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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
What the *#&!? is going on in DC?! Unapologetic profanity: a rising trend in Washington politics @reportsbychar.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=pBLr...
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Unapologetic profanity: a rising trend in Washington politics
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Melody Kloepfer @melodykloepfer.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
New York City Councilman @chiosse.bsky.social filed paperwork today to challenge House Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social. "Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction. @spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Hiring in DC! Associate Producer who loves politics with solid writing/researching skills and is a whiz with production. You will work closely with our reporters and support our local channels across the country, plus field produce on Cap Hill and around DC. jobs.spectrum.com/job/washingt...
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Learn more about and apply for the Associate Producer (Weekends) - Spectrum News 1 at Spectrum here
Find your future. Learn more about and apply for the Associate Producer (Weekends) - Spectrum News 1 at Spectrum here
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Hiring in DC: Experienced Political Reporter A fantastic opportunity for a self-driven journalist to: * Provide in-depth news coverage of the NY Congressional delegation * Report on key issues impacting New Yorkers * Produce compelling, original enterprise stories jobs.spectrum.com/job/washingt...
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Learn more about and apply for the Multimedia Journalist, Politics - Spectrum News 1 at Spectrum here
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
As redistricting takes focus one state is very familiar with the issue: Alabama. After the Supreme Court threw out the state's congressional map the path was paved for @repscfigures.bsky.social @reubenjones1.bsky.social sat down with him: spectrumlocalnews.com/sc/south-car...
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Benefitting from Supreme Court ruling Alabama democrat charts course in Congress
Shomari Figures talks about the past six months as a lawmaker
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Joel Siegel @joelsiegel.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Rep. Mark Pocan was being interviewed by @reportsbychar.bsky.social today when Rep. Derrick Van Orden pulled up on his Harley, revving it. Things went south quickly “Classy as always man,” Pocan said. “Have you lost your mind?” DVO shot back. “Oh my God, are you drinking right now, Derrick?”
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Charlotte Scott @reportsbychar.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Watch an extraordinary moment on Capitol Hill caught on camera. WI Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online, but the confrontation today was in person with both sides hurling insults. Full story: spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
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Pocan, Van Orden have argument on Capitol Hill
Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online. On Wednesday, the confrontation was in person.
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
WATCH: The Rise of Rep. Jasmine Crockett U.S. @repjasmine.bsky.social Crockett (D-Dallas) is carving out a path for herself in Congress. @reenajade reports for Capital Tonight Texas youtu.be/NDj1rFTqC-8?...
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The rise of Rep. Jasmine Crockett | Capital Tonight
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
Ninety-two-year-old Virigina Ali is an institution in and of herself on Washington DC’s U Street. She still loves going from table to table at the restaurant she and her late husband Ben started nearly 70 years ago — the DC landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl. baynews9.com/fl/tampa/hum...
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U Street: Those who have persevered in DC’s historically Black neighborhood
We look at those who have embodied resilience for decades of prosperity and upheaval on Washington DC's U Street.
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Jamie Dupree @jamiedupree.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
President Trump has now pardoned 9 members of Congress convicted of crimes
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
great reporting... Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
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Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
EXCLUSIVE from @casssemyon.bsky.social : A bipartisan bill to stop production of the penny is being introduced in the House and Senate. “This is a no-brainer – this is a great example of where people can work in a bipartisan fashion ...” Rep. McClain (R-MI) spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-...
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Exclusive: Bipartisan 'Common Cents Act' aims to stop U.S. from minting pennies
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., and Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., are co-sponsoring the Common Cents Act, which is being introduced Wednesday
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments related to Pres. Trump's plans to end birthright citizenship on May 15h @ekoslof.bsky.social reports. youtu.be/UVXjdzx22bk?...
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Does Trump have the power to end birthright citizenship?
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
WATCH: Gov. Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless @casssemyon.bsky.social reports. youtu.be/ESWlYdlz28M?...
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Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Is Your Podcast Ready for Smart TVs? YouTube says people watched more than 400 million hours of podcasts in their living rooms last year. open.substack.com/pub/johnword...
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Is Your Podcast Ready for Smart TVs?
More consumers are buying Smart TVs and watching podcasts there. Here's how to prepare your show for the living room.
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
NY Rep. @pkryan.bsky.social is urging Democrats to adopt a 'patriotic populism' message to counter Trump's right-wing populist style. Last week, this approach was front and center as Ryan joined moderate & progressive Dems in launching the “Monopoly Busters” caucus ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Rep. Pat Ryan pitches 'patriotic populism' to counter Trump
Ryan says he deployed this sort of message during his successful re-election bid in 2024 in a competitive NY district.
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
radioinfo.com.au/podcast-info... @johnwordock.bsky.social
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Top Tips for Podcasters and Youtube: John Wordock #NABShow - RadioInfo Australia
In the Podcasting session of this year's NABShow, John Wordock  quoted the just released, Edison Research figures (March 2025) "showing 55% of the U.S. population...
