the Hill
noun
US, informal
—used to refer to the U.S. Congress
a proposed new law that is being debated on the Hill
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Without control of committee gavels — and the subpoena power that comes with them — legislative inquiries from the Hill minority generally rely on the voluntary compliance from their targets to produce documents or testimony.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
McConnell has not yet returned to the Senate and was last seen on the Hill on June 11.
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Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Cardmembers also have access to a dedicated lounge between Courts 3 and 12, with drinks and snacks available, and the Amex Pavilion Upper Deck viewing platform with rooftop bar and views across the Hill.
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Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tickets for Day on the Hill are on sale now, and can be purchased online.
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Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
McConnell has not yet returned to the Senate and was last seen on the Hill on June 11.
—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Cardmembers also have access to a dedicated lounge between Courts 3 and 12, with drinks and snacks available, and the Amex Pavilion Upper Deck viewing platform with rooftop bar and views across the Hill.
—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tickets for Day on the Hill are on sale now, and can be purchased online.
—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
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“The Hill.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Hill. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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