Partisan

• I risultati del nuovo sondaggio di Politico spiegano cosa intendano gli americani con le preoccupazioni per un'"elezione rubata", con una netta spaccatura tra i partiti. • I Democratici esprimono timori riguardo alle tattiche di soppressione del voto, mentre i Repubblicani sottolineano le preoccupazioni relative a schemi di frode elettorale. • I risultati sono significativi per comprendere le motivazioni dell'affluenza alle elezioni di metà mandato e la fiducia nei processi elettorali.

• La Corte Suprema degli Stati Uniti ha stabilito il mese scorso che i collegi elettorali non possono più essere delineati lungo linee razziali ai sensi del Voting Rights Act del 1965, spostando l'attenzione sulle considerazioni partitiche. • Firmato dal Presidente Lyndon B. Johnson nel 1965, l'Atto mirava originariamente a smantellare le barriere per gli elettori neri, ma la decisione ora permette agli stati di ridisegnare le mappe in base alle affiliazioni politiche. • La sentenza ha innescato un rapido sforzo in diversi stati per riconfigurare i distretti elettorali, potenzialmente rimodellando la rappresentanza congressuale in vista delle future elezioni.

• La senatrice Lisa Murkowski sta guidando un effort bipartisan nel Senato per istituire una commissione indipendente di redistribuzione dei collegi a livello federale, con l'obiettivo di ridurre il gerrymandering partitico nelle elezioni congressuali. • La legislazione proposta richiederebbe agli stati di utilizzare commissioni indipendenti anziché assemblee legislative partitiche per disegnare i collegi della Camera, concentrandosi sull'aumento delle gare competitive e della rappresentanza degli elettori. • I sostenitori affermano che il disegno di legge potrebbe rimodellare il potere politico negli stati fortemente divisi, mentre gli oppositori avvertono che potrebbe violare l'autorità statale sulle elezioni.

• Un nuovo sondaggio POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab pubblicato l'8 maggio 2026 ha rivelato che ampie maggioranze in entrambi i partiti preferiscono che un panel indipendente definisca i confini dei collegi della Camera. • I dati del sondaggio suggeriscono che gli elettori di tutto lo spettro politico siano diventati frustrati dal gerrymandering partitico e sostengano misure di riforma volte a limitare il vantaggio partitico nella redistribuzione. • Il sentimento bipartisan contrasta con le battaglie per la redistribuzione attualmente in corso a livello statale, dove i partiti Repubblicano e Democratico continuano a scontrarsi sui confini congressuali.

• La Florida è diventata l'ultimo stato ad approvare una mappa congressuale basata sul gerrymandering partitico, riflettendo i continui sforzi per ridisegnare i collegi elettorali a proprio vantaggio politico. • La decisione sulla redistribuzione dei collegi continua la battaglia nazionale contro il gerrymandering, con gli stati che competono per strutturare i distretti congressuali in modo da favorire specifici partiti politici. • L'approvazione dimostra la persistente sfida del gerrymandering partitico nella politica elettorale degli Stati Uniti e il suo impatto sulla rappresentanza e sulla competitività delle elezioni.

• Un nuovo sondaggio POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab rivela che forti maggioranze sia nel partito Repubblicano che in quello Democratico supportano l'affidamento del disegno dei confini dei distretti della Camera a commissioni indipendenti. • Il dato bipartisan suggerisce un desiderio pubblico di riforma del processo di ridistrettazione, attualmente caratterizzato da forti tensioni politiche. • Il sondaggio evidenzia la frustrazione degli elettori verso il gerrymandering e l'appello per un cambiamento istituzionale volto a garantire una rappresentanza equa.

• Un nuovo sondaggio POLITICO‑Citrin Center‑Possibility Lab pubblicato venerdì mostra che forti maggioranze sia tra i Repubblicani che tra i Democratici favoriscono una commissione indipendente per tracciare i confini dei distretti della Camera degli Stati Uniti, indebolendo le argomentazioni contro la fine del gerrymandering partitico. • L'amministrazione Trump sta valutando proposte per codificare i panel di ridistribuzione indipendenti legando i fondi federali agli stati che adottano tali commissioni, una strategia che potrebbe rimodellare i distretti contestati nel 2026 e oltre. • Gruppi per i diritti civili e sostenitori del voto hanno accolto con favore i risultati del sondaggio, sostenendo che le commissioni indipendenti ridurrebbero la manipolazione partitica delle mappe che attualmente favoriscono entrambi i partiti.