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Reuben Jones @reubenjones1.bsky.social · 07/04/2025
In the past few months President Donald Trump has recruited numerous North Carolina Republicans to join his administration. Here’s a look at those he has and hasn’t selected. Insight from @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
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Theses are the North Carolina Republicans chosen for the Trump Administration
In the past few months President Donald Trump has recruited numerous North Carolina Republicans to join his administration.
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Reuben Jones @reubenjones1.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
The new head of the U.S. Forest Service comes from the timber industry. And in March Trump signed an executive order expanding timber production. That’s led to concerns about what’s to come at the Forest Service. Full Story: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
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'Morale is at an all-time low:' Concerns about direction of U.S. Forest Service
The agency is facing staffing cuts that advocates warn could have a major impact on the nation’s forests and environment.
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Story: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Jeffries on Judge dismissing the Mayor Adams case: "The effort by the Trump administration to extort the sitting Mayor of the City of New York has failed spectacularly. Failed spectacularly."
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
New this morning: Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra is joining the crowded field to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor of California. His team tells @casssemyon.bsky.social that he plans to stay in the race — no matter what former VP Kamala Harris decides to do. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Becerra joins crowded field in bid to be California's next governor
Former Health and Human Service Secretary Xavier Becerra is joining a crowded field and throwing his hat in the ring to become the next governor of California.
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Lawrence Andrea @lawrencegandrea.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
What began as a 2021 campaign trail Twitter fight has evolved into constant attacks between two members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation My look at the worsening relationship between Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan: www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
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Toxic for years, relations between Wisconsin congressmen Van Orden and Pocan just got much worse
The relationship between Van Orden, a Republican, and Pocan, a Democrat, is the most bitter within the Capitol Hill delegation in recent history.
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
WATCH: Sen. Ted Cruz pushes for voucher bill in Texas and calls Signal text group ‘a screwup’ in an interview with @reenadiamante.bsky.social spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
WATCH: @reubenjones1.bsky.social breaks down the outlook for Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026 youtu.be/33ZE75uvcB0?...
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Why Thom Tillis is one of the most vulnerable senators in 2026
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 18/03/2025
“Since March 11, our campaign has raised over $370,000 from thousands of grassroots donors - an unprecedented statement of support against excessive government spending.” - Rep. Massie (R-KY) @erinkyspectrum.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisvill...
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Kentucky Rep. Massie reports fundraising 'surge' after Trump primary threat
Rep. Massie put up a fundraising post in response to the president and supporters have backed him up. He said he's not worried about a challenge.
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Rep. AOC says she's "not going" to Trump's speech
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
"It's up to New York voters, it's not up to me," Sen. Gillibrand told me re: Andrew Cuomo's bid for NYC mayor. "He has a lot of talent as an executive, he's been a very strong governor ... but he has admitted and he has said he's made mistakes ... serious mistakes."
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
Anthony Gardner's (L) brother Harvey (R) was killed in the North Tower on 9/11. Recently, Anthony has worked for the World Trade Center Health Program. On Saturday, he got a termination notice, part of what 9/11 community advocates say is an "inhumane" 20% staffing reduction.
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
As the future of USAID hangs in the balance, the fight to save it is a personal one for CA @RepGaramendi @casssemyon.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-...
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Garamendi calls on Trump, Musk to reconsider efforts to disband USAID
When Democrats rallied this week in protest over the Trump administration’s efforts to shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development, one Democrat in the crowd understood the impact disbanding...
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
It's a full House: Can Congress add more seats? For nearly 100 years, the House of Representatives has been set at 435 members. But some lawmakers are pushing to increase the number of seats, to reflect the growth in the U.S. population. mynews13.com/fl/orlando/n...
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It's a full House: Can Congress add more seats?
Some are pushing for more representatives in the House
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Trump taps former Syracuse-area Congressman Brandon Williams to serve as an undersecretary at the US Dept of Energy
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Dancing with presidents: Inaugural balls from Washington to Trump @casssemyon.bsky.social takes a look back ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Dancing with presidents: Inaugural balls from Washington to Trump
Each president has put his own stamp on the inauguration, and celebratory balls range from informal parties to white-tie affairs
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Spectrum News is hiring a political reporter based in Raleigh. Check it out... jobs.spectrum.com/job/raleigh/...
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Learn more about and apply for the Multimedia Journalist, Politics - Spectrum News 1 at Spectrum here
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
We are hiring in DC. Looking for a strong political producer to get our bureau up and running at 4 AM, produce content for all markets and field produce early events. jobs.spectrum.com/job/washingt...
