HEARD ON THE HILL
What we're hearing from people we trust on and around the Hill
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NOTHING CRYPTIC ABOUT THIS: Crypto legislation backed by the industry is expected to move on Capitol Hill. The White House is looking for ways to move more crypto-related legislation. The Washington Reporter will speak to Bo Hines, executive director for President Trump’s crypto office about this on Thursday.
DONALD OF ARABIA: President Trump is expected to visit the Middle East next month, specifically the Gulf countries. Sources tell the Reporter the discussions will range from peace talks to economic development.
TIME’S ARROW: TikTok push ramps up. Adam Foroughi, CEO of AppLovin, is making the rounds with the Trump administration and on Capitol Hill to make his case.
SHADY T&C: Capitol Hill Republicans have become increasingly skeptical of Sen. Dick Durbin’s (D., Ill.) Credit Card Competition Act legislation. Sources tell the Reporter that the bill is viewed as a handout to woke retailers and would harm credit access for the middle class.
ONWARDS AND UPWARDS: Wendell Husebo, a former reporter for Breitbart, has joined Rep. Elise Stefanik’s office. He will serve in the communications department.
TRADE NEGOTIATIONS PRAISE: Rep. Andy Barr (R., Ky.) tells the Reporter’s Matthew Foldi that President Trump’s trade policies are great for Kentucky. Rep. Brandon Gill (R., Texas) also praised the president for “putting America first and delivering exactly what he promised voters.”