Harold “Hal” Hill
@mftf.bsky.social
Retired civil engineer, mentor for my grandchildren & golfer in Santa Barbara.
Anyone around Jeffries these days will tell you everything is breaking his way. House Majority PAC raised more than $230 million last quarter. Mega-billionaire Mike Bloomberg is starting to open his wallet for House Democrats, allowing Jeffries’ DCCC and HMP to go into second-tier districts.
October 12, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Anyone around Jeffries these days will tell you everything is breaking his way. House Majority PAC raised more than $230 million last quarter. Mega-billionaire Mike Bloomberg is starting to open his wallet for House Democrats, allowing Jeffries’ DCCC and HMP to go into second-tier districts.
TECH SUMMET: At the Summit, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) talked kill switches and permitting. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called for “constructive oversight” that would bring in tech officials to build better policy. 👍
October 11, 2026 at 3:52 AM
TECH SUMMET: At the Summit, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) talked kill switches and permitting. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called for “constructive oversight” that would bring in tech officials to build better policy. 👍
MIDTERMS: Many of the key races are within the margin of error, with Democrats close or leading. Republicans are being forced to spend tens of millions of dollars to defend candidates in Texas, Alaska, Iowa and Ohio. The momentum is clearly on Democrats’ side, although there are still weeks to go.👍
October 9, 2026 at 3:34 PM
MIDTERMS: Many of the key races are within the margin of error, with Democrats close or leading. Republicans are being forced to spend tens of millions of dollars to defend candidates in Texas, Alaska, Iowa and Ohio. The momentum is clearly on Democrats’ side, although there are still weeks to go.👍
In the two years since Trump’s return to the Oval Office, Iowa voters have soured on Trump’s economy and the Iran war. The dismal economic outlook has created an opening for a Turek victory, which would boost Democratic chances of winning back control of the Senate. 👍
October 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
In the two years since Trump’s return to the Oval Office, Iowa voters have soured on Trump’s economy and the Iran war. The dismal economic outlook has created an opening for a Turek victory, which would boost Democratic chances of winning back control of the Senate. 👍
Redistricting scorecard. Republicans’ unprecedented mid-decade redistricting push created 14 new strongly red districts. But with less than a month until Election Day, the GOP is a sure bet to win only five of these races. 👍
October 8, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Redistricting scorecard. Republicans’ unprecedented mid-decade redistricting push created 14 new strongly red districts. But with less than a month until Election Day, the GOP is a sure bet to win only five of these races. 👍
Sen. John Curtis, the Republican from Utah, called out the president’s son over a report that a Russian oligarch paid for some of his wedding-related expenses. Curtis asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. as part of a broad investigation into the business dealings. 👍
October 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Sen. John Curtis, the Republican from Utah, called out the president’s son over a report that a Russian oligarch paid for some of his wedding-related expenses. Curtis asked the Senate Judiciary Committee to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. as part of a broad investigation into the business dealings. 👍
House Democrats’ chief outside groups — raised a staggering $230 million in Q3 in their best quarter ever, HMP President Mike Smith told us. This is a huge boon for Democrats as they strive for the House majority amid an avalanche of spending from GOP groups. 👍
October 4, 2026 at 4:29 AM
House Democrats’ chief outside groups — raised a staggering $230 million in Q3 in their best quarter ever, HMP President Mike Smith told us. This is a huge boon for Democrats as they strive for the House majority amid an avalanche of spending from GOP groups. 👍
Now the Senators will remain at home until after Election Day. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is entering this crucial campaign stretch with well-earned optimism about how the Senate map looks for Democrats. 😊
October 3, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Now the Senators will remain at home until after Election Day. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is entering this crucial campaign stretch with well-earned optimism about how the Senate map looks for Democrats. 😊
Jamie Raskin, Robert Garcia, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse have been huddling in recent weeks to strategize about the investigatory agenda after the midterm elections. Jeffries has repeatedly stressed the need to “hold the crooks accountable,” 👍
September 29, 2026 at 4:02 AM
Jamie Raskin, Robert Garcia, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse have been huddling in recent weeks to strategize about the investigatory agenda after the midterm elections. Jeffries has repeatedly stressed the need to “hold the crooks accountable,” 👍
Gas prices are sky-high. Diesel sets a new record almost daily. Trump said at the UN that the Iran war won’t end until “after the midterm elections.” That’s a frightening prospect for GOP lawmakers who are now publicly calling for an end to the seven-month conflict.
