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Sarah Ewall-Wice
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· Apr 22
Personal News: I've joined @thedailybeast as a political reporter based out of Washington, DC!
Looking forward to reconnecting and getting back on all those political press lists, but feel free to send me pitches and scoops: [email protected]
Looking forward to reconnecting and getting back on all those political press lists, but feel free to send me pitches and scoops: [email protected]
Trump says in a post he's sending Witkoff to meet with Putin in Moscow and Driscoll to meet with the Ukrainians
"I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages."
"I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages."
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Trump says in a post he's sending Witkoff to meet with Putin in Moscow and Driscoll to meet with the Ukrainians
"I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages."
"I look forward to hopefully meeting with President Zelenskyy and President Putin soon, but ONLY when the deal to end this War is FINAL or, in its final stages."
Trump is going off on Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray today, but the state GOP lawmaker is not up for reelection until 2028.
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Trump is going off on Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore Rod Bray today, but the state GOP lawmaker is not up for reelection until 2028.
Speaker Mike Johnson refused to take questions at his press conference on Day 40 of the shutdown as the Senate moves toward a deal
Reporters shouted about whether the House would hold a vote on the health care bill that's part of the Senate compromise as he walked away
Reporters shouted about whether the House would hold a vote on the health care bill that's part of the Senate compromise as he walked away
November 10, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson refused to take questions at his press conference on Day 40 of the shutdown as the Senate moves toward a deal
Reporters shouted about whether the House would hold a vote on the health care bill that's part of the Senate compromise as he walked away
Reporters shouted about whether the House would hold a vote on the health care bill that's part of the Senate compromise as he walked away
Emboldened Democratic leaders Jeffries and Schumer, fresh off a good night for their party, demand a meeting with Trump to address the shutdown and health care.
"Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Letter: www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
"Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Letter: www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
www.democrats.senate.gov
November 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Emboldened Democratic leaders Jeffries and Schumer, fresh off a good night for their party, demand a meeting with Trump to address the shutdown and health care.
"Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Letter: www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
"Thank you for your attention to this matter."
Letter: www.democrats.senate.gov/imo/media/do...
BREAKING: Virginia flips blue with Abigail Spanberger elected governor
She's making history as the first woman elected governor of the state.
Democrats are also currently leading in the AG and Lt. Gov races
More: www.thedailybeast.com/trump-suffer...
She's making history as the first woman elected governor of the state.
Democrats are also currently leading in the AG and Lt. Gov races
More: www.thedailybeast.com/trump-suffer...
Trump Suffers Bloody Nose as Virginia Flips Dem in a Landslide
Democrats are the runaway winners in the Virginia governor’s race, according to projections.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:02 AM
BREAKING: Virginia flips blue with Abigail Spanberger elected governor
She's making history as the first woman elected governor of the state.
Democrats are also currently leading in the AG and Lt. Gov races
More: www.thedailybeast.com/trump-suffer...
She's making history as the first woman elected governor of the state.
Democrats are also currently leading in the AG and Lt. Gov races
More: www.thedailybeast.com/trump-suffer...
Rep. Jeffries throwing in some Jay-Z lyrics on the U.S. Capitol steps:
"This year they've done nothing! Zip, zero, stingy with dinero. Nothing to lower the high cost of living."
"This year they've done nothing! Zip, zero, stingy with dinero. Nothing to lower the high cost of living."
October 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Rep. Jeffries throwing in some Jay-Z lyrics on the U.S. Capitol steps:
"This year they've done nothing! Zip, zero, stingy with dinero. Nothing to lower the high cost of living."
"This year they've done nothing! Zip, zero, stingy with dinero. Nothing to lower the high cost of living."
Polling Roundup!
Who to blame for the gov't shutdown?
Washington Post
23% Both
30% Democrats
47% Trump/Republicans
NPR/PBS
31% Both
27% Democrats
38% Republicans
NYT/Siena
33% Both
19% Democrats
26% Trump/Republicans
Morning Consult
32% Democrats
45% Republicans
Who to blame for the gov't shutdown?
Washington Post
23% Both
30% Democrats
47% Trump/Republicans
NPR/PBS
31% Both
27% Democrats
38% Republicans
NYT/Siena
33% Both
19% Democrats
26% Trump/Republicans
Morning Consult
32% Democrats
45% Republicans
October 2, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Polling Roundup!
