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@pkcapitol.bsky.social
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Covering the Capitol & its occupants for decades. Love all things Philly sports, Springsteen & Delaware Blue Hens.

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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Angela Paxton is known nationally mostly for her estranged husband’s Senate campaign. Yet the conservative state senator is also helping lead a movement to end dark money super PACs, through a constitutional amendment. “We’re at a tipping point,” she says. www.washingtonsun.com/us-news/ange...
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Angela Paxton Leads the Push to Overturn Citizens United
The Texas state senator and other state legislators see the 2026 elections as a “tipping point” toward ending dark money.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
This was a fascinating 535 interview that accidentally ended up talking about “War Games” and @edmarkey.bsky.social as the producer’s inspiration. Would you like to play game?
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
My favorite @535news.bsky.social feature is the weekly compilation of "1 minutes," a rapid fire round of Qs to some of the 535 members of Congress. From @repmcgovern.bsky.social defending against the British attack, to @booker.senate.gov's Star Trek collection. www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2sV...
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Congress. 9 Questions. 60 Seconds. No Talking Points. | 535 One Minutes October 2, 2026
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Dave Levinthal @davelevinthal.com · 01/10/2026
Great look at how congressional stock trading has become such an effective weapon in elections — even as a congressional effort to actually do something about it fell apart Wednesday. From @pkcapitol.bsky.social and Avani Kalra of @washingtonsun.bsky.social: www.washingtonsun.com/money/stock-...
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Stock Trading Emerges as a Brutal Weapon for Both Parties
The perception of insider trading has prompted a wave of attack ads, and a last-ditch Senate vote.
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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
@booker.senate.gov tells @pkcapitol.bsky.social & Colby Itkowitz what he thinks it actually takes to break through online — and why vulnerability and authenticity can matter as much as the message itself.
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Dave Levinthal @davelevinthal.com · 14/09/2026
Want to work at the @washingtonsun.bsky.social? We're looking for a breaking news reporter. Application details: www.washingtonsun.com/about-us/jobs
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Cape May, NJ is as far south as Bethesda, MD.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
The bipartisan cry for just basic changes to House rules & customs: voting calendar & committee timing, allowing new parents to vote by proxy, giving some training for handling intel. "This place doesn't have to work this way." My @notus.com column ... www.notus.org/analysis/con...
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‘This Place Doesn’t Have to Work This Way’
Bipartisan lawmakers appeal to party leaders to change basic House functions.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
It was unintentional but poetic how NYT print A12 jump page had these 2 stories, inherently about how modern society grapples with how to treat kids: should they play football and when should they be allowed online? So different and yet so similar in emotional discourse.
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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 22/08/2026
Trump wants the midterms to be about himself. That may not help in a rare Nebraska swing district.
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Trump wants the midterms to be about himself. That may not help in a rare Nebraska swing district
Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
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Dave Levinthal @davelevinthal.com · 11/08/2026
A top Army official. A top defense contractor. A personal financial investment. My latest in @notus.com: www.notus.org/money/spacex...
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An Army Under Secretary Purchased Stock in a Major Defense Contractor
A spokesperson says Michael Obadal’s purchase of SpaceX shares doesn’t conflict with his public duties.
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The Washington Sun @washingtonsun.com · 07/08/2026
Facing ethics allegations, the lawmakers who refuse to end their campaigns could face the wrath of voters in November, writes @pkcapitol.bsky.social
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House Republican Men Are Behaving Badly, Endangering Their Seats And The Majority
Facing ethics allegations, those lawmakers who refuse to end their campaigns could face the wrath of voters in November.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
How a 30-year friendship frayed over Rs & Trump. Once considered “running mates,” Lindsey Graham & Mark Sanford drifted apart. In a twist from Appalachia to Argentina, Graham ended up exalted with a state funeral & Sanford alone on a river bank. My @notus.com column: www.notus.org/analysis/lin...
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How Lindsey Graham and Mark Sanford’s Friendship Defined 30 Years of Republican Politics
Once close friends, the South Carolinians’ paths chart the Republican Party’s evolution.
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Dave Levinthal @davelevinthal.com · 28/07/2026
NEW: An email scammer posing as Chairman Ken Martin stole nearly $29,000 from the cash-strapped Democratic National Committee, which only managed to recover a portion of the lost funds. In @notus.com: www.notus.org/democrats/de...
