Maeve Sheehey

Washington, D.C., United States

Hill Reporter at Bloomberg Government

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Democrats, Republicans Spar Over Handling of Padilla Takedown

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Lillianna Byington |Maeve Sheehey |Ellen M. Gilmer

Congressional Democrats were quick to rail against the Trump administration after Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was handcuffed following an altercation with Secret Service agents, but Republicans criticized the senator and defended law enforcement’s actions. Padilla was forcibly removed and then handcuffed by federal officers after trying to question Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a press conference in Los Angeles on Thursday, related to the city’s ongoing immigration protests.
House Ready to Vote on DOGE’s Foreign Aid Cuts: Starting Line

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Katherine Rizzo |Lillianna Byington |Maeve Sheehey |Zach Williams

DOGE’s Foreign Aid Cuts Up for a VoteFor Republicans in the House, it’s ratification day for a $9.4 billion chunk of the Elon Musk-DOGE agenda. Look for the majority party to say yes to the bill (H.R. 4) to rescind previously enacted money to provide help abroad and support pubic broadcasting here at home. It’s a vote that will let the GOP rank and file show their party’s president that they endorse the agenda he’s setting.
Big Tax Bill Fueling Attack Ads Aimed at Vulnerable Lawmakers

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Maeve Sheehey |Lillianna Byington |Greg Giroux

The GOP’s massive package of tax and spending cuts is already providing political fodder for the 2026 elections as vulnerable Republicans maneuver to fend off attack ads. Democrats have seized on the legislation as their No. 1 punching bag in their effort to win back control of the closely divided House and at least make gains in the Senate.
Top Congressional Republicans Pass on Trump’s Military Parade

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Lillianna Byington |Maeve Sheehey

President Donald Trump’s military parade this weekend will draw top Pentagon brass and big tanks. But among those missing from the extravaganza will be leading Republicans from both chambers of Congress. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) aren’t planning to attend the parade on Saturday, which celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Army and also coincides with Trump’s birthday.
New Markets credit backers seek inclusion in GOP bill

2 weeks ago | news.bloombergtax.com | Kim Dixon |Zach Williams |Maeve Sheehey |Herb Jackson

Push for New Markets Tax CreditRenewal of the New Markets Tax Credit—a bipartisan program that’s been around for more than two decades—was left out of the House-passed version of the GOP tax bill, pushing lobbyists into overdrive. Banks, nonprofits, and community development entities are among those asking senators to add the popular credits into the bill.
House Antisemitism Push Praising ICE Seeks to Divide Democrats

2 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Maeve Sheehey |Lillianna Byington

A swing-district freshman’s push to tie an antisemitism denouncement to praise for GOP immigration priorities is setting up a partisan battle in the House. A resolution sponsored by Colorado Republican Rep. Gabe Evans (H.Res. 485), would denounce a recent attack in Boulder, Colo., in which an Egyptian man has been accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at protesters calling for a release of Israeli hostages. Taken alone, the resolution would likely be uncontroversial.
Lawler Wants Meeting With Senate Leaders to Push Higher SALT Cap

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Maeve Sheehey |Jack Fitzpatrick

Rep. Mike Lawler, one of the most vocal blue-state Republicans, has requested a meeting with Senate leaders to ensure the survival of the increased state and local tax deduction cap included in the House reconciliation measure. Moderates like Lawler (R-N.Y.) fought to raise the cap to $40,000, which enabled House GOP leaders to win a narrow victory for the tax and spending bill.
Lawler Wants Meeting With Senate Leaders to Push Higher SALT Cap

3 weeks ago | news.bloomberglaw.com | Maeve Sheehey

Rep. Mike Lawler, one of the most vocal blue-state Republicans, has requested a meeting with Senate leaders to ensure the survival of the increased state and local tax deduction cap included in the House reconciliation measure. Moderates like Lawler (R-N.Y.) fought to raise the cap to $40,000, which enabled House GOP leaders to win a narrow victory for the tax and spending bill.
Stefanik Put Back on House Intelligence after Johnson Tensions

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Maeve Sheehey

New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik will reclaim her seat on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, months after President Donald Trump yanked her United Nations ambassador nomination and left her political status uncertain. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) made her appointment official Friday, but comes at a price for Johnson. He also had to add Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen (Tenn.), to the panel. This will boost the number of committee members to 27, from 25.
DC Is ‘Moving On’ From Funding Fight With House GOP, Mayor Says

3 weeks ago | news.bgov.com | Maeve Sheehey

As a $1 billion budget fix for Washington DC stalls in the Republican-controlled House, Mayor Muriel Bowser said local leaders are “moving on” beyond the fight. When the House passed a stopgap to keep the government open earlier this year, lawmakers funded DC at fiscal 2024 levels — effectively forcing a $1 billion cut to the city’s budget.