• Un democratico del Connecticut, spinto da ambizioni politiche, ha abbandonato i negoziati bipartisan sul finanziamento del governo a causa delle pressioni del partito per l'inclusione. • L'abbandono intensifica le tensioni sulle priorità del budget federale e sui tagli alla spesa. • Ciò potrebbe ritardare i disegni di legge sui finanziamenti cruciali per le imminenti scadenze fiscali.

• La maggioranza degli americani esprime preoccupazione per l'aumento dei costi dell'assistenza sanitaria e sostiene un incremento della spesa fiscale federale per affrontare queste sfide, secondo l'Axios/Ipsos American Health Index pubblicato il 17 marzo 2026. • Il sondaggio dimostra un sostegno bipartisan per l'intervento del governo sull'accessibilità economica dell'assistenza sanitaria, riflettendo la diffusa preoccupazione dell'opinione pubblica statunitense per l'escalation delle spese mediche. • Gli americani mostrano inoltre una maggiore fiducia nella gestione governativa delle decisioni relative alle vaccinazioni infantili, segnalando una più ampia fiducia pubblica negli interventi di politica sanitaria.

• The latest POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab survey reveals strong majorities in both parties favor an independent panel for drawing House district lines. • Over 70% of Democrats and Republicans support the nonpartisan approach to prevent gerrymandering ahead of midterms. • This consensus could pressure Congress to reform redistricting processes and reduce partisan map battles.

• The House Ways and Means Committee unanimously approved five bipartisan bills on March 25, 2026, providing tax relief to natural disaster victims, sexual assault survivors, and pre-school teachers while enhancing IRS customer service and whistleblower protections. • Key measures include the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act (H.R. 5366, passed 41-0) and the Supporting Early-childhood Educators’ Deductions Act (SEED Act, H.R. 5334, passed 43-0), allowing up to $350 annual deductions for classroom expenses for standard deduction filers. • The IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act (H.R. 7959) strengthens protections for tax fraud informants; all bills received strong bipartisan support amid ongoing tax proposal discussions.

• Reps. Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.) and Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) introduced the Preventing Real-time Exploitation and Deceptive Insider Congressional Trading Act on March 25, 2026, prohibiting members of Congress, the president, vice president, spouses, dependents, and senior executive branch employees from trading in prediction markets on political events or policy decisions. • The bill imposes civil penalties of 10% of the violating transaction's value plus full disgorgement of profits to the U.S. Treasury, amid rising bipartisan concerns over platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi. • 'The American people are tired of politicians using their influence for personal gain, and the rise of prediction markets has made those concerns even more relevant,' Budzinski stated.

Bill was introduced in the Senate on Monday as prediction market companies face greater scrutiny on state levelPrediction markets are facing fresh bipartisan scrutiny in the US Senate as companies like Kalshi and Polymarket continue to battle state-led efforts to regulate online betting.A bill was introduced in the US Senate Monday that would ban federally regulated platforms from allowing wagers on sporting events, what would be a huge blow to marketplaces where billions of dollars have been traded on major events like the Super Bowl and the NCAA’s March Madness. Continue reading...

• Senators Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) announced a tentative agreement with White House officials Friday on cryptocurrency legislation addressing the clash between banks and digital asset firms over stablecoin yield payments. • The agreement aims to bar yield payments 'on a passive balance' to prevent deposit flight from traditional bank accounts to cryptocurrency platforms, addressing Wall Street concerns about customer capital migration. • The breakthrough could unblock landmark crypto regulatory legislation stalled in Senate Banking Committee since January and represents potential progress toward comprehensive digital asset framework.

• Nearly three weeks after the first strikes on Iran, GOP lawmakers are resisting the idea of calling top officials to testify before Congress, according to reporting from the New York Times. • The resistance reflects Republican Party divisions over the administration's Iran military operations and broader foreign policy strategy. • Democratic efforts to investigate the strikes face obstacles as the Republican-controlled Congress shows reluctance to pursue official inquiries into the military action.

• The American Podiatric Medical Association announced strong support for the Diabetes Foot Health Access and Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation introduced in the House on March 13 and Senate on March 17, 2026. • The bill aims to improve health outcomes for approximately 1 in 3 Medicare patients and 1 in 7 Medicaid patients living with diabetes by modernizing outdated policies affecting foot and ankle care. • Lead sponsors include Reps. John Joyce (R-PA), Diana DeGette (D-CO), Mike Rulli (R-OH), Kim Schrier (D-WA), Mike Kennedy (R-UT), and Darren Soto (D-FL) in the House, and Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in the Senate.

