Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026I’m so excited to announce that today is my first day as a reporter at Punchbowl News! I’m joining the team to cover House Republicans. Let’s grab a coffee! DM me here or reach me on Signal emm.33 2322
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026NEW: The White House's aliens.gov website lists the "United States" as a country of origin for some arrested by ICE and misspells multiple cities on its arrest map. The WH says the data was pulled directly from ICE arrest reports. www.notus.org/whitehouse/w...notus.orgWhite House Website Touts Arrests of Immigrants... From the U.S.American cities are also misspelled in the database, which pulls directly from ICE arrest reports. 1147
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026One report on aliens.gov lists an ICE arrest in “West Palm Beacj” for “Obstructing Judiciary, Congress, Legislature” 020
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026“Minneapolis” is also spelled wrong in a variety of ways. 2 arrests in “Minneapoils,” one in “Minneapolois,” 3 in “Minnapolis” … 020
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026The White House’s website lists “United States” as a country of origin for ICE arrests in DC, Baltimore, Miami and other cities. 041
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 29/05/2026“Baltimore” is spelled wrong, in several different ways, on the White House’s new map of ICE arrests. 4 arrests in “Baltiomre,” 1 arrest in “Baltomore,” etc. 76516
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 23/04/2026Scoop: Democrat Sens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin have raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for their legal defense against President Donald Trump. www.notus.org/money/mark-k...notus.orgSens. Mark Kelly and Elissa Slotkin Raise Big Money Toward Their Legal Defense Against Donald TrumpThe Democratic senators faced federal investigations after telling military members to refuse illegal orders. 000
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerThe Washington Sun @washingtonsun.bsky.social · 21/04/2026New: Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is resigning from Congress. www.notus.org/congress/she...notus.orgSheila Cherfilus-McCormick ResignsThe congresswoman stepped down just hours before the Ethics Committee announced sanctions against her. 3135884
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 20/04/2026Some voters hate data centers. Some places want to ban them. And some candidates and lawmakers are funding them. A read out on several politicians with disclosed - or alleged - investment in data centers: www.notus.org/congress/dat...notus.orgPoliticians’ Investments in Data Centers Could Add Up to a Political LiabilitySome voters hate data centers. Some places want to ban them. Some candidates and lawmakers are funding them. 01110
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerJackie Llanos @llanosjackie.bsky.social · 20/04/2026I spoke with four DACA recipients who say they've lost their jobs because USCIS hasn't renewed their status and work permits. Read my latest: www.notus.org/immigration/...notus.orgThe Trump Administration’s DACA Renewal Delays Are Pushing People Out of Work“My family keeps telling me to stay positive, but there’s nothing to be positive about right now,” said one DACA recipient whose lapse in status led to financial stress. 11916
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Scoop: Trump's Save America PAC is in the red and owes $1.6 million to a dozen law firms. www.notus.org/money/donald...notus.orgDonald Trump’s Favorite PAC for Legal Bills Is in Debt — And Owes Many Law Firms MoneyThe Save America PAC is nearly $500,000 in the red, according to a new federal disclosure. 1010418
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerThe Washington Sun @washingtonsun.bsky.social · 16/04/2026The news is out. In June, NOTUS becomes The Star. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/business…nytimes.comPolitics News Site NOTUS to Become ‘The Star’ 38417
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerZach Everson @zacheverson.com · 16/04/2026"The PAC reported working with at least 20 different law firms during the first three months of 2026, and it owes money to 12 of them. Two creditors provided addresses in the United Kingdom, the reports show." @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social for @notus.comnotus.orgDonald Trump’s Favorite PAC for Legal Bills Is in Debt — And Owes Many Law Firms MoneyThe Save America PAC is nearly $500,000 in the red, according to a new federal disclosure. 1349
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 16/04/2026Congress overturned a mining ban near protected wilderness in Minnesota. “I think that we may have set a precedent here on process that’s not going to be helpful,” Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who voted for the bill, said. www.notus.org/congress/rep...notus.orgRepublicans Overturned a Biden-Era Mining Ban. It Could Come Back to Bite Them.The process used to overturn the 20-year ban in Minnesota wilderness areas is “going to come back to haunt the Republicans,” Democratic Sen. Tina Smith warned on Thursday. 010
