states, a new Bloomberg poll found. Plus, she’s planning a swing-state tour with her yet-to-be named running mate. But first, you should know:Centrist Democrats fighting competitive races are looking to steal a key Republican attack line — the southern border — and use it against them. Democratic lobbyists say they’ve seen increased interest in the election and next month’s party convention.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
about.bgov.com | Brandon Lee |Jeannie Baumann
Bloomberg Government subscribers get the stories like this first. Act now and gain unlimited access to everything you need to know. Learn more. Kamala Harris campaigns in Atlanta today, with just over a week left before Democrats formally nominate her — and her still-to-be named running mate. But first, you should know: Senate leaders teed up a procedural vote on a long-anticipated bipartisan tax package after Republicans stalled the House-passed measure.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
news.bgov.com | Brandon Lee |Jeannie Baumann
Kamala Harris campaigns in Atlanta today, with just over a week left before Democrats formally nominate her — and her still-to-be named running mate. But first, you should know:Senate leaders teed up a procedural vote on a long-anticipated bipartisan tax package after Republicans stalled the House-passed measure. Joe Biden’s proposal to enact term limits for Supreme Court justices faces long odds on Capitol Hill. Donald Trump says he expects to debate Harris after previously declining to appear.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
news.bgov.com | Brandon Lee |Jeannie Baumann
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign aides have narrowed their focus to three potential running mates — Mark Kelly, Josh Shaprio, and Tim Walz — who they hope can complement her strengths and cover her weaknesses on the campaign trail. But first, you should know:Harris has narrowed the gap with Donald Trump, according to a range of polls. Additionally, her campaign has raised $200 million in her first week as a candidate.
