New York City Councilman @chiosse.bsky.social filed paperwork today to challenge House Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.

"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.

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Benefitting from Supreme Court ruling Alabama democrat charts course in Congress Shomari Figures talks about the past six months as a lawmaker

As redistricting takes focus one state is very familiar with the issue: Alabama.

After the Supreme Court threw out the state's congressional map the path was paved for @repscfigures.bsky.social

@reubenjones1.bsky.social sat down with him:
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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?”

Pocan, Van Orden have argument on Capitol Hill Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online. On Wednesday, the confrontation was in person.

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.

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YouTube video by Spectrum News The rise of Rep. Jasmine Crockett | Capital Tonight

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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U Street: Those who have persevered in DC’s historically Black neighborhood We look at those who have embodied resilience for decades of prosperity and upheaval on Washington DC's U Street.

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

Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner

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

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

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)
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YouTube video by Spectrum News Does Trump have the power to end birthright citizenship?

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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YouTube video by Spectrum News Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless

WATCH: Gov. Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless
@casssemyon.bsky.social reports.
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Is Your Podcast Ready for Smart TVs? More consumers are buying Smart TVs and watching podcasts there. Here's how to prepare your show for the living room.

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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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.

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...

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 In the past few months President Donald Trump has recruited numerous North Carolina Republicans to join his administration.

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:

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'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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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Toxic for years, relations between Wisconsin congressmen Van Orden and Pocan just got much worse The relationship between Van Orden, a Republican, and Pocan, a Democrat, is the most bitter within the Capitol Hill delegation in recent history.

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...

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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YouTube video by Spectrum News Why Thom Tillis is one of the most vulnerable senators in 2026

WATCH: @reubenjones1.bsky.social breaks down the outlook for Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
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Kentucky Rep. Massie reports fundraising 'surge' after Trump primary threat 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.

“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

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Rep. AOC says she's "not going" to Trump's speech

"It's up to New York voters, it's not up to me," Sen. Gillibrand told me re: Andrew Cuomo's bid for NYC mayor.

"He has a lot of talent as an executive, he's been a very strong governor ... but he has admitted and he has said he's made mistakes ... serious mistakes."

Anthony Gardner's (L) brother Harvey (R) was killed in the North Tower on 9/11.

Recently, Anthony has worked for the World Trade Center Health Program.

On Saturday, he got a termination notice, part of what 9/11 community advocates say is an "inhumane" 20% staffing reduction.

Garamendi calls on Trump, Musk to reconsider efforts to disband USAID When Democrats rallied this week in protest over the Trump administration’s efforts to shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development, one Democrat in the crowd understood the impact disbanding...

As the future of USAID hangs in the balance, the fight to save it is a personal one for CA @RepGaramendi

@casssemyon.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill

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