September 27, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Gas prices are sky-high. Diesel sets a new record almost daily. Trump said at the UN that the Iran war won’t end until “after the midterm elections.” That’s a frightening prospect for GOP lawmakers who are now publicly calling for an end to the seven-month conflict.
Artificial intelligence is alarming voters and leading to calls for government action. Some say our economy is at stake. Others argue the survival of our species is on the line. It’s not your regular ol’ policy debate. Support candidates who promise to adequately regulate AI.
September 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Artificial intelligence is alarming voters and leading to calls for government action. Some say our economy is at stake. Others argue the survival of our species is on the line. It’s not your regular ol’ policy debate. Support candidates who promise to adequately regulate AI.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the lead sponsor of Medicare for All legislation, told reporters Monday she will be reintroducing the measure in the next Congress and pushing for a committee markup. 👍
September 22, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.), the lead sponsor of Medicare for All legislation, told reporters Monday she will be reintroducing the measure in the next Congress and pushing for a committee markup. 👍
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is warned President Donald Trump against loosening controls on sales of advanced AI chips to China, calling the president’s approach to the issue counterproductive even as the White House seeks U.S. domination of the technology. Punchbowl News
September 22, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is warned President Donald Trump against loosening controls on sales of advanced AI chips to China, calling the president’s approach to the issue counterproductive even as the White House seeks U.S. domination of the technology. Punchbowl News
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launches $8M coordinated ad buy. The DCCC is making an $8 million coordinated ad buy across 26 districts this week as it more fully embraces the Supreme Court ruling that allows the campaign arm to run ads jointly with candidates. 👍
September 21, 2026 at 2:27 PM
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launches $8M coordinated ad buy. The DCCC is making an $8 million coordinated ad buy across 26 districts this week as it more fully embraces the Supreme Court ruling that allows the campaign arm to run ads jointly with candidates. 👍
Republicans acknowledge the Middle East conflict has caused energy prices to surge and contributed to worries about affordability, two top concerns heading into the midterms. That’s why Trump’s illegal unnecessary war favors more wins for Democratic candidates. 👍
September 20, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Republicans acknowledge the Middle East conflict has caused energy prices to surge and contributed to worries about affordability, two top concerns heading into the midterms. That’s why Trump’s illegal unnecessary war favors more wins for Democratic candidates. 👍
Dozens of races are drawing major ad spending as the worsening political environment for Republicans is forcing red seats into play. New rules around coordinated spending and the influx of President Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc. cash add even more chaos. Punchbowl News
September 20, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Dozens of races are drawing major ad spending as the worsening political environment for Republicans is forcing red seats into play. New rules around coordinated spending and the influx of President Donald Trump’s MAGA Inc. cash add even more chaos. Punchbowl News
In the House of Representatives half a dozen senior Pentagon officials were offering a bipartisan briefing Thursday on the funding picture. The House had left a day earlier through the elections, and President Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion dreams seem as unlikely as ever, 👍
September 19, 2026 at 6:33 PM
In the House of Representatives half a dozen senior Pentagon officials were offering a bipartisan briefing Thursday on the funding picture. The House had left a day earlier through the elections, and President Donald Trump’s $1.5 trillion dreams seem as unlikely as ever, 👍
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce this afternoon whether it’s raising interest rates for the first time in three years to counter persistently high inflation and calm a bond market that’s punishing U.S. bonds. A hike would raise the cost of living for tens of millions of Americans.
September 17, 2026 at 12:03 AM
The Federal Open Market Committee will announce this afternoon whether it’s raising interest rates for the first time in three years to counter persistently high inflation and calm a bond market that’s punishing U.S. bonds. A hike would raise the cost of living for tens of millions of Americans.