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The DNC Lost Nearly $29,000 to an Email Scammer Posing as Ken Martin
The Democratic National Committee caught the error, but only recovered a portion of the funds, an official said.
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Oriana González @oriana.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
SCOOP: DCCC has at least once failed to tell House Democrats that it will interfere in a primary — after agreeing to keep them informed That incident and DCCC's loss in #AZ01 has led Dems to urge DCCC to reassess how it becomes involved in elections www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
People ask what @535news.bsky.social is. I usually say Squawk on Street meets Wash Journal: buzzy Q&A show in midst of Congress (Cannon/Russell bldgs), like CNBC, but with C-Span policy vibe. Founder @kristin-wilson.bsky.social explains it better here: www.pressclubinstitute.org/2026/07/13/5...
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A new video-forward news outlet lets congressmembers get ‘wonky’
535 News platforms long-form interviews with congressmembers on YouTube, allowing them to speak at length on topics that might otherwise not get airtime.
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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
“Democrats, I would say, are slight favorites to win the House. The Senate is more complicated. I’d give Republicans the slight favorites to holding the Senate.” Nathan Gonzales, editor and publisher of Inside Elections, breaks down the current outlook for control of Congress.
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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
“Whoever wins that governor’s race is probably also gonna sweep in a majority with them.” Reid Wilson, founder and editor of Pluribus News, says Arizona is a key race to watch, with control of both narrowly divided legislative chambers potentially moving with the governor’s race.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Quite a damning sense of the GOP’s “big” bill from last year: just 19% of voters think they paid less in taxes. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
This @535news.bsky.social compilation of slice-of-life bits of Congress is super revealing. Best answer, on what weird phrase you only hear in Congress: "Let's punch this day in the face." Give a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0nx...
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Congress. 9 Questions. 60 Seconds. No Talking Points. | 535 One Minutes June 26, 2026
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Dave Levinthal @davelevinthal.com · 23/06/2026
This popular account, @factpostnews.bsky.social, has an unfortunate habit of posting facts that journalists elsewhere find while not citing the original news sources that publish those facts. Please go here instead: www.notus.org/donald-trump...
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Naming Your Kid ‘Donald’ Has Never Been So Unpopular
“Donald” is the nation’s 690th most popular baby name amid the president’s return to the White House.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Obviously quite biased here but this @coreysnathan.bsky.social pod interview with @kristin-wilson.bsky.social is about as interesting a discussion of the modern coverage of Congress as you’ll hear this year. Give a listen. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/k...
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Kristin Wilson // A Newsroom for What Congress Actually Does
Podcast Episode · Talkin‘ Politics & Religion Without Killin‘ Each Other · June 16 · 1h
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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
There's a taco war 🌮 @repcasar.bsky.social won't pick sides between Austin & San Antonio but says DC tacos lose to both. Rep. Lawler's fix for Congress, @reptedlieu.bsky.social's million-mile commute horror, @repgreglandsman.bsky.social, @pelosi.house.gov & more. This week's 535 One Minutes 👇
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Congress. 9 Questions. 60 Seconds. No Talking Points. | 535 One Minutes June 12, 2026
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
A very fun look at the culture of Congress.
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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Tonight, Democrats and Republicans face off at @nationals.com Park for the Congressional Baseball Game — but @aguilar.house.gov tells @pkcapitol.bsky.social the point goes beyond the scoreboard.
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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Baseball has a long history of bringing Washington together. @ChadPergram and @RepRWilliams joined @pkcapitol.bsky.social on 535 to talk about the Congressional Baseball Game, the 2017 shooting, and Rep. Scalise's return to the field. Watch the full conversation on 535.news
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Nathaniel Rakich @baseballot.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Final numbers: 32,500 tickets sold (although they did not all show up) and the game raised $3.25 million for charity. #CBG26
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
This was a great conversation about how a baseball game can do what no amount of new-member orientations do: Brings lawmakers together. Give a listen.
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Howard Mortman @howardmortman.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
40 years of Senate TV on C-SPAN2 (June 2, 1986): 1 .The C-SPAN Radio podcast Extreme Mortman audience picked their favorite moments 2. We clipped them 3. @pkcapitol.bsky.social Carl Hulse Chad Pergram talked about them Listen NOW on top here www.c-span.org/podcasts/sub... ExMo where you get podcasts
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40 Years of the U.S. Senate on TV -- Best, Funniest, Most Important - Extreme Mortman PODCAST PROMO
YouTube video by EXTREME POLITICAL HISTORY - VIDEO PODCAST & JOKES
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Daniel Schuman @americalabs.org · 22/05/2026
Thank you @pkcapitol.bsky.social and @535news.bsky.social for giving me the opportunity to talk about spending on Congress and the recent court opinion on member pay. It's a fundamental truth that we get what we pay for -- and we deserve better. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6W16...
