Burgess Everett
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Congressional bureau chief at Semafor. Former Politico
What to make of Trump’s purported plan to extend expiring enhanced tax credits for Obamacare for two years?
Republicans are responding with tepid quiet as the president figures out whether to even release the proposal, while Democrats are sounding “encouraged"
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Republicans are responding with tepid quiet as the president figures out whether to even release the proposal, while Democrats are sounding “encouraged"
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Inside Congress’ reaction to Trump’s in-limbo ACA plan
Some Democrats see a path forward. It’s not clear whether Republicans do, too.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:29 PM
What to make of Trump’s purported plan to extend expiring enhanced tax credits for Obamacare for two years?
Republicans are responding with tepid quiet as the president figures out whether to even release the proposal, while Democrats are sounding “encouraged"
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Republicans are responding with tepid quiet as the president figures out whether to even release the proposal, while Democrats are sounding “encouraged"
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
With the cases against Letitia James and James Comey void, the Trump administration has picked a new enemy: Sen. Mark Kelly.
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Mark Kelly becomes Trump’s newest target
The Arizona Democrat appeared in a video discouraging national security members from following illegal orders.
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November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
With the cases against Letitia James and James Comey void, the Trump administration has picked a new enemy: Sen. Mark Kelly.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
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Dems are happy that Trump is engaging on ACA $$$ (except ... is he? Stay tuned!)
Rosen: WH "signaling that they are interested in having a serious conversation"
Shaheen: “If the reports are true ... I believe we can find a path forward"
Hassan: Potential "starting point for serious negotiations"
Rosen: WH "signaling that they are interested in having a serious conversation"
Shaheen: “If the reports are true ... I believe we can find a path forward"
Hassan: Potential "starting point for serious negotiations"
November 24, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Dems are happy that Trump is engaging on ACA $$$ (except ... is he? Stay tuned!)
Rosen: WH "signaling that they are interested in having a serious conversation"
Shaheen: “If the reports are true ... I believe we can find a path forward"
Hassan: Potential "starting point for serious negotiations"
Rosen: WH "signaling that they are interested in having a serious conversation"
Shaheen: “If the reports are true ... I believe we can find a path forward"
Hassan: Potential "starting point for serious negotiations"
Not at all clear when/if the Trump ACA subsidies extension plan will officially drop ... a lot of people in both parties waiting to see a final version before weighing in.
November 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Not at all clear when/if the Trump ACA subsidies extension plan will officially drop ... a lot of people in both parties waiting to see a final version before weighing in.
Sen. Hassan, a key Democrat on the shutdown talks, on Trump's forthcoming health care proposal
"While I have significant concerns about some of the ideas reportedly in the President’s proposal, it nonetheless represents a starting point for serious negotiations.
"While I have significant concerns about some of the ideas reportedly in the President’s proposal, it nonetheless represents a starting point for serious negotiations.
November 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Sen. Hassan, a key Democrat on the shutdown talks, on Trump's forthcoming health care proposal
"While I have significant concerns about some of the ideas reportedly in the President’s proposal, it nonetheless represents a starting point for serious negotiations.
"While I have significant concerns about some of the ideas reportedly in the President’s proposal, it nonetheless represents a starting point for serious negotiations.
New: Congress in a state of confusion about Russia-Ukraine talks. They're going back to pick and roll: Pressing to pass the sanctions bill
There's still a bunch of issues: And Sen. Paul says he would "absolutely" slow down what he calls “ill-conceived" sanctions
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
There's still a bunch of issues: And Sen. Paul says he would "absolutely" slow down what he calls “ill-conceived" sanctions
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US senators favor pressure on Russia amid Ukraine peace talks
As Trump pressures Kyiv on a controversial peace proposal, US lawmakers would prefer to turn the screws on Putin.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:04 PM
New: Congress in a state of confusion about Russia-Ukraine talks. They're going back to pick and roll: Pressing to pass the sanctions bill
There's still a bunch of issues: And Sen. Paul says he would "absolutely" slow down what he calls “ill-conceived" sanctions
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
There's still a bunch of issues: And Sen. Paul says he would "absolutely" slow down what he calls “ill-conceived" sanctions
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Suddenly Trump not getting everything he wants from GOP after a year of unity
- Indiana redistricting
- many Rs don’t like tariff rebate checks
- skepticism on his health care plan and AI moratorium
- rejection of filibuster changes
- Argentine beef push back
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- Indiana redistricting
- many Rs don’t like tariff rebate checks
- skepticism on his health care plan and AI moratorium
- rejection of filibuster changes
- Argentine beef push back
@eleanormueller.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Suddenly Trump not getting everything he wants from GOP after a year of unity
- Indiana redistricting
- many Rs don’t like tariff rebate checks
- skepticism on his health care plan and AI moratorium
- rejection of filibuster changes
- Argentine beef push back
@eleanormueller.bsky.social
- Indiana redistricting
- many Rs don’t like tariff rebate checks
- skepticism on his health care plan and AI moratorium
- rejection of filibuster changes
- Argentine beef push back
@eleanormueller.bsky.social
The reaction from Senate Majority Leader John Thune just now on Trump's posts
RE the Dems, he said: "What those folks did was ill advised, unnecessary and clearly provocative"
"But I certainly don't agree with the president's conclusion on how we ought to handle it"
RE the Dems, he said: "What those folks did was ill advised, unnecessary and clearly provocative"
"But I certainly don't agree with the president's conclusion on how we ought to handle it"
President Trump took to the social media platform that he owns to post a number of statements calling for imprisonment and even death of a number of Democratic lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, calling a video they made “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR FROM TRAITORS.”
