The Hill's 12:30 Report — Congress returns to a scrambled Washington
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It’s Tuesday. Capitol Hill is filled with freshly dry-cleaned suits this morning. That casual, seven-week fall recess has come to an end. Here’s what’s happening:
- DDHQ projects that Republicans have won the House.
- Trump has made nearly a dozen administration picks already, featuring Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem.
- Trump’s Capitol Hill picks may complicate GOP’s margins.
- Apple is teaming up with airlines to find missing luggage using AirTags.
I’m Cate Martel with a quick recap of the morning and what’s coming up. Send tips, commentary, feedback and cookie recipes to cmartel@thehill.com. Did someone forward this newsletter to you? Sign up here.
🦆 On Capitol Hill
Did everyone enjoy their seven-week recesses?:
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Capitol Hill is bustling this morning. The House and Senate are back in town for the first time since Sept. 25, walking into a chamber that feels very different from their last sessions.
Republicans are entering this lame-duck period happier than ever, having reached the Washington trifecta for the next two years. Now, they’re hashing out their priorities and debating over party leadership.
Today’s victory lap: House Republicans held a news conference this morning where Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said they are going to “raise an........
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