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052126 Thurs Interview PK Schuman
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
How did Rs lost control of those House votes this evening? It was another weird day they weren’t the majority. This vote screen shows Ys & Ns tallied. But if you tally by party, this is the result: Rs - 209 Dems - 210 Independent - 1** ** - Kiley caucuses with Rs, so it was kinda 210-210 tie.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Coming up at top of the hour. Been way too long. Can’t wait for the callers.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
In a 500-plus-page book, Lamar Alexander opens up a bit more than usual about Trump & Rs today: “If those actions do not constitute a ‘high crime or misdemeanor,’ I do not know what does.” We spent an hour talking about the book & today’s GOP. My @notus.com column: www.notus.org/analysis/lam...
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535 News @535news.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The guests on today's show, kicking off at 11am ET: Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) Rep. Lucy McBath (D-GA) Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) Rep. Pat Ryan (D-NY) Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA) Policy deserves a conversation. Watch at 535.news
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Kristin Wilson @kristin-wilson.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Me, just three months ago: “Let’s start a whole new Capitol Hill show!” Me today: “OMG IT’S TOMORROW” It’s gonna be awesome. Something will go totally sideways and it’s still going to be awesome. I really hope you’ll watch. Even to tell me I’m insane. Which, TRUE.
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Kristin Wilson @kristin-wilson.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
T-minus six days and a peek at our lineup for Premiere Week Here’s just a few of our Week 1 guests. Go to www.535.news and register for advanced look at our guests, updates and alerts from our team, and newsy clips from the show!
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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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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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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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Paul Kane
Paul Kane covers Congress and the intersection of politics and policy for NOTUS.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
In addition to starting with @notus.com 3 weeks ago -- link below to latest columns -- a few of us from NOTUS, Puck, alum from WSJ/NPR/NBC will contribute to @535news.bsky.social -- launching in May. Deep policy discussions w/ rank-file, in the weeds even. But fun. Sign up here: 535.news#subscribe
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
My latest @notus.com column might surprise: Dem lawmakers are a lot younger than most realize. Their 2024 frosh class media age was 1.5 years younger than the Rs. And because of a series of deaths & retirements of 70-plus Dems, they’re gonna be lots younger in ‘27. www.notus.org/analysis/dem...
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House Democrats Are Younger Than They Think They Are
Another lawmaker’s death prompts discussion of generational change again, but recent data demonstrates elected Democrats skewing younger.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Direct link to sign up for this free site: 535.news#subscribe
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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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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
The amazing @kristin-wilson.bsky.social Brody Mullins & Woody Woodruff launching streaming interview show with members of Congress. Couple hours a day, when Congress is in session. Reporters from @notus.com @puck.news & veterans of NPR, CBS will be contributor/interviews. Click through & sign up.
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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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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
Tony should be allowed to narrate/comment on Senate confirmation hearings in same voice and attitude he uses when watching Eagles games.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Here’s a rundown of some of the most influential (and biggest flameouts) of the 2012 class.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
My latest is a look at the massive House class of 2012, Dems and Rs alike, with so much ambition. Swalwell wanted a book about all the characters. Jeffries Meadows DeSantis Tulsi Sinema Mullin Beto JK III Cotton And .. Swalwell. It’s a mixed record. www.notus.org/analysis/201...
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All Powerful or Cursed: The Ambitious House Class of 2012
Eric Swalwell once suggested there was a book to be written about his freshman class. It just may not be the one he envisioned.
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
As Weigel says, bumping that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=t365...
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David Bowie - Starman (Official Video) [4K]
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
It’s tempting to see March jobs report and think economy is resilient and good. But it’s very much a region by region thing. This NYT story - meant to be fun look at March Madness - also spells out Vegas is basically in a recession, mostly driven by Trump policies. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/31/b...
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Paul Kane @pkcapitol.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
So TV people are great at sweep & thematics. Us old print guys - right Big John? - get the granular facts. Pelosi didn’t oversee the pro forma. (Oddly, Sarbanes did.). I covered Pelosi at CNBC interview in Russell, then met KW outside speaker office, where we waited for NP. Then, yes, fell in love.
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