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Daniella Diaz

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Politics reporter @washingtonsun.bsky.social / danielladiaz@washingtonsun.com

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Liam Adams @liamsadams.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The progressive left here in Germany, Die Linke, traveled to New York last year to learn from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's playbook in advance of elections in Berlin in late September. Fellow Burns Fellow @daniellamicaela.bsky.social breaks down the overlap and differences: www.notus.org/campaigns/ma...
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Mamdani's Next Battleground? Berlin.
Staffers from Germany’s Die Linke party traveled to New York last year to learn from the DSA’s campaign as they try to win a mayor’s race in Berlin.
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Liam Adams @liamsadams.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The AfD's commanding lead in the polls for the Sachsen-Anhalt elections is part of the shifts and advances for right-wing populism across Europe. But my fellowship colleague @daniellamicaela.bsky.social points out why this political moment and place is unique: www.notus.org/foreign-poli...
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Germany's Far-Right Is On the Rise. The Implications Are Global.
Eight decades after the Nazis fell, the AfD is poised to win a leadership role that could forever alter governing in the European country.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Gen Z Is Moving Money From Stocks to Sports Betting in Wealth Plans www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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Gen Z Is Moving Money From Stocks to Sports Betting in Wealth Plans
Sports betting is increasingly competing with traditional investing for younger Americans’ attention, with more than a quarter of Gen Z investors saying they see gambling on sports as part of their lo...
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The Washington Sun Metro @washsunmetro.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Good morning, D.C. In today’s newsletter: 🪖 One year of the National Guard in D.C. ⚖️ A serious strain on city courts 🏈 And the latest from Commanders training camp
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The New Normal
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
NEW: DSA-aligned candidates built their campaigns around a direct challenge to the Democratic Party’s “status quo,” casting themselves as insurgents willing to break with establishment leadership. What will this mean in January? www.notus.org/congress/hak...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
NEW: Democrats are doing their own Project 2029. Their latest proposal? A plan for childcare. They hope their playbook becomes a blueprint for Dems ahead of 2028 presidential election. www.notus.org/2028-electio...
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Democrats Are Drafting ‘Project 2029’
A group of Democrats is writing policy proposals intended to become a governing blueprint if the party wins back the White House.
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Oriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
SCOOP: Mayra Macías, who is running in #IL04 to succeed Rep. Chuy García, is urging the House Ethics Committee to investigate the congressman and his office Macías alleges that Chuy's staff used congressional resources for political and campaign activity www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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Rep. García Faces New Meddling Accusations Ahead of Midterms
An independent candidate running to succeed García is urging House Ethics officials to conduct an investigation.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
NEW: I asked 2028 hopefuls what a Democrat should do with Trump's ballroom if they win the next presidential election. The results were mixed: www.notus.org/2028-electio...
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New Dems @newdems.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Last week, Chair @repschneider.bsky.social spoke to @daniellamicaela.bsky.social with @notus.com about New Dems' American Promise—our plan for how to lower costs, tackle our nation's biggest challenges, and restore Americans' faith in government. Watch their discussion ⬇️
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New Dem Chair Brad Schneider talks the New Dems’ American Promise with NOTUS
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
NEW: The same party that spent years pinning every penny increase at the pump on former President Joe Biden is now scrambling to explain why prices have surged to their highest level in years. www.notus.org/congress/rep...
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Leigh Ann Caldwell @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
In just SIX days @the535news launches. @mariannasotomayor.bsky.social and I have worked together at NBC, WaPo and now PUCK! We’ll also contribute to 535! 3 hours a day, 3 days a week about members, policy and the dirty deets about how the sausage is made. Sign up at 535.news
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
NEW: Rep. Greg Casar, the progressive caucus chair, is hoping his detailed proposals to lower costs can unite the party and win back the House. www.notus.org/congress/the...
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The Top House Progressive Says Democrats Need a New Economic Message
Rep. Greg Casar, the progressive caucus chair, is hoping his detailed proposals to lower costs can unite the party and win back the House.