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Scoop: Some Republican lawmakers say they’re working to fund tribal and rural radio stations after the GOP cut public broadcasting funds last year. If lawmakers don’t secure continued funding, many Native American public radio stations say they'll close. www.notus.org/congress/som...notus.orgSome Republicans Want to Reverse the GOP Cuts to Rural and Tribal Radio StationsAfter the GOP-controlled Congress slashed public broadcasting funds, some Republican lawmakers say they’re working to secure money to keep vital tribal and rural stations on the air. 38023
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerThe Washington Sun @washingtonsun.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Some Republican lawmakers say they’re requesting government funding to save rural and Native American public radio stations nearly a year after the GOP-led Congress voted to claw back public broadcasting funds. www.notus.org/congress/som...notus.orgSome Republicans Want to Reverse the GOP Cuts to Rural and Tribal Radio StationsAfter the GOP-controlled Congress slashed public broadcasting funds, some Republican lawmakers say they’re working to secure money to keep vital tribal and rural stations on the air. 1133
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Rep. Rashida Tlaib has yelled at Trump several times during his State of the Union speech: "You’re killing Americans" "We saw the videos" “You’re shooting them” she said, doing a finger gun. “Epstein files … release them” 000
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 03/11/2025Congress' longest serving members told me about a time before political violence was their new normal. “There was never a sense that you had to look over your shoulder,” Rep. Rosa DeLauro said. Read my latest: www.notus.org/congress/lon...notus.orgLongtime Lawmakers Yearn for a Time When Political Violence Was Rare“You weren't worried about doing town hall meetings,” Rep. Tom Cole told NOTUS. 032
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 21/10/2025Republican senators are coming out of the woodwork to oppose a Trump nominee who reportedly said he had a “Nazi streak” in leaked texts. “I can't imagine supporting that,” Sen. James Lankford said Monday, adding the nominee should withdraw. www.notus.org/senate/paul-...notus.orgGOP Senators Ready to Dump Trump Nominee With Self-Proclaimed ‘Nazi Streak’"I can't imagine supporting that,” Sen. James Lankford told reporters. 141
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerAnna Kramer @annackramer.bsky.social · 20/10/2025NEWS: The Interior Department is planning on firing more than 2000 people, including hundreds at the National Park Service. Interior gave new detailed numbers after a federal judge got very frustrated and expanded her restraining order. www.notus.org/trump-white-...notus.org 12519
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 20/10/2025Sen. Rand Paul told me his relationship with the Trump admin wasn't "terrible" on Wednesday, despite not voting with Republicans on the shutdown. On Friday, Trump called Paul "a nasty liddle' guy." Read more about their disconnect: www.notus.org/republicans/...notus.orgRand Paul Thought He Could Get Away with Bucking Trump. He Was Wrong.Paul told NOTUS that Trump “understands” him. Forty-eight hours later, the president called him a “sick Wacko.” 044
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 15/10/2025A shutdown angle you may not have seen yet: Lawmakers are concerned Russ Vought might cut tribal programs. “I worry about loss of staff,” Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, told me. www.notus.org/congress/ind...notus.orgAre Tribal Programs Safe From OMB Shutdown Cuts? Lawmakers Aren’t Sure.“I worry about loss of staff,” Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski, chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee, said Thursday. 042
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerThe Washington Sun @washingtonsun.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Republicans leaders argued that federal employees should receive back pay after a draft White House memo said workers aren’t guaranteed compensation for the time they must work during the government shutdown. www.notus.org/congress/gov...notus.orgRepublican Leaders Say Federal Workers Should Get Back Pay After ShutdownA draft White House memo says workers have no guarantee of compensation for time the government is closed. 131
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Republican leaders say they want back pay for fed workers after the shutdown despite a White House memo that says otherwise. “All you have to do to prevent any federal employee from not getting paid is to open up the government," Sen. John Thune said. www.notus.org/congress/gov...notus.orgRepublican Leaders Say Federal Workers Should Get Back Pay After ShutdownA draft White House memo says workers have no guarantee of compensation for time the government is closed. 001