Rep. Al Green is forcing another impeachment vote on Trump this week, and this time it's centered squarely on what's happening at the border. Green's resolution accuses Trump of turning ICE and CBP into what he calls "vicious, quota-driven, unaccountable paramilitary police forces.” The Story Desk
September 15, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Rep. Al Green is forcing another impeachment vote on Trump this week, and this time it's centered squarely on what's happening at the border. Green's resolution accuses Trump of turning ICE and CBP into what he calls "vicious, quota-driven, unaccountable paramilitary police forces.” The Story Desk
OpenAI and Anthropic, the two most important AI labs, are begging to be regulated. Elon Musk said on the “All In” podcast that it would be “bad” if AI could “take control of military systems and, say, launch a nuke.” Congress’ reaction is somewhere between chasing its tail and a shrug.👎
September 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM
OpenAI and Anthropic, the two most important AI labs, are begging to be regulated. Elon Musk said on the “All In” podcast that it would be “bad” if AI could “take control of military systems and, say, launch a nuke.” Congress’ reaction is somewhere between chasing its tail and a shrug.👎
Defense Department leaders indicated in recent days they’re beginning to reckon with the implications of Congress not approving the military’s full $350 billion reconciliation request. The funds are the cornerstone of DOD’s proposed 50% budget hike. 👍
September 12, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Defense Department leaders indicated in recent days they’re beginning to reckon with the implications of Congress not approving the military’s full $350 billion reconciliation request. The funds are the cornerstone of DOD’s proposed 50% budget hike. 👍
IT IS CRITICAL DECISION TIME FOR DEMOCRATS: The House Democratic super PAC has decided it won’t spend a dime to elect Democrats who aren’t speaking about the economy or rising costs. They have decided that just saving democracy doesn’t have enough appeal. I hope they are right. 🙏
September 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
IT IS CRITICAL DECISION TIME FOR DEMOCRATS: The House Democratic super PAC has decided it won’t spend a dime to elect Democrats who aren’t speaking about the economy or rising costs. They have decided that just saving democracy doesn’t have enough appeal. I hope they are right. 🙏
TRUMP’S MIDTERM CONVENTION
Republicans face some enormous challenges heading into the final eight weeks of the campaign. There are very few opportunities for Republicans to save their endangered House and Senate majorities. Trump’s reputation may be their biggest obstacle.
Republicans face some enormous challenges heading into the final eight weeks of the campaign. There are very few opportunities for Republicans to save their endangered House and Senate majorities. Trump’s reputation may be their biggest obstacle.
September 9, 2026 at 3:06 PM
TRUMP’S MIDTERM CONVENTION
Republicans face some enormous challenges heading into the final eight weeks of the campaign. There are very few opportunities for Republicans to save their endangered House and Senate majorities. Trump’s reputation may be their biggest obstacle.
Republicans face some enormous challenges heading into the final eight weeks of the campaign. There are very few opportunities for Republicans to save their endangered House and Senate majorities. Trump’s reputation may be their biggest obstacle.
The Republicans’ Midterm Convention in Dallas begins Wednesday. Trump will appear at an RNC roundtable. The admission price is $250,000. A photo with the president will cost you $88,600.
Thursday the roundtable for Vance is $75,000 per person. A photo will cost $35,000. 🤑
Thursday the roundtable for Vance is $75,000 per person. A photo will cost $35,000. 🤑
September 8, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Republicans’ Midterm Convention in Dallas begins Wednesday. Trump will appear at an RNC roundtable. The admission price is $250,000. A photo with the president will cost you $88,600.
Thursday the roundtable for Vance is $75,000 per person. A photo will cost $35,000. 🤑
Thursday the roundtable for Vance is $75,000 per person. A photo will cost $35,000. 🤑
Republicans are holding their midterm convention starting on Wednesday. Trump will speak on both nights, as will a variety of Cabinet officials, members of GOP congressional leadership and candidates in battleground races. It is their opportunity to hear Trump tell them what great job he is doing. 😉
September 8, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Republicans are holding their midterm convention starting on Wednesday. Trump will speak on both nights, as will a variety of Cabinet officials, members of GOP congressional leadership and candidates in battleground races. It is their opportunity to hear Trump tell them what great job he is doing. 😉