News Alert: Harassment allegations roil 2018 House field

View in your browser     Harassment allegations roil 2018 House field Both Democrats and Republicans are bracing for a wave of sexual misconduct allegations that could roil key races and inject further uncertainty into the battle for the House in 2018. Allegations leveled against incumbent lawmakers and challengers have already upended several must-win races for Democrats. Read the full story here           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.

News Alert: Impeachment looms over Dem choice on Judiciary

View in your browser     Impeachment looms over Dem choice on Judiciary The Democratic battle to replace John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.) atop the House Judiciary Committee will be settled this week, a contest hinging on factors of seniority and gender as much as policy. Both Reps. Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.) and Zoe Lofgren (Calif.), the leading candidates to replace Conyers as the committee’s top Democrat, are veteran lawmakers from powerhouse states with long and consistent track records supporting liberal causes.  “We’re both good Democrats,” said Lofgren.  But in making their final pitch, the two lawmakers are carving out key distinctions each say makes them a better fit for today’s unique political environment. Read the full story here           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.

News Alert: GOP seeks lift from Trump economy

View in your browser     GOP seeks lift from Trump economy President Trump is overseeing a robust economy — and receiving little political dividend for it. Now, the question is whether the near-certain passage of a tax-reform bill this week will change that or whether widespread opposition to Trump is a semi-permanent part of the political landscape. Read the full story here           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.