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NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Rep. @beccabalintvt.bsky.social, Democrats and survivors “very worried” Trump buries Epstein files he signed into law this week.

Interactive political journalism — full exchange at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack www.askapolpolitics.com/p/balint-ver...
November 23, 2025 at 2:06 AM
NEW:

“You always ask me questions I really don’t care about,” US Senator Deb Fischer — who sits on Ethics & Appropriations — tells Ask a Pol she’s fine if DOJ pays Trump $230 million.

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November 9, 2025 at 2:24 AM
View from other side of aisle:
“Who was in charge?” GOP Senators join House in questioning Biden’s autopen pardons. Latest from @mattlaslo.bsky.social

Interactive political journalism — LISTEN for free at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack www.askapolpolitics.com/p/it-probabl...
November 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

"Not concerned about it,” Sen. Adam Schiff brushes off GOP calls for DOJ to prosecute him

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"Not concerned about it,” Sen. Adam Schiff brushes off GOP calls for DOJ to prosecute him
Ep. 83 — Sen. Adam Schiff (10-29-2025)
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November 1, 2025 at 9:15 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Sen. @TedCruz calls @RepJasmine Crockett “crazy” as she considers US Senate run

Interactive political journalism ~ let us know what to ask Congress next!!!

LISTEN: Full Cruz exchange here www.askapolpolitics.com/p/ted-cruz-c...
October 24, 2025 at 7:13 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Dems united as shutdown lingers: "I don’t think cruelty is a winning argument”

@mattlaslo.bsky.social latest is live

Interactive political journalism  — what should we ask Congress next? www.askapolpolitics.com/p/dems-unite...
October 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

“You can’t serve the American people if the government’s shut down,” Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley exclusively tells Ask a Pol.

Interactive politics — listen for yourself at Ask a Pol Politics on Substack: www.askapolpolitics.com/p/you-cant-s...
"You can’t serve American people if government’s shut down,” Senate President pro tempore says
Ep. 77 — Sen. Chuck Grassley (9-30-2025)
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October 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

“This isn't like a ‘thoughts & prayers’ — this is not about trying to use that to argue your own positions,” @johnfetterman.com tells @askapol.bsky.social. “It's just like, don't shoot anyone. Especially for having different political views.” www.askapolpolitics.com/p/condemn-that
September 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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View from other side of aisle:

Sen. Ted Cruz wants to limit facial recognition at TSA, expand it for masked ICE agents 

Interactive politics — the future is now:  www.askapolpolitics.com/p/ted-cruz-w...
August 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

ICE’s use of facial recognition apps, DNA swabs are "highly concerning,” @aoc.bsky.social exclusively tells Ask a Pol Politics founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social

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August 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
@satmornpod.bsky.social thanks for follow. And happy Saturday morning!

You should rap 🎙️ 🎙️ with our founder @mattlaslo.bsky.social — we hear he’s a fun interview…
August 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

“I wouldn’t say he's turning on us,” Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s not letting Elon Musk divorce the GOP just yet

LISTEN to full interview at Ask a Pol Politics — interactive political journalism from Washington www.askapolpolitics.com/p/gop-blocki...
August 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
House Secrets Task Force Chair Luna complains Trump’s DOJ has been blocking her panel’s Jeffrey Epstein inquiry for months now — "multiple inquiries that went unanswered" www.askapolpolitics.com/p/doj-blocki...
Secrets Chair Luna says DOJ blocking Epstein inquiry — "multiple inquiries that went unanswered"
Ep. 70 — Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (7-15-2025)
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August 2, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Schumer’s gonna shank this guy one of these days…
Fetterman shrugs off Epstein scandal

“If they release it, fine, but it’s a strange argument when we were in absolute control for four years, we didn't release it or say anything with it,” Sen. @johnfetterman.com tells me.

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August 1, 2025 at 1:08 AM
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Fetterman shrugs off Epstein scandal

“If they release it, fine, but it’s a strange argument when we were in absolute control for four years, we didn't release it or say anything with it,” Sen. @johnfetterman.com tells me.

My latest 🔥 just went live www.msn.com/en-us/news/n...
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August 1, 2025 at 1:05 AM
NEW:

Increasing number of Republicans fear Speaker Johnson’s bungling Epstein scandal

“…when we get back September…there better be something real out of this, because it don’t look good,” a veteran Republican exclusively tells @mattlaslo.bsky.social www.askapolpolitics.com/p/it-doesnt-...
“It doesn't look good how it's going” — Republicans fear Speaker’s bungling Epstein
Ep. 69 — Rep. Doug LaMalfa (7-22-2025)
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July 26, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Fuck pedos…
July 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

Epstein saga shows GOP “as incompetent as they are callous,” Squad member tells @askapol.bsky.social @mattlaslo.bsky.social www.askapolpolitics.com/p/epstein-sa...
EXCLUSIVE: Epstein saga shows GOP “as incompetent as they are callous,” Squad member says
Ep. 68 — Rep. Ayanna Pressley (7-22-2025)
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July 25, 2025 at 7:38 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE(s):

“Hell of a lot more problems than Epstein," Republican US Senators shrug Epstein scandal off, even as Dems see opening…

Latest 🔥 from @mattlaslo.bsky.social

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“Hell of a lot more problems than Epstein," Republican Senate shrugs
Ep. 68 — Sens. Barrasso, Graham, Grassley, Johnson, Tuberville, Risch, Capito, Rick Scott, Hawley, Warner & Rep. Moskowitz (July 2025)
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July 19, 2025 at 11:31 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE:

“Expect more of the same, if not worse,” Sen. Padilla’s bracing for ICE 2.0 — once the agency’s infused with the tens of billions of dollars Republicans just sent the agency www.askapolpolitics.com/p/expect-mor...
“Expect more of the same, if not worse,” Sen. Padilla's bracing for ICE 2.0
Ep. 67 — Sen. Alex Padilla (7-9-2025)
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July 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Them fightin words.
July 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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wouldn't last a day
July 11, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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It’s weird to hear someone from a garbage state criticize DC. I think our capitol is a beautiful city.
July 11, 2025 at 11:48 PM
NEW EXCLUSIVE: 

"I’d love to own that,” @sentuberville.bsky.social wants Trump to put him in charge of cleaning up “pigsty” Washington, DC

Listen to the full exchange here: www.askapolpolitics.com/p/id-love-to...
"I’d love to own that,” Sen. Tuberville wants Trump to put him in charge of "pigsty" DC
Ep. 66 — Sen. Tommy Tuberville (7-9-2025)
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July 11, 2025 at 11:03 PM