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Producer, Politics - Spectrum News 1 at SPECTRUM
Learn more about applying for Producer, Politics - Spectrum News 1 at SPECTRUM
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Joel Siegel @joelsiegel.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
"A California Democrat who is part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' leadership team says he is looking to find common ground with President-elect Donald Trump." spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-... via @casssemyon.bsky.social
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Rep. Khanna looks to team up with DOGE to cut 'bloated' defense budget
Khanna is looking to find common ground
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Joel Siegel @joelsiegel.bsky.social · 13/12/2024
Schiff said he has not sought legal counsel. “Former President Trump makes a lot of threats all the time. It's certainly not the way a president should speak....That's the kind of talk you hear from dictators." spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/mountain/... via @casssemyon.bsky.social
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Sen. Schiff criticizes Trump’s nominees, says he doesn’t fear prosecution
Newly seated Sen. Adam Schiff says Trump's threats to go after him and other political adversaries "is the kind of talk you hear from dictators."
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
U.S. ICE has around 42,000 detention beds under current congressional funding and there are at least 11 M undocumented immigrants in the U.S. @reenadiamante.bsky.social reports on Trump's mass deportation promise. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
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Trump’s mass deportation plan likely requires detention space U.S. doesn’t have
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has around 4,200 beds under current congressional funding.
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
A proposed federal ban on menthol cigarettes is in jeopardy because of inaction by Biden and the election of Trump to replace him. @reubenjones1.bsky.social spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/...
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The difficult path for the potential federal menthol cigarette ban
A proposed federal ban on menthol cigarettes is in jeopardy.
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
It’s official: NYers will be chairing three key House caucuses next year on Capitol Hill: - Rep. Adriano Espaillat to lead the Hispanic Caucus - Rep. Yvette Clarke to lead The Black Caucus - Rep. Grace Meng to lead CAPAC
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 04/12/2024
In his letter dropping his bid to remain the top Dem on the House Judiciary Cmte, Rep. Jerry Nadler writes: "As our country faces the return of Donald Trump ... I am very confident that Jamie would ably lead the Judiciary Committee as we confront this growing danger."
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 30/11/2024
Breathtaking photos here from the AP >> “After more than five years of frenetic … reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral showed itself anew to the world Friday” apnews.com/article/pari...
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Notre Dame Cathedral unveils its new interior 5 years after devastating fire
After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame Cathedral has showed its new self to the world Friday.
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 24/11/2024
“He is the face of the Democratic Party.” As Democrats regroup following this month’s elections, which left them out of power in Washington, many are turning to Brooklyn’s Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to help forge a path forward and lead their comeback. My look >> ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Democrats look to Rep. Jeffries to help lead their comeback
In two months, Biden and Harris will be heading for the exits, leaving a leadership void. Many Dems are turning to the House Dem leader.
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
Is Rep. Ritchie Torres weighing running against NY Gov. Kathy Hochul? "I've made no final decision as to where my future lies, but I'm concerned about the crisis of governance we have in New York State and New York City," he tells me.
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
“X has just become a sewer in how people treat each other, and I just don't think it's useful anymore,” @repmarkpocan.bsky.social tells @reportsbychar.bsky.social spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
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Wisconsin Congressman might 'phase out' using X, switch to Bluesky
Mark Pocan, the Democrat from Madison, says X is "swampy."
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Erin Kelly @erinkyspectrum.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
“We want to make sure those tariffs aren't imposed by the EU, and we're going to be working very, very closely with the incoming Trump administration to make sure that doesn't happen” spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisvill...
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Bourbon industry fears potential return of EU tariff on American whiskeys
A deadline looms for the EU to reimpose a tariff on American whiskeys if the EU and U.S. don’t reach an agreement in a steel and aluminum dispute.
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Joel Siegel @joelsiegel.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Jeffries is a “unifying figure in a time of division, and a cool head in a time of high emotion," Bronx Congressman RItchie Torres said. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Democrats look to Rep. Jeffries to help lead their comeback
In two months, Biden and Harris will be heading for the exits, leaving a leadership void. Many Dems are turning to the House Dem leader.
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Cassie Semyon @casssemyon.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Rep. Nancy Mace is pushing Congress to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms on Capitol Hill, as Rep.-Elect Sarah McBride — the first openly transgender House member in U.S. history — is set to take office in the new year. w/ Joe Konig: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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GOP moves to ban first openly transgender House member from women’s bathrooms
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride — the first openly transgender House member in U.S. history — is set to take office in the new year.
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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
In 2 months, President Biden will be heading for the exits. As Dems look to regroup following this month’s elections, many are turning to Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to help forge the path forward. “He is the face of the Democratic Party,” Rep. Gregory Meeks told me. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Democrats look to Rep. Jeffries to help lead their comeback
In two months, Biden and Harris will be heading for the exits, leaving a leadership void. Many Dems are turning to the House Dem leader.
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