Daniella Diaz
@daniellamicaela.bsky.social
Reporter @notus.com. From the Rio Grande Valley. Say hi at DaniellaDiaz@notus.com or Signal message (QR code pinned).
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NEW: I spent time with centrist Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar in his district. We spoke at length about his pardon, his re-election bid, and how he sees the border security debate in this party.
Read it here: www.notus.org/campaigns/it...
Read it here: www.notus.org/campaigns/it...
February 4, 2026 at 3:35 PM
NEW: I spent time with centrist Democrat Rep. Henry Cuellar in his district. We spoke at length about his pardon, his re-election bid, and how he sees the border security debate in this party.
Read it here: www.notus.org/campaigns/it...
Read it here: www.notus.org/campaigns/it...
NEW: I wrote about how Renee Good’s death has reignited the long-standing debate within the party about how to navigate the politics of immigration in a Trump administration
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January 21, 2026 at 8:46 PM
NEW: I wrote about how Renee Good’s death has reignited the long-standing debate within the party about how to navigate the politics of immigration in a Trump administration
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new, with @daniellamicaela.bsky.social!
Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
The Complicated Politics of Jasmine Crockett’s Campaign Donations
The liberal candidate in the Senate race in Texas received donations in the past from figures in the Trump-aligned crypto and defense industries.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:34 PM
new, with @daniellamicaela.bsky.social!
Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Since winning in 2022, the Crockett has won national acclaim among liberals for her critical commentary of Republicans. But her record, affiliations and campaign contributors tell a different story about her ideological POV
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
NEW with @alexroarty.bsky.social:
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
NEW with @alexroarty.bsky.social:
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s affiliations and campaign contributors tell a unique story about her ideological point of view, one now under scrutiny in her closely watched primary with Texas state Rep. