Cassie Semyon
@casssemyon.bsky.social
•Washington Correspondent, Spectrum News •Scranton Native •#TempleMade •RT≠E •Tips: cassie.semyon@charter.com
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California couple that lived without incident in Orange County for more than 30 years was arrested at their annual immigration check-in, and then deported to Colombia with only the clothes on their backs - leaving behind their three daughters who are US citizens.
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Orange County couple deported to Colombia after routine check-in with ICE
The couple had lived in California for over 30 years and deported in March
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May 9, 2025 at 3:20 PM
California couple that lived without incident in Orange County for more than 30 years was arrested at their annual immigration check-in, and then deported to Colombia with only the clothes on their backs - leaving behind their three daughters who are US citizens.
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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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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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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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April 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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-...
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-...
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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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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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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.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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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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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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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@casssemyon.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill
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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...
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February 10, 2025 at 9:20 PM
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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@casssemyon.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill
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California Democrats lash out at growing Republican calls to impose conditions on federal wildfire aid, @casssemyon.bsky.social reports.
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California Dems slam Johnson's proposal of conditional wildfire aid
Speaker Johnson and a number of Republicans are suggesting tying wildfire aid to another legislative priority, such as raising the debt ceiling.
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January 15, 2025 at 3:41 PM
California Democrats lash out at growing Republican calls to impose conditions on federal wildfire aid, @casssemyon.bsky.social reports.
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Dancing with presidents: Inaugural balls from Washington to Trump
@casssemyon.bsky.social takes a look back
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@casssemyon.bsky.social takes a look back
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Dancing with presidents: Inaugural balls from Washington to Trump
Each president has put his own stamp on the inauguration, and celebratory balls range from informal parties to white-tie affairs
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January 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Dancing with presidents: Inaugural balls from Washington to Trump
@casssemyon.bsky.social takes a look back
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@casssemyon.bsky.social takes a look back
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It’s impossible to walk the corridors of Congress without feeling the weight of tradition, ritual and history. But there is one lesser known tradition in the Senate that is particularly sweet.
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Senate sweet tooth: How the 'Senate candy desk' came to be
It’s impossible to walk the corridors of Congress without feeling the weight of tradition, ritual and history. But there is one lesser known tradition in the Senate that is particularly sweet.
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December 27, 2024 at 2:53 PM
It’s impossible to walk the corridors of Congress without feeling the weight of tradition, ritual and history. But there is one lesser known tradition in the Senate that is particularly sweet.
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"A California Democrat who is part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' leadership team says he is looking to find common ground with President-elect Donald Trump."
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Rep. Khanna looks to team up with DOGE to cut 'bloated' defense budget
Khanna is looking to find common ground
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December 17, 2024 at 3:40 PM
"A California Democrat who is part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus' leadership team says he is looking to find common ground with President-elect Donald Trump."
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NEW: Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social tells me he has spoken to President-elect Trump's team about the need for "strategic tariffs" on semiconductor chips rather than blanket tariffs. He also said he plans to work with DOGE next year to trim defense spending. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Rep. Khanna looks to team up with DOGE to cut 'bloated' defense budget
Khanna is looking to find common ground
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December 17, 2024 at 3:58 PM
NEW: Rep. @rokhanna.bsky.social tells me he has spoken to President-elect Trump's team about the need for "strategic tariffs" on semiconductor chips rather than blanket tariffs. He also said he plans to work with DOGE next year to trim defense spending. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Newly seated Senator Adam Schiff of California says President-elect Donald Trump's threats to go after him and other political adversaries is “the kind of talk you hear from dictators."
Despite Trump’s threats, Schiff said he hasn’t sought legal counsel. More: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Despite Trump’s threats, Schiff said he hasn’t sought legal counsel. More: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Sen. Schiff criticizes Trump’s nominees, says he doesn’t fear prosecution
Newly seated Sen. Adam Schiff says Trump's threats to go after him and other political adversaries "is the kind of talk you hear from dictators."
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December 13, 2024 at 4:59 PM
Newly seated Senator Adam Schiff of California says President-elect Donald Trump's threats to go after him and other political adversaries is “the kind of talk you hear from dictators."