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Trump threatens Democratic lawmakers including Slotkin, calling remarks ‘seditious’ on Truth Social • Michigan Advance
President Donald Trump took to Truth Social, the social media platform that he owns, to post and re-post a number of statements calling for imprisonment and even death of a number of Democratic lawmak...
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November 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
The reaction from Senate Majority Leader John Thune just now on Trump's posts
RE the Dems, he said: "What those folks did was ill advised, unnecessary and clearly provocative"
"But I certainly don't agree with the president's conclusion on how we ought to handle it"
RE the Dems, he said: "What those folks did was ill advised, unnecessary and clearly provocative"
"But I certainly don't agree with the president's conclusion on how we ought to handle it"
Sen. Graham objects to Sen. Heinrich's bid to roll back language allowing senators to sue DOJ after metadata collection in J6 investigation
Says he's open to changes that satisfy outraged House and Senate members but: "the idea that I'm backing off and just letting this vote? you can forget that"
Says he's open to changes that satisfy outraged House and Senate members but: "the idea that I'm backing off and just letting this vote? you can forget that"
November 20, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Sen. Graham objects to Sen. Heinrich's bid to roll back language allowing senators to sue DOJ after metadata collection in J6 investigation
Says he's open to changes that satisfy outraged House and Senate members but: "the idea that I'm backing off and just letting this vote? you can forget that"
Says he's open to changes that satisfy outraged House and Senate members but: "the idea that I'm backing off and just letting this vote? you can forget that"
Sen. Heinrich tries to repeal the Arctic Frost language (allowing senators to sue DOJ).
Sen. Graham: "I object to a lot of what's being said"
Sen. Graham: "I object to a lot of what's being said"
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Sen. Heinrich tries to repeal the Arctic Frost language (allowing senators to sue DOJ).
Sen. Graham: "I object to a lot of what's being said"
Sen. Graham: "I object to a lot of what's being said"
Schumer says he’s asked for special Capitol Police protection for Sens. Kelly and Slotkin after Trump’s posts this morning
“He is throwing a match into a country filled with political extreme gasoline.”
“He is throwing a match into a country filled with political extreme gasoline.”
November 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Schumer says he’s asked for special Capitol Police protection for Sens. Kelly and Slotkin after Trump’s posts this morning
“He is throwing a match into a country filled with political extreme gasoline.”
“He is throwing a match into a country filled with political extreme gasoline.”
A week after the shutdown ... those health care talks are basically nowhere so far.
Dems deciding whether to try for bipartisan bill
“There’s some [Republicans] that genuinely want to try to figure it out. Whether it’s 13? That’s questionable," said Sen. Peters
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Dems deciding whether to try for bipartisan bill
“There’s some [Republicans] that genuinely want to try to figure it out. Whether it’s 13? That’s questionable," said Sen. Peters
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Exclusive: Senate struggles toward a health care deal
There are no official negotiations going on yet, just informal talks with Republicans.
www.semafor.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:14 PM
A week after the shutdown ... those health care talks are basically nowhere so far.