Who to blame for the gov't shutdown?
Washington Post
23% Both
30% Democrats
47% Trump/Republicans
NPR/PBS
31% Both
27% Democrats
38% Republicans
NYT/Siena
33% Both
19% Democrats
26% Trump/Republicans
Morning Consult
32% Democrats
45% Republicans
Who to blame for the gov't shutdown?
Washington Post
23% Both
30% Democrats
47% Trump/Republicans
NPR/PBS
31% Both
27% Democrats
38% Republicans
NYT/Siena
33% Both
19% Democrats
26% Trump/Republicans
Morning Consult
32% Democrats
45% Republicans
A bipartisan group of senators huddled on the Senate floor discussing possible path. According to Rounds who was in talks, a 45-day extension is on the table to let them work on issue they’re divided on (health care). Asked if a shorter CR was too, he said it’s up to leadership
October 1, 2025 at 4:54 PM
A bipartisan group of senators huddled on the Senate floor discussing possible path. According to Rounds who was in talks, a 45-day extension is on the table to let them work on issue they’re divided on (health care). Asked if a shorter CR was too, he said it’s up to leadership
BREAKING: The U.S. government is headed toward a shutdown after both votes in the Senate failed tonight:
www.thedailybeast.com/votes-to-avo...
www.thedailybeast.com/votes-to-avo...
Votes to Avoid a Government Shutdown Fail as Spending Fight Turns Nasty
The U.S. government is barreling toward a shutdown at midnight with no path forward in sight.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:25 PM
BREAKING: The U.S. government is headed toward a shutdown after both votes in the Senate failed tonight:
www.thedailybeast.com/votes-to-avo...
www.thedailybeast.com/votes-to-avo...
Trump Stuns World Leaders With Bizarre Lecture on Climate Change ‘Con Job’
www.thedailybeast.com//trump-stuns...
www.thedailybeast.com//trump-stuns...
Trump Stuns World Leaders With Bizarre Lecture on Climate Change ‘Con Job’
The president slammed global warming while speaking before the United Nations General Assembly.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Trump Stuns World Leaders With Bizarre Lecture on Climate Change ‘Con Job’
www.thedailybeast.com//trump-stuns...
www.thedailybeast.com//trump-stuns...
Top Dems Target Border Czar Homan Over Bribery Probe
www.thedailybeast.com//top-dems-ta...
www.thedailybeast.com//top-dems-ta...
Top Dems Target Bondi and Patel Over Border Czar Bribery Probe
House and Senate Democrats both launched investigations into allegations involving Tom Homan.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Top Dems Target Border Czar Homan Over Bribery Probe
www.thedailybeast.com//top-dems-ta...
www.thedailybeast.com//top-dems-ta...
Trump Accuses Dems of Blackmail in Wild Government Shutdown Tirade
www.thedailybeast.com//trumps-wild...
www.thedailybeast.com//trumps-wild...
Trump Accuses Dems of Blackmail in Wild Government Shutdown Tirade
The president said a meeting with Sen. Schumer and Minority Leader Jeffries would not be productive.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Trump Accuses Dems of Blackmail in Wild Government Shutdown Tirade
www.thedailybeast.com//trumps-wild...
www.thedailybeast.com//trumps-wild...
Insiders Spill Embarrassing Truth About Trump’s UN Pratfalls
www.thedailybeast.com//white-house...
www.thedailybeast.com//white-house...
Insiders Spill Embarrassing Truth About Trump’s UN Pratfalls
The president assumed his hosts were making life difficult for him and Melania.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 24, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Insiders Spill Embarrassing Truth About Trump’s UN Pratfalls
www.thedailybeast.com//white-house...
www.thedailybeast.com//white-house...
BREAKING: Per Disney: Jimmy Kimmel will be back on the air on Tuesday (tomorrow)
September 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
BREAKING: Per Disney: Jimmy Kimmel will be back on the air on Tuesday (tomorrow)
Trump: "We could have won every war, but we really chose to be very politically correct or wokey."
He said since WWII they would fight to tie.
"We never wanted to win wars. Every one of them we could have won easily with just a couple of little changes."
He said since WWII they would fight to tie.
"We never wanted to win wars. Every one of them we could have won easily with just a couple of little changes."
September 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Trump: "We could have won every war, but we really chose to be very politically correct or wokey."