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Kristin Wilson @kristin-wilson.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Of all our promos, this was my favorite. Both @daniellamicaela.bsky.social and @pkcapitol.bsky.social looked at me like “can we air that?” And the answer is, oh absolutely we are going to air that. Remember to sign up at www.535.news to get all the fun stuff. 12 days to launch! 🚀
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535 | The People Behind the Policy
Every policy has a story. 535 is an interview network that goes live from Capitol Hill with the people behind it. Live Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
You never know what they might say, but we’re going to ask all the questions anyway. @535news.bsky.social launches in less than two weeks with a great team of contributing reporters! I’m so excited to contribute to this on top of the work I do at @notus.com.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
NEWS: Janet Mills is out of the Democratic primary for the Maine Senate race.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
When I asked if Harris should run for president again, one House Dem said: “I would have been most enthusiastic had she looked at the [California’s] governor’s race … I don’t think I’m alone in this view, that I would have real concerns about her being the nominee.” www.notus.org/campaigns/ka...
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Kamala 2028? Democrats Aren’t Sold.
Most Hill Democrats punted when asked whether the former Democratic nominee should launch a 2028 presidential campaign. Others said she should get the chance to make her case in an open primary, which...
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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Premiering May 12. A new way of covering Congress. Policy, not just politics Stream on 535.news. Live from Capitol Hill. Tues, Weds, Thurs @pkcapitol.bsky.social @mariannasotomayor.bsky.social @lacaldwelldc.bsky.social @igorbobic.bsky.social @daniellamicaela.bsky.social @macfarlanenews.bsky.social
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
NEW: “Do we really think it’s only the second time? I mean, come on,” @DWStweets told me on the Swalwell/Gonzales scandals. I wrote about why accountability on Capitol Hill is so hard to get: www.notus.org/congress/swa...
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 13/04/2026
NOTUS’ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social joins @cnn.com to unpack Congress’ return to Washington this week amid the sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
NEWS: Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his California gubernatorial bid on Sunday night, just two days after multiple women detailed sexual assault and misconduct allegations against the Democrat. www.notus.org/california/e...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
New: @reesegorman.bsky.social and I spoke to two women who have stories of misconduct from Swalwell, confirming @sfchronicle.com's incredible reporting. www.notus.org/congress/swa...
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Swalwell Faces Allegations of Sexual Assault and Misconduct
At least two women received cease-and-desist letters after rumors have circulated on social media about multiple allegations of nonconsensual sexual encounters. Swalwell’s campaign denies the allegations.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
NEW: I spent the day in Iowa with @slotkin.senate.gov. My latest — www.notus.org/campaigns/sl...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
📍Indianola, Iowa @slotkin.senate.gov is here having a roundtable discussion with swing voters about issues concerning them. So far concerns surrounding data centers, ai technology & ICE are among several issues discussed
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
From yesterday: The Senate Democrats’ campaign arm is facing a potential credibility problem heading into the 2026 midterms: In two important Senate primaries, the moderate candidates it’s backing are lagging behind other rivals. And the primaries are creeping close. www.notus.org/congress/sen...
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Senate Democratic Leaders Back Moderates in the Primaries. Progressives Say That's a Mistake.
In Maine and Michigan specifically, the Senate Democratic primaries are shaping up to be tough for the DSCC-favored candidates who might lose to progressives.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
New: Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Patty Murray are joining forces to establish the “Child Care for America” working group, the latest Democratic push to make child care affordable and accessible, according to plans shared exclusively with NOTUS. www.notus.org/congress/pro...
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Oriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
SCOOP: Sen. Elizabeth Warren shepherded a major housing bill through the Senate — it’s now at risk of tanking in the House Sources say she has boxed House Democrats out of negotiations, which is imperiling its support in the lower chamber www.notus.org/housing/eliz...
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Elizabeth Warren Led a Key Housing Bill. She Might Lead to Its Downfall.
Stakeholders and a range of lawmakers are unhappy with the result of Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s work with the White House to draft a major housing bill passed by the Senate.
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Oriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
NEW: Trump and Republicans are not in lockstep on what their 2026 midterm messaging should be House Rs want to focus on the economy and lowering costs But Trump is focused on Iran and a voter ID bill w/ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social www.notus.org/congress/rep...
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Republicans Try to Craft Their Midterm Pitch Despite Conflicting Iran War Messages
House Republicans want to tout tax cuts, but the president’s most recent speech focused on the war in Iran and a voter ID bill.
