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NOTE: Please find our 2017 Legislative Calendar at the link and on our website under the “Toolbox” tab: Summit Strategies 2017 Legislative Calendar Top Political News Campaign Manager Conway Selected as Counselor to the President. Wall Street Journal Trump names RNC strategist Spicer to press secretary. The Hill Health Exchange Enrollment Jumps, Even as G.O.P. Pledges…

December 16, 2016 Top Political News Federal Reserve raises interest rates for second time in a decade, expects 3 hikes in 2017. Washington Post Obama says ‘we will’ retaliate against Russia for election hacking. Washington Post Trump defends business, slams media and White House in series of tweets. The Hill War of words escalates between…

The Weekly Trek December 9, 2016 Top Political News Senate Dems facing likely defeat in shutdown fight. Politico White House orders intelligence report of election cyberattacks. The Hill Donald Trump’s Cabinet Selections Signal Deregulation Moves Are Coming. Wall Street Journal Hillary Clinton attacks ‘fake news’ in post-election appearance on Capitol Hill. Washington Post 10 Crucial…

The Weekly Trek December 2, 2016 Top Political News Jobless rate fell to a nine-year low of 4.6 percent as the U.S. added 178,000 jobs in November. Washington Post Donald Trump Promises to Usher In New ‘Industrial Revolution’ in Ohio Rally. Wall Street Journal Trump’s Wealthy Appointments Contrast With Populist Campaign Tone. Wall Street Journal…

The Weekly Trek November 23, 2016 Top Political News Trump nominates S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley to be U.N. ambassador. Washington Post Donald Trump Drops Threat of New Hillary Clinton Investigation. New York Times Trump eyes House members for Cabinet jobs. The Hill Dow Tops 19000 for First Time. Wall Street Journal Transportation DOTs Prod Congress…

The Weekly Trek November 18, 2016 Top Political News GOP rushes to embrace Trump. The Hill Trump chooses Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general, Rep. Mike Pompeo for CIA director. Washington Post Republicans, Trump close in on spending deal. Politico Hillary Clinton, in Emotional Speech, Implores Supporters to Keep Believing in America. NY Times Tim…

The Weekly Trek November 4, 2016 In just a few days, voters around the country will cast their ballots in what has been one of the most atypical election cycles in modern history. Summit Strategies has assembled an election primer to get you ready for November 8 and beyond. Click here for our 2016 Elections…

The Weekly Trek October 28, 2016 Top Political News U.S. economy rebounds to strongest growth in two years. Washington Post Clinton doubles Trump’s October fundraising and has dominant war chest in race’s final days. Washington Post How does Trump get to 270? The Hill Republicans Rode Waves of Populism Until They Crashed the Party. Wall…

The Weekly Trek October 21, 2016 Top Political News Five takeaways from final debate. Politico High anxiety for GOP. The Hill Trump booed at Al Smith dinner. The Hill Trump’s war chest one of smallest in recent presidential campaigns. Reuters Merrick Garland Trudges On, Awaiting Supreme Court Action. Roll Call Obama adopts a grand design…

The Weekly Trek October 14, 2016 Top Political News U.S. Jobless Claims Hold at Four-Decade Low. Wall Street Journal Two speeches in two hours crystallize the state of Campaign 2016. Washington Post Voters’ Education Level a Driving Force This Election. Wall Street Journal  Could the House really flip? The Hill  Inside the final weeks of…