Dems deciding whether to try for bipartisan bill
“There’s some [Republicans] that genuinely want to try to figure it out. Whether it’s 13? That’s questionable," said Sen. Peters
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
Dems deciding whether to try for bipartisan bill
“There’s some [Republicans] that genuinely want to try to figure it out. Whether it’s 13? That’s questionable," said Sen. Peters
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
News: this pm, Sen. Ernst hosting bipartisan meeting of lawmakers with MBS and Saudi Amb. Reema (Ernst is Abraham Accords co-chair)
Hill attendees: Sens. Ernst, Sheehy, Graham, Banks, Durbin, Lankford, Rosen, Cotton, Britt and Rep. French Hill, per person familiar
Hill attendees: Sens. Ernst, Sheehy, Graham, Banks, Durbin, Lankford, Rosen, Cotton, Britt and Rep. French Hill, per person familiar
November 19, 2025 at 10:56 PM
News: this pm, Sen. Ernst hosting bipartisan meeting of lawmakers with MBS and Saudi Amb. Reema (Ernst is Abraham Accords co-chair)
Hill attendees: Sens. Ernst, Sheehy, Graham, Banks, Durbin, Lankford, Rosen, Cotton, Britt and Rep. French Hill, per person familiar
Hill attendees: Sens. Ernst, Sheehy, Graham, Banks, Durbin, Lankford, Rosen, Cotton, Britt and Rep. French Hill, per person familiar
During MBS visit to DC, Democratic Sen. Kaine tries to pass a resolution commemorating Khashoggi's murder
SFRC Chair Sen. Risch says resolution "couldn't come at a more inappropriate time" w Saudi visit
"This resolution would do nothing to achieve accountability for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
SFRC Chair Sen. Risch says resolution "couldn't come at a more inappropriate time" w Saudi visit
"This resolution would do nothing to achieve accountability for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
November 19, 2025 at 10:39 PM
During MBS visit to DC, Democratic Sen. Kaine tries to pass a resolution commemorating Khashoggi's murder
SFRC Chair Sen. Risch says resolution "couldn't come at a more inappropriate time" w Saudi visit
"This resolution would do nothing to achieve accountability for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
SFRC Chair Sen. Risch says resolution "couldn't come at a more inappropriate time" w Saudi visit
"This resolution would do nothing to achieve accountability for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi
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The WH is considering an executive order preempting state legislation on AI if the moratorium does not pass in the NDAA, according to a person familiar with the matter. However, a WH official said until such an order is announced, "discussion about potential executive orders is speculation."
The WH is considering an executive order preempting state legislation on AI if the moratorium does not pass in the NDAA, according to a person familiar with the matter. However, a WH official said until such an order is announced, "discussion about potential executive orders is speculation."
News: Democrats seeking to block Trump’s state AI moratorium from NDAA. Top SASC Dem Reed says he “absolutely” wants to keep it out but it might be kicked up to leadership negotiation
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
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Democrats fighting to preserve states’ ability to regulate AI
The issue is roaring back to life during defense bill talks after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to act; the Senate had voted 99-1 against a state-level moratorium.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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The WH is considering an executive order preempting state legislation on AI if the moratorium does not pass in the NDAA, according to a person familiar with the matter. However, a WH official said until such an order is announced, "discussion about potential executive orders is speculation."
The WH is considering an executive order preempting state legislation on AI if the moratorium does not pass in the NDAA, according to a person familiar with the matter. However, a WH official said until such an order is announced, "discussion about potential executive orders is speculation."
Senate stuff is afoot -- Senate just went into recess for an hour because Sen. Bernie Sanders stalled a HELP nominations vote in protest of the firing of former NLRB Board Member Gwynne Wilcox.
Nominations being considered today include NLRB member: www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nom...
Nominations being considered today include NLRB member: www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nom...
Nominations | The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions
Executive Session on November 19, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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November 19, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Senate stuff is afoot -- Senate just went into recess for an hour because Sen. Bernie Sanders stalled a HELP nominations vote in protest of the firing of former NLRB Board Member Gwynne Wilcox.
Nominations being considered today include NLRB member: www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nom...
Nominations being considered today include NLRB member: www.help.senate.gov/hearings/nom...
News: Democrats seeking to block Trump’s state AI moratorium from NDAA. Top SASC Dem Reed says he “absolutely” wants to keep it out but it might be kicked up to leadership negotiation
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
Democrats fighting to preserve states’ ability to regulate AI
The issue is roaring back to life during defense bill talks after President Donald Trump urged Republicans to act; the Senate had voted 99-1 against a state-level moratorium.
www.semafor.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:52 PM
News: Democrats seeking to block Trump’s state AI moratorium from NDAA. Top SASC Dem Reed says he “absolutely” wants to keep it out but it might be kicked up to leadership negotiation
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
NASA nominee Jared Isaacman is in the Capitol for his second confirmation go-round.
November 19, 2025 at 7:44 PM
NASA nominee Jared Isaacman is in the Capitol for his second confirmation go-round.
Senate Republicans are wrestling with what to do about the Arctic Frost language allowing senators to sue DOJ.
Daines: The “provision that Leader Thune put in there was appropriate.”
Rand: “It certainly looks like it’s pretty unpopular"
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Daines: The “provision that Leader Thune put in there was appropriate.”