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Alex Roarty @alexroarty.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Talarico ran a campaign. Jasmine Crockett ran a partial one (at best). Tonight's result might not be much more complicated than that. On how Talarico overcame a 17-point deficit in December and won the Texas Senate Democratic primary, w/ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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How James Talarico Won An Upset in Texas
Talarico’s campaign was “highly professional but also very modern,” one Democratic strategist said. Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s campaign, he added, “was very modern but not very professional.”
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
NEW: Talarico has an edge with Latino voters in Texas. Crockett has an edge with Black voters. If a Democrat wants to win a primary in Texas, they’re going to need both. My reporting: www.notus.org/campaigns/cr...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
NEW: I spent last week in Texas, crisscrossing the Lone Star State to hear from all three Senate GOP primary candidates — John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt — to hear their closing message of their campaigns in what's become a very nasty primary. www.notus.org/campaigns/in...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
I'm in Texas this week covering both competitive Senate race primaries. My latest: www.notus.org/campaigns/ja...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
NEW: I spoke with Dems about what a DHS shutdown could mean for changes at ICE and CBP. “The stakes are quite high,” @aoc.bsky.social said. “This is a significant moment..." www.notus.org/congress/dem...
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Jennifer Shutt @jennifershutt.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🧵House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Mark Amodei begins hearing on DHS funding saying "a shutdown has gone from a distinct possibility to a probability." www.c-span.org/event/house-...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
NEW: I spent time with centrist Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar in his district. We spoke at length about his pardon, his re-election bid, and how he sees the border security debate in this party. Read it here: www.notus.org/campaigns/it...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
NEW: I wrote about how Renee Good’s death has reignited the long-standing debate within the party about how to navigate the politics of immigration in a Trump administration www.notus.org/congress/dem...
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Alex Roarty @alexroarty.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
new, with @daniellamicaela.bsky.social! Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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The Complicated Politics of Jasmine Crockett’s Campaign Donations
The liberal candidate in the Senate race in Texas received donations in the past from figures in the Trump-aligned crypto and defense industries.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
NEW with @alexroarty.bsky.social: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico. www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
New: Trump’s pardon could keep House Republicans up at night. www.notus.org/campaigns/tr...
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 03/12/2025
NOTUS’ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social discusses what Republicans’ heavy investments in the Tennessee special election might mean for the party come midterms.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
New: Few on Capitol Hill think current talks about extending ACA subsidies will actually result in a bipartisan deal prior to Dec. 31, when they are set to end, causing premiums to skyrocket. www.notus.org/congress/hea...
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 01/12/2025
NOTUS’ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social unpacks the U.S. special envoy’s trip to Russia this week.
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Amelia Benavides-Colón @ameliacolon.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
DHS announced plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status for more than 330,000 Haitians saying their continued protection would be “contrary to the national interest" of the U.S. The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court. www.notus.org/immigration/...
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The Trump Administration Is Trying to End TPS Status for Haitians
Past efforts by the administration to do so have failed in court.
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
From last night: Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along. www.notus.org/republicans/...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
NEW with @ursulaperano.bsky.social: Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans. www.notus.org/democrats/de...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
NEW: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a new batch of emails from the Jeffrey Epstein estate that showed the convicted sex offender discussing President Donald Trump, and alleged he spent time at Epstein’s home with a victim of sex trafficking. www.notus.org/donald-trump...
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 10/11/2025
New: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer didn’t vote for the government funding deal. He’s bearing the brunt of the blame anyway. via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
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Schumer Didn’t Vote for the Government Funding Deal. He’s Under Fire Anyway.
“The reality is that we don't have to get into what's in his heart or what his intentions were to say that this is not the outcome that we wanted to see,” said one spokesperson for a progressive group...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
New: Schumer has been actively distancing himself from the legislation end the shutdown. But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place. www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
New: I wrote about how much messier negotiations could get to end the government shutdown if there’s not a deal before Nov. 1 (and — it looks like there probably won’t be) www.notus.org/congress/whe...
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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
NEW from me: Rank-and-file Democrats have long questioned whether @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov would be able to form an aggressive-enough opposition to President Donald Trump and Republicans. Will their bet this time around pay off? www.notus.org/congress/sch...
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