• Congress introduced a bipartisan bill on March 19, 2026, to establish guidelines scrutinizing AI use in U.S. federal courts amid growing Capitol Hill concerns. • Clear federal AI standards for judiciary remain absent; the measure addresses broader technology risks in government operations. • Related updates include Senate panel vote on DHS Secretary nominee Markwayne Mullin and Sen. Bernie Sanders forcing votes on $658 million Israel arms sales.

• Stagwell's Harris Poll found 88% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats view rigorous science as essential for progress, with 80-90% crediting US scientists for quality-of-life improvements. • Only 19% believe US leads China in research, 33% say falling behind; 90%+ across parties want US global leadership role. • If government funding lags, Americans favor businesses (23%) and nonprofits (19%) to fill gaps.

• Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced legislation to accelerate federal funding for next generation 9-1-1 systems nationwide. • The bill supports states and localities in deploying digital, interoperable 9-1-1 infrastructure to enhance public safety and first responder capabilities. • Industry leaders like Intrado and National Association of State 911 Administrators praised it as vital for protecting against cyberattacks and saving lives.

• Both Republicans and Democrats signaled strong opposition to cutting National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding in the 2027 budget request expected within two weeks, following President Trump's failed 40 percent cut request for the prior year. • Last month Congress approved a $415 million increase for the NIH, allocating $48.7 billion to the agency for biomedical research, with bipartisan lawmakers encouraging NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya to distribute funding to their districts and projects improving American health. • Appropriations ranking member Rosa DeLauro stated lawmakers would "continue to reject cuts to NIH research, because what you do is life-saving," underscoring commitment to maintaining research support.

• The Senate passed H.R. 6644, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, on March 12, 2026, with a bipartisan vote of 89 to 10, combining housing supply and community investment measures. • The bill includes provisions to raise caps on bank community development investments, update the definition of manufactured housing to include modular and prefabricated homes, and restrict large institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes. • The White House Office of Management and Budget issued a statement strongly supporting the Senate amendment and indicating the president's advisors would recommend signing it into law if presented in its current form.

• Two key Democratic lawmakers have raised national security concerns about the Trump administration's approval for exports of Nvidia chips to China, warning that the move risks harming U.S. technological leadership. • The legislators are calling for bipartisan legislation to prevent American technology from reaching Chinese hands and being used improperly, echoing broader concerns about technology transfer and competitive advantages in AI computing. • Nvidia has pushed back against criticism of the Trump administration's export approval decision, defending the company's position on international trade and technology availability.

• Senate Banking Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) and Ranking Member Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, merging House H.R. 6644 and Senate S. 2651. • Provisions restrict large institutional investors from single-family home purchases, prohibit Federal Reserve digital dollar, and expand manufactured housing via HUD standards. • Bill reflects Trump administration priorities, eliminates chassis requirements for manufactured homes, and reauthorizes PRICE grants for community preservation.

• The U.S. Senate passed a broad bipartisan housing bill on Thursday designed to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, marking a rare bipartisan legislative effort to address the nation's growing housing shortage. • The bill represents a significant policy shift aimed at tackling housing affordability challenges facing American families across multiple income levels. • Congressional support for housing reform reflects bipartisan recognition of the critical need to expand housing supply and reduce barriers to homeownership and rental access.

The US Senate passed a broad bipartisan housing bill on March 12, 2026, aiming to increase construction and limit institutional ownership of single-family homes. The White House endorsed the measure on March 2, highlighting its potential to address affordability challenges. Its path in the House remains uncertain amid midterm pressures. Lawmakers from both parties cite high home prices as a top voter issue, with implementation depending on state and local policies.

The US Senate passed a broad bipartisan housing bill on Thursday, March 12, 2026, aiming to boost construction and limit institutional ownership of homes amid affordability crisis. The measure responds to median home prices at $398,000, five times median income, pressuring both parties before midterms. Its path in the House remains uncertain despite White House support announced March 2. Implementation could take time due to state and local regulations.

The US Senate passed a broad bipartisan housing bill on March 12, 2026, aimed at increasing construction and curbing institutional home purchases amid affordability woes. The bill's path in the House remains uncertain despite White House support announced March 2. Complementing President Trump's recent executive orders, it addresses voter concerns over home prices five times median income heading into midterms. Implementation hinges on state policies and market rates, with potential construction boosts eyed for relief.