Reposted by Raquel Coronell UribeNBC News @nbcnews.com · 13/06/2026Celebrations are taking place across the country for America's 250th birthday. Two groups planning events — America250 and Freedom 250 — aren’t connected, but each entity says they share similar goals. NBC News' Gary Grumbach breaks down their differences. 143819
Reposted by Raquel Coronell UribeMegan Brand @meganlbrand.bsky.social · 02/12/2025At least 11 Indiana Republicans were targeted with threats or swatting attacks in recent weeks. It comes amid pressure from Trump for state lawmakers to pursue redistricting efforts that would benefit the GOP w/ @raquelco15.bsky.social for @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...nbcnews.comAt least 11 Indiana Republicans were targeted with threats or swatting attacks amid redistricting pressure from TrumpThe threats came after Trump publicly called on state lawmakers to pass new congressional maps that would benefit Republicans. 162
Reposted by Raquel Coronell UribeTim Homan @timhoman.bsky.social · 30/09/2025Great explainer here by @raquelco15.bsky.social & @megan-lebowitz.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...nbcnews.comWhat happens when the government shuts down?Most federal departments and agencies have put out guidance on which programs will stay open, and which ones won't, if Congress does not pass a funding bill by the end of Tuesday. 032
Reposted by Raquel Coronell UribeNBC News @nbcnews.com · 30/08/2025The top Democrat on the House committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case said that the estate of the convicted sex offender will turn over a book that reportedly contains an explicit 2003 birthday message from Trump to Epstein.nbcnews.toEpstein's estate set to provide 'birthday book' to Congress with subpoenaed docs, House Democrat saysRep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House committee investigating Epstein's case, also said “many of the victims” will meet with lawmakers next week on Capitol Hill. 2119062
Reposted by Raquel Coronell UribeTim Homan @timhoman.bsky.social · 18/07/2025www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol... by @megan-lebowitz.bsky.social & @raquelco15.bsky.socialnbcnews.comPublic broadcasters say GOP funding cuts could be 'devastating' to local media and make Americans less safeMedia advocates say the cuts could have an especially harmful impact on rural Americans. 021
Reposted by Raquel Coronell UribeMegan Brand @meganlbrand.bsky.social · 18/07/2025“This could be a death sentence for a number of local station” Media advocates are concerned that GOP funding cuts will force local outlets to downsize or shutter w/ @raquelco15.bsky.social for @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...nbcnews.comPublic broadcasters say GOP funding cuts could be 'devastating' to local media and make Americans less safeMedia advocates say the cuts could have an especially harmful impact on rural Americans. 121
Reposted by Raquel Coronell UribeTim Homan @timhoman.bsky.social · 01/07/2025www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol... by @raquelco15.bsky.socialnbcnews.comRepublican-led states advance Trump's agenda with new laws taking effect TuesdayFrom bans on DEI programs to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, conservative states are officially implementing some of Trump’s policies. 042
Raquel Coronell Uribe @raquelco15.bsky.social · 01/07/2025Many new state laws take effect today. From bans on DEI programs to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, conservative states are officially implementing some of Donald Trump’s policies. @nbcnews.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...nbcnews.comRepublican-led states advance Trump's agenda with new laws taking effect TuesdayFrom bans on DEI programs to renaming the Gulf of Mexico, conservative states are officially implementing some of Trump’s policies. 020
Reposted by Raquel Coronell UribeAllan Smith @allansmith.bsky.social · 24/02/2025NEW: HHS emails employees warning responses to Musk email may "be read by malign foreign actors" “Assume that what you write will be read by malign foreign actors and tailor your response accordingly," it read w/ @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social+@berkeleyjr.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/dog...nbcnews.comHHS warns employees that responses to Elon Musk's email may 'be read by malign foreign actors'The Department of Health and Human Services message comes amid days of confusion after emails from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and a tweet by Elon Musk. 2011135
Raquel Coronell Uribe @raquelco15.bsky.social · 10/12/2024GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is the latest lawmaker targeted by a (ultimately false) bomb threat. Dem Rep. Lori Trahan received a threat over the weekend, and at least seven Dem lawmakers were targeted on Thanksgiving. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...nbcnews.comRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is the latest lawmaker targeted by a bomb threatLocal police sent a bomb squad to the congresswoman's house and ruled out an immediate threat. 130