Despite Trump’s threats, Schiff said he hasn’t sought legal counsel. More: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Despite Trump’s threats, Schiff said he hasn’t sought legal counsel. More: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sustained an injury during an official engagement in Luxembourg while marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and has been admitted to the hospital for evaluation.
December 13, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi sustained an injury during an official engagement in Luxembourg while marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and has been admitted to the hospital for evaluation.
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Schiff said he has not sought legal counsel. “Former President Trump makes a lot of threats all the time. It's certainly not the way a president should speak....That's the kind of talk you hear from dictators."
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Sen. Schiff criticizes Trump’s nominees, says he doesn’t fear prosecution
Newly seated Sen. Adam Schiff says Trump's threats to go after him and other political adversaries "is the kind of talk you hear from dictators."
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December 13, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Schiff said he has not sought legal counsel. “Former President Trump makes a lot of threats all the time. It's certainly not the way a president should speak....That's the kind of talk you hear from dictators."
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This evening, @repadamschlff.bsky.social was sworn in as California’s junior senator. Schiff will serve out the remainder of the late-Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s term before being sworn in for his own 6-year term next month. spectrumlocalnews.com/nyc/all-boro...
Schiff, Kim sworn-in to U.S. Senate
Following an escort from Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Sen. Alex Padilla to the Senate floor, Sen. Adam Schff was sworn in to the Senate Monday to represent the Golden State as its junior senator.
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December 10, 2024 at 3:03 AM
This evening, @repadamschlff.bsky.social was sworn in as California’s junior senator. Schiff will serve out the remainder of the late-Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s term before being sworn in for his own 6-year term next month. spectrumlocalnews.com/nyc/all-boro...
New members of Congress select their offices today in the time honored tradition of the office lottery.
New York's Laura Gillen pulled #1 - meaning she gets to select her office first. Here's her reaction (it's safe to say, she was pretty excited):
New York's Laura Gillen pulled #1 - meaning she gets to select her office first. Here's her reaction (it's safe to say, she was pretty excited):
November 21, 2024 at 2:19 PM
New members of Congress select their offices today in the time honored tradition of the office lottery.
New York's Laura Gillen pulled #1 - meaning she gets to select her office first. Here's her reaction (it's safe to say, she was pretty excited):
New York's Laura Gillen pulled #1 - meaning she gets to select her office first. Here's her reaction (it's safe to say, she was pretty excited):
The House Ethics Committee is expected to meet today to discuss how it should move forward with its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been tapped by President-Elect Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Congress divided over whether to release House report on Trump AG pick Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee is expected to meet Wednesday to discuss how it should move forward on the report
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November 20, 2024 at 11:39 AM
The House Ethics Committee is expected to meet today to discuss how it should move forward with its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been tapped by President-Elect Donald Trump to lead the Justice Department. ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Rep. Nancy Mace is pushing Congress to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms on Capitol Hill, as Rep.-Elect Sarah McBride — the first openly transgender House member in U.S. history — is set to take office in the new year.
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GOP moves to ban first openly transgender House member from women’s bathrooms
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride — the first openly transgender House member in U.S. history — is set to take office in the new year.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM
Rep. Nancy Mace is pushing Congress to ban transgender women from using women’s bathrooms on Capitol Hill, as Rep.-Elect Sarah McBride — the first openly transgender House member in U.S. history — is set to take office in the new year.
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I asked Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries if the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz should be made public. “Yes.”
November 19, 2024 at 6:04 PM
I asked Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries if the House Ethics Committee’s report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz should be made public. “Yes.”
New from me: I sat down with Rep.-Elect George Whitesides following his victory in CA-27. Whitesides unseated GOP Rep. Mike Garcia, who has represented the district since 2020.
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Whitesides reflects on flipping California's 27th District blue
The former NASA official and Virgin Galactic CEO sat down with Spectrum News for a one-on-one chat.
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November 19, 2024 at 2:47 AM
New from me: I sat down with Rep.-Elect George Whitesides following his victory in CA-27. Whitesides unseated GOP Rep. Mike Garcia, who has represented the district since 2020.
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