Rand: “It certainly looks like it’s pretty unpopular"
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Exclusive: Measure allowing senators to sue DOJ splits Republicans
Senate Republicans are divided over whether to repeal the language, which was inserted in last week’s spending deal.
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November 19, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Senate Republicans are wrestling with what to do about the Arctic Frost language allowing senators to sue DOJ.
Daines: The “provision that Leader Thune put in there was appropriate.”
Rand: “It certainly looks like it’s pretty unpopular"
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
Daines: The “provision that Leader Thune put in there was appropriate.”
Rand: “It certainly looks like it’s pretty unpopular"
www.semafor.com/article/11/1...
New -- Some bipartisan pushback on MBS's visit 7 years after Khashoggi
Sen. Warner: "unlike the president, I believe the American intelligence community"
Sen. Paul: “I wouldn’t have invited him to the White House"
BUT MBS meeting with bipartisan House delegation
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Sen. Warner: "unlike the president, I believe the American intelligence community"
Sen. Paul: “I wouldn’t have invited him to the White House"
BUT MBS meeting with bipartisan House delegation
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November 19, 2025 at 1:04 AM
New -- Some bipartisan pushback on MBS's visit 7 years after Khashoggi
Sen. Warner: "unlike the president, I believe the American intelligence community"
Sen. Paul: “I wouldn’t have invited him to the White House"
BUT MBS meeting with bipartisan House delegation
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Sen. Warner: "unlike the president, I believe the American intelligence community"
Sen. Paul: “I wouldn’t have invited him to the White House"
BUT MBS meeting with bipartisan House delegation
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Schumer: "Thune wanted the provision. And we wanted to make sure that at least Democratic senators were protected from Bondi and others who might go after them ... but I'd be for repealing all of it"
Senate Approps Chair Collins says the language allowing senators to sue DOJ was a product of negotiations on member security between Leaders Thune and Schumer
“That was something that the leaders put into the bill. I played no role in that whatsoever”
“That was something that the leaders put into the bill. I played no role in that whatsoever”
November 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Schumer: "Thune wanted the provision. And we wanted to make sure that at least Democratic senators were protected from Bondi and others who might go after them ... but I'd be for repealing all of it"
Senate Approps Chair Collins says the language allowing senators to sue DOJ was a product of negotiations on member security between Leaders Thune and Schumer
“That was something that the leaders put into the bill. I played no role in that whatsoever”
“That was something that the leaders put into the bill. I played no role in that whatsoever”
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Senate Approps Chair Collins says the language allowing senators to sue DOJ was a product of negotiations on member security between Leaders Thune and Schumer
“That was something that the leaders put into the bill. I played no role in that whatsoever”
“That was something that the leaders put into the bill. I played no role in that whatsoever”
Thune was asked about tariff rebate checks. He said that using tariff revenues for debt repayment is a “really good idea”
"The amount of money coming in from the tariffs is considered to be substantial at this point and hopefully can be put to a useful purpose"
"The amount of money coming in from the tariffs is considered to be substantial at this point and hopefully can be put to a useful purpose"
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Thune was asked about tariff rebate checks. He said that using tariff revenues for debt repayment is a “really good idea”
"The amount of money coming in from the tariffs is considered to be substantial at this point and hopefully can be put to a useful purpose"
"The amount of money coming in from the tariffs is considered to be substantial at this point and hopefully can be put to a useful purpose"
More: Thune says Republicans are hotlining the Epstein resolution and it potentially could pass the Senate unanimously this week
"When a bill passes the House 427-1 and the president says he'll sign it into law, I'm not sure there's a need or desire for an amendment process over here"
"When a bill passes the House 427-1 and the president says he'll sign it into law, I'm not sure there's a need or desire for an amendment process over here"
News: Thune says President Trump sounds ready to sign the Epstein resolution after it passed the House so Senate will likely take it up “fairly quickly.” Says Speaker Johnson wants changes but after a 427-1 House vote those changes might not happen
November 18, 2025 at 8:24 PM
More: Thune says Republicans are hotlining the Epstein resolution and it potentially could pass the Senate unanimously this week
"When a bill passes the House 427-1 and the president says he'll sign it into law, I'm not sure there's a need or desire for an amendment process over here"
"When a bill passes the House 427-1 and the president says he'll sign it into law, I'm not sure there's a need or desire for an amendment process over here"
News: Thune says President Trump sounds ready to sign the Epstein resolution after it passed the House so Senate will likely take it up “fairly quickly.” Says Speaker Johnson wants changes but after a 427-1 House vote those changes might not happen
November 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
News: Thune says President Trump sounds ready to sign the Epstein resolution after it passed the House so Senate will likely take it up “fairly quickly.” Says Speaker Johnson wants changes but after a 427-1 House vote those changes might not happen