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 07/10/2025Speaker Mike Johnson pointed out he was 9 years old when Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was elected to Congress 44 years ago. "He's been in Congress for a long, a long time, and he is not the flavor of the day," Johnson said in his news conference today. 010
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 02/10/2025Speaker Mike Johnson offered Leader Hakeem Jeffries some advice this morning for how to deal with Trump's sombrero memes: “Man, just ignore it," Johnson said. NEW: www.notus.org/congress/mik...notus.orgMike Johnson Tells Hakeem Jeffries to ‘Just Ignore’ Trump’s Sombrero Videos“These are games. These are sideshows. People are getting caught up in battles over social media memes,” the speaker said on Thursday. 231
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerOriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva hasn't been sworn in, so she has to roam Congress with an escort I saw her this morning going through security along visitors — something lawmakers don't need to do when walking into the Capitol More on her limbo status here: www.notus.org/congress/ade...notus.orgVoters Elected Her to Congress. Mike Johnson Is Making Her Wait.“At this point, I can’t hire staff. We don’t have an office. I can’t get around without being escorted,” Arizona’s incoming House Democrat, Adelita Grijalva, said Tuesday. 29765273
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva is in limbo: she hasn't been sworn in, and a gov shutdown is around the corner. “At this point, I can't hire staff. We don't have an office. I can't get around without being escorted,” Grijalva said. w/ @oriana.bsky.social www.notus.org/congress/ade...notus.orgVoters Elected Her to Congress. Mike Johnson Is Making Her Wait.“At this point, I can’t hire staff. We don’t have an office. I can’t get around without being escorted,” Arizona’s incoming House Democrat, Adelita Grijalva, said Tuesday. 183
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 24/09/2025NEW: Ryan Walters is considering resigning from his post as superintendent of Oklahoma schools. w/ @reesegorman.bsky.social for @notus.com www.notus.org/oklahoma/rya...notus.orgOklahoma's MAGA-Loving School Superintendent Ryan Walters Is Considering ResigningThe Trump ally’s potential next steps are still unclear. 0104
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Almost 70% of lawmakers in Congress age 75 and older say they're running for reelection next year. “No matter what age you are, if you’re in good shape and you can do what it takes," Rep. Maxine Waters, 87, told me, "then you should do it." www.notus.org/congress/old...notus.orgForget Retirement: Older Lawmakers Want to Stay in CongressWhy are so many lawmakers ages 75 and older running for reelection? 132310
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 13/06/2025Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told California Democrats from drought-prone districts that reducing the deficit is a higher priority than some 'solid' water security programs. Read more: www.notus.org/california/b...notus.orgBurgum Tells California Democrats that Budget Cuts Are Higher Priority than Some ‘Solid’ ProgramsSeveral California lawmakers raised concerns that Trump’s budget proposal zeroes out funds for a crucial water infrastructure program. 000
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerOriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 13/06/2025After the Alex Padilla incident, Democrats are scrambling to protect themselves from prosecution by the Trump admin "We need our own fucking security at this point to protect us from ICE agents, to protect us from executive branch officials," one House Dem told me www.notus.org/congress/pad...notus.orgIn the Wake of Padilla's Forceful Removal, Democrats Scramble for Security“We need our own fucking security at this point to protect us from ICE agents, to protect us from executive branch officials,” one House Democrat told NOTUS. 1917035
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerSan José Spotlight @sanjosespotlight.com · 10/06/2025Northern California’s representatives are keeping a close eye on the swell of militarized law enforcement sent to Los Angeles this week, predicting that President Donald Trump may expand his use of the tactics in the coming days. ✍️ @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social, @notusreports.bsky.socialsanjosespotlight.comSilicon Valley lawmakers sound alarm on Trump’s military mobilization - San José SpotlightNorthern California’s representatives are keeping a close eye on the swell of militarized law enforcement sent to Los Angeles this week, predicting that President Donald Trump may expand his use of th... 053
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerThe Washington Sun @washingtonsun.bsky.social · 02/06/2025A backlog in probate court at the Bureau of Indian Affairs has some Native Americans waiting months, years or generations for their cases to be decided. www.notus.org/oklahoma/nat...notus.orgAn ‘Egregious’ Backlog: Interior Searches for Ways to Speed Up Native American Probate CourtThere were 48,000 unresolved probate cases as of May. Some families wait generations for their case to be heard. 144