He said since WWII they would fight to tie.
"We never wanted to win wars. Every one of them we could have won easily with just a couple of little changes."
He said since WWII they would fight to tie.
"We never wanted to win wars. Every one of them we could have won easily with just a couple of little changes."
Not only did the U.S. add only 22,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate tick up to 4.3%.
BUT the revisions show the economy LOST jobs in June. It was revised down to -13,000 even after Trump blamed and fired the BLS commissioner...
BUT the revisions show the economy LOST jobs in June. It was revised down to -13,000 even after Trump blamed and fired the BLS commissioner...
September 5, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Not only did the U.S. add only 22,000 jobs in August and the unemployment rate tick up to 4.3%.
BUT the revisions show the economy LOST jobs in June. It was revised down to -13,000 even after Trump blamed and fired the BLS commissioner...
BUT the revisions show the economy LOST jobs in June. It was revised down to -13,000 even after Trump blamed and fired the BLS commissioner...
But but but I thought we were trying to end wars…
September 4, 2025 at 11:54 PM
But but but I thought we were trying to end wars…
Kennedy contradicts fired CDC director on why she was ousted with bizarre explanation www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-calls...
RFK Jr. Calls Ousted CDC Boss a Liar Over Anti-Vax Claim
The HHS secretary has come under fire for turmoil at the CDC while appearing before the Senate
www.thedailybeast.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Kennedy contradicts fired CDC director on why she was ousted with bizarre explanation www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-calls...
RFK Jr. Says Trump Deserves Nobel Prize While Slamming COVID Response
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-says-...
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-says-...
RFK Jr. Says Trump Deserves Nobel Prize While Slamming COVID Response
Kennedy claimed the president should be honored for Operation Warp Speed.
www.thedailybeast.com
September 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
RFK Jr. Says Trump Deserves Nobel Prize While Slamming COVID Response
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-says-...
www.thedailybeast.com/rfk-jr-says-...
Press conference with @rokhanna.bsky.social and Rep. Massie standing with Epstein victims is one of if not the largest I’ve attended on the hill
September 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Press conference with @rokhanna.bsky.social and Rep. Massie standing with Epstein victims is one of if not the largest I’ve attended on the hill
The U.S. military will be conducting a flyover over the White House on Wednesday at 11am ET
September 2, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The U.S. military will be conducting a flyover over the White House on Wednesday at 11am ET
"There is no emergency in Chicago that calls for armed military intervention," @govpritzker.illinois.gov blasts Trump. "There is no insurrection. Like every major American city in both blue and red states, we deal with crime in Chicago. Indeed the violent crime rate is worse in red states."
August 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
"There is no emergency in Chicago that calls for armed military intervention," @govpritzker.illinois.gov blasts Trump. "There is no insurrection. Like every major American city in both blue and red states, we deal with crime in Chicago. Indeed the violent crime rate is worse in red states."
Trump to meet with Putin face-to-face in Alaska in one week as president says they're getting close to a peace deal. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-says-u...
Trump Says Ukraine Will Surrender Land to Putin for Peace
The president said he was “getting very close” to a deal and would meet with the Russian leader “very soon.”
www.thedailybeast.com
August 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Trump to meet with Putin face-to-face in Alaska in one week as president says they're getting close to a peace deal. www.thedailybeast.com/trump-says-u...
The current White House is 55,000 sq ft (+ the West Wing is 40,000 sq ft). Adding a 90,000 sq ft ballroom will basically dwarf the actual White House.
When Trump vowed to build a ballroom in February - he said $100M, but today's announcement said $200M
When Trump vowed to build a ballroom in February - he said $100M, but today's announcement said $200M
White House announces plans for a $200 million ballroom where the East Wing sits: www.thedailybeast.com/trump-kicks-...
Trump Kicks Melania Out of East Wing to Build Mar-a-Lago Ballroom
The White House announced construction of a $200 million ballroom where the East Wing sits.
www.thedailybeast.com
July 31, 2025 at 8:33 PM
The current White House is 55,000 sq ft (+ the West Wing is 40,000 sq ft). Adding a 90,000 sq ft ballroom will basically dwarf the actual White House.
When Trump vowed to build a ballroom in February - he said $100M, but today's announcement said $200M
When Trump vowed to build a ballroom in February - he said $100M, but today's announcement said $200M