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Pocan, Van Orden have argument on Capitol Hill

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Joel Siegel @joelsiegel.bsky.social · Jul 17

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 · Jul 16

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...

Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online. On Wednesday, the confrontation was in person.

spectrumnews1.com

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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Jun 30

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

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The rise of Rep. Jasmine Crockett | Capital Tonight

U Street: Those who have persevered in DC’s historically Black neighborhood

cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Jun 19

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.

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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 · May 28

President Trump has now pardoned 9 members of Congress convicted of crimes

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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · May 27

great reporting... Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...

Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner

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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Apr 30

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-...

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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Does Trump have the power to end birthright citizenship?

cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Apr 21

U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments related to Pres. Trump's plans to end birthright citizenship on May 15h

@ekoslof.bsky.social reports.

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Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless

cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Apr 21

WATCH: Gov. Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless
@casssemyon.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/ESWlYdlz28M?...

Is Your Podcast Ready for Smart TVs?

cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Apr 17

Is Your Podcast Ready for Smart TVs?

YouTube says people watched more than 400 million hours of podcasts in their living rooms last year.
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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 · Apr 15

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...

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 · Apr 9

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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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Theses are the North Carolina Republicans chosen for the Trump Administration

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Reuben Jones @reubenjones1.bsky.social · Apr 7

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

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 · Apr 4

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...

'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.

spectrumlocalnews.com

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Apr 3

Story: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Apr 3

NEW: Amid concerns that HHS staffing cuts will undermine the World Trade Center Health Program, @schumer.senate.gov has written to HHS Sec. Kennedy, demanding he "promptly rehire the NIOSH staff essential to carrying out the WTCHP mission."

Letter shared first with me/NY1

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Kevin Frey @kevinjfrey.bsky.social · Apr 2

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."

Becerra joins crowded field in bid to be California's next governor

cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Apr 2

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...

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.

ny1.com

Toxic for years, relations between Wisconsin congressmen Van Orden and Pocan just got much worse

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Lawrence Andrea @lawrencegandrea.bsky.social · Apr 1

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...

The relationship between Van Orden, a Republican, and Pocan, a Democrat, is the most bitter within the Capitol Hill delegation in recent history.

www.jsonline.com

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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Mar 27

WATCH: Sen. Ted Cruz pushes for voucher bill in Texas and calls Signal text group ‘a screwup’ in an interview with
@reenadiamante.bsky.social
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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Mar 25

WATCH: @reubenjones1.bsky.social breaks down the outlook for Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
youtu.be/33ZE75uvcB0?...

Why Thom Tillis is one of the most vulnerable senators in 2026

Kentucky Rep. Massie reports fundraising 'surge' after Trump primary threat

cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Mar 18

“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...

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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cwordock.bsky.social @cwordock.bsky.social · Mar 14

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