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerOriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 02/06/2025House GOP's reconciliation bill bans Medicaid from being used for gender-affirming care for trans people of any age "It's the new Hyde Amendment," Dan Crenshaw, who led the provision, told me Conservatives want to go further in the appropriations process www.notus.org/congress/tra...notus.orgTransgender People May Soon Be Barred From Using Federal Funds for Gender-Affirming Care“It’s the new Hyde Amendment,” said Rep. Dan Crenshaw. 076
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 02/06/2025Interior Sec. Doug Burgum says 48,000 probate court cases are backlogged at the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Some Native Americans wait months, years or generations for their cases to get through. Read more: www.notus.org/oklahoma/nat...notus.orgAn ‘Egregious’ Backlog: Interior Searches for Ways to Speed Up Native American Probate CourtThere were 48,000 unresolved probate cases as of May. Some families wait generations for their case to be heard. 022
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 05/03/2025“I think states need a seat at the table when we’re talking about spending cuts," Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt told me. Read my latest: www.notus.org/oklahoma/okl...notus.orgOklahoma’s Governor Wants More Say in What Federal Funding Gets CutLawmakers in Congress say he shouldn’t hold his breath. 000
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerOriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 24/02/2025plugging @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social’s reporting www.notus.org/republicans/...notus.orgRepublican Lawmakers Are Hearing From Angry Constituents Over Trump's Federal Funding CutsHouse members home for recess this week heard complaints about Trump administration cuts from constituents, who flooded their town halls to express frustration. 021
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerOriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 21/01/2025NEW: Trump's EO recognizing “only two sexes” won't invalidate existing passports issued to trans and nonbinary people that have their preferred gender or X marker But to renew, "they have to use their God-given sex, which was decided at birth," the White House told me www.notus.org/whitehouse/t...notus.orgTrump’s Gender Order Won't Affect Existing Passports — Unless They’re Renewed“They can still apply to renew their passport — they just have to use their God-given sex, which was decided at birth,” the White House press secretary told NOTUS. 46440189
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerEmily Kennard @emilykennard.bsky.social · 17/01/2025Yes, headlights are brighter. No, Congress isn’t doing anything about it. www.notus.org/congress/hea...notus.orgYes, Headlights Are Brighter. No, Congress Isn’t Doing Anything About It.An online organizing effort has raised overly bright headlights to members of Congress. But their advocacy hasn’t gained much momentum on Capitol Hill. 053
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerSamuel Larreal @bueninvierno.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Republicans — many of whom were learning what RedNote is in the last couple of hours — now want to ban the Chinese-based TikTok alternative. “We will legislate against them. I mean we have to," Rep. Rich McCormick told NOTUS. www.notus.org/congress/red...notus.org‘RedNote’ Becomes a ‘Red Scare’: Republicans Already Want to Ban This TikTok Alternative“It provides an opportunity for the CCP to further influence Americans,” Rep. Dan Newhouse said of Xiaohongshu, known as “RedNote” in the U.S. 132
Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · 16/01/2025Biden made his farewell a warning. Read here: www.notus.org/joe-bidens-f...notus.orgJoe Biden Made His Farewell a WarningAfter a decades-long career in politics, President Joe Biden gave a farewell address in which he emphasized his commitment to a peaceful transfer of power. 022
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerThe Washington Sun @washingtonsun.bsky.social · 10/01/2025The DOJ published the first federal review of the Tulsa Race Massacre on Friday in an effort to correct the historical record on the deadly attack on a vibrant Black community in Oklahoma. www.notus.org/whitehouse/d...notus.orgThe DOJ Finally Released Its Report on the Tulsa Race MassacreThe report, released days before Biden leaves office, seeks to correct the historical record on the massacre that destroyed Black Wall Street. 053
Reposted by Em LuetkemeyerOriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 10/01/2025NEW: When the 1st Trump admin proposed a rule allowing homeless shelters to turn trans people away, congressional Dems were furious Now, it’s unclear how much Dems would push back if it happens again It’s “a complicated issue,” one senior House Dem told me www.notus.org/policy/trans... 59400108