Even if Democrats reclaim the Senate this fall, 51 seats may not be enough to ensure a lasting majority. Nathan Gonzales explores how Sen. John Fetterman’s increasingly public rift with his party could reshape the balance of power in Washington and what that means for organizations planning for the next Congress.

Over several days in Brussels, the Public Affairs Council’s Brussels Public Affairs Forum and Brussels Study Tour brought together senior practitioners, policymakers and corporate leaders to discuss the future of the profession. Their conversations underscored how geopolitical shifts, technological disruption and changing policy priorities are transforming public affairs—and why today’s leaders must be strategic business partners, trusted advisors and connectors across their organizations.

The Supreme Court’s decision in National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission marks one of the most notable campaign finance decisions in years, removing limits on coordinated spending by national party committees while leaving corporate PAC contribution rules unchanged. Drawing on a recent Council member briefing with campaign finance attorney Ken Gross of Akin, here are five things PAC professionals should know about the ruling and its likely impact.

The vice president of public affairs and strategic relations at Salesforce reflects on her experience at the company during a period of remarkable growth, embracing AI as a strategic tool and what excites her about the future of public affairs.

Stay up to date on the latest public affairs career moves as professionals transition into new leadership roles and opportunities. This month’s updates include new roles at the American Petroleum Institute, National Grain and Feed Association, Bristol Myers Squibb, NVIDIA Corporation, Astrazeneca, Bipartisan Policy Center, the Consumer Technology Association, Akin and more.

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