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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 20h

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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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 1d

Two separate instances today I witnessed:

1) Johnson debate the government shutdown and Epstein files with Sens. Kelly and Gallego

2) Jeffries debate Affordable Care Act subsidies and the Republican tax bill with Lawler

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 1d

The reelection campaign of Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington, D.C., is nearly broke as she faces a slate of Democratic primary challengers and questions about her political future.

@taylorgiorno.bsky.social

Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Reelection Campaign Is Nearly Broke as Challenges Mount

The Democratic congresswoman, who has represented D.C. since 1991, is facing internal pressure to retire.

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 3d

Another day, same shutdown

Senate Press Gallery @senatepress.bsky.social · 3d

By a vote of 52-42, the #Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations. (House)

Dem/Independent senators voting in favor: Cortez Masto, Fetterman, and King. GOP Senator Paul voted against .

Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 3d

Democrats say that Johnson hasn’t sworn in Grijalva to prevent her from signing the Epstein discharge petition - it’s currently at 217 signatures.

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 3d

Rules Chair Virginia Foxx is doing today’s pro forma session.

Rules ranking member Jim McGovern is on the floor and will call for unanimous consent for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Adelina Grijalva.

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · 9d

It’s Wednesday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and the US government has shutdown. The latest, and much more, with:
☀️ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
☕️ @nancyayoussef.bsky.social
🌅 Rep. Debbie Dingell

If you’re up this early with us, write in why— [email protected] or reply here. #WayTooEarly

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NOTUS @notus.com · 9d

Happening Now: Join reporter Anna Kramer for a Reddit AMA 👇
www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...

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Anna Kramer @annackramer.bsky.social · 10d

NEWS: The Trump administration has declared that people working on RIFs are essential workers and can be asked to keep working if the government shuts down

Officials Working on Mass Firing Plans Deemed Essential During a Shutdown

The administration updated its guidance to include a section about Reductions in Force in the event funding lapses on Sept. 30.

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 14d

New: Trump opponents’ message was simple: They won’t be intimidated by what Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia called “mob boss-style extortion from Trump.”

www.notus.org/democrats/de...

with @oriana.bsky.social

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · 20d

NEW with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social:

The vote on a measure honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence put a spotlight on a split within the Democratic party.

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Nicholas Dawes @nicdawes.bsky.social · 21d

For house and senate Dems already chafing at their New York City-heavy leadership, endless questions over Schumer's and Jeffries's non-endorsement of Zohran Mamdani are a fresh source of annoyance @rileyrogerson.bsky.social and @daniellamicaela.bsky.social report for @notus.com

Democrats Tire of Answering for Schumer and Jeffries on Mamdani Question

As the pair refuse to endorse Zohran Mamdani, lawmakers reckon with what it means to have two leaders from New York City.

www.thecity.nyc

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CNN @cnn.com · 23d

BREAKING NEWS: Robert Redford dies at 89. The actor-turned-director eschewed his status as a Hollywood star to support causes close to his heart: https://cnn.it/41YbUAq

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NOTUS @notus.com · Sep 9

The “I haven’t seen it” defense is back with a vengeance. bit.ly/4nmqvxI

Republicans Plead Ignorance When Asked About Trump’s Letter to Epstein

The “I haven’t seen it” defense is back with a vengeance.

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · Sep 8

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Oversight Dems @oversightdemocrats.house.gov · Sep 8

🚨🚨HERE IT IS: We got Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn’t exist.

Trump talks about a “wonderful secret” the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files!

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Amelia Benavides-Colón @ameliacolon.bsky.social · Sep 4

After going through campaign finance records for more than a dozen dead members of Congress, @violetjira.bsky.social and I found some irregularities.

From funeral and medical expenses to payments to family, experts said these expenses are possible misuses of funds.

www.notus.org/congress/dea...

How Dead Lawmakers Are Spending Campaign Cash From Beyond the Grave

These congressional members died while in office. Their remaining campaign money has ended up in weird places.

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · Sep 3

By the end of Tuesday, more Republicans seemed to be on the same page when it came to Massie's discharge petition to force a vote on Epstein files.

with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social

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Em Luetkemeyer @emluetkemeyer.bsky.social · Aug 27

Almost 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...

Forget Retirement: Older Lawmakers Want to Stay in Congress

Why are so many lawmakers ages 75 and older running for reelection?

www.notus.org

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · Jul 9

New: At the idea of a second reconciliation bill, some Republicans say that might be a bit of a stretch.

“I wouldn’t say anything’s too ambitious,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told me. “I’m more interested in having a functioning appropriations process right now.”

www.notus.org/congress/rep...

Republicans Are Already Licking Their Lips at the Chance of Another Reconciliation Bill

Sen. Ron Johnson told reporters Tuesday he thinks he has commitment from leadership on another reconciliation bill.

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · May 6

New:

As House Republicans struggle to build near-unanimity to pass Trump’s “one big, beautiful” bill, GOP leaders are trying to convince vulnerable Republicans that cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs won’t cost lawmakers at the ballot box in 2026.

www.notus.org/congress/med...

Medicaid, Food Benefits and Taxes: Trump’s Reconciliation Bill Is Already Hitting Major Roadblocks

GOP moderates want assurances that social benefits will be preserved. Conservatives want steep cuts. Leadership is trying to figure it all out.

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Ali Vitali @alivitali.bsky.social · May 5

New week with @waytooearly.bsky.social:
☀️ @adamwren.bsky.social
☕️ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
🌞 Kevin Frey
🌅 @lawofruby.bsky.social

Starting your week up early? Tell us why, here or email [email protected]. #waytooearly

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Oriana González @oriana.bsky.social · Apr 15

NEW: 2025 has brought the first post-Roe charges and arrests for violating state abortion bans

These cases set the stage for new constitutional questions that SCOTUS will likely need to answer — including potentially whether shield laws are constitutional
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The First Post-Roe Charges Against Providers Give Anti-Abortion Leaders Hope for More Federal Restrictions

Several constitutional issues could arise as states begin to pursue punishments for violations of abortion bans. The Supreme Court will likely have to weigh in.

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · Mar 27

ICYMI: Republican leaders on the Hill are wary of impeaching judges. But they are coming up with alternative plans, while the White House plots next steps if it doesn’t get its way on deportations.

www.notus.org/whitehouse/t...

Trump and His Allies Weigh Just How Far to Take Their Fight With the Courts

Republican leaders on the Hill are wary of impeaching judges. But they are coming up with alternative plans, while the White House plots next steps if it doesn’t get its way on deportations.

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Anna Kramer @annackramer.bsky.social · Mar 20

There's "blood in the water."

"A chilling effect on free speech."

That's what attorneys told me about Greenpeace getting charged $600 million in damages for the Standing Rock protests. That conclusion will likely embolden attacks on speech and expression.

‘Blood in the Water’: How an Oil Company’s Victory Over Greenpeace Could Reshape Free Speech

First Amendment lawyers say the verdict against the environmental activist group could usher in a flood of lawsuits regarding free expression.

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Daniella Diaz @daniellamicaela.bsky.social · Mar 20

NEW with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social

Republicans are very optimistic about the 2026 midterms. Here’s why:

www.notus.org/house/2026-r...

Why House Republicans Say These Trump Midterms Won't Be Like Those Trump Midterms

“This isn't your typical first-term president going into the first midterm,” NRCC Chair Richard Hudson told NOTUS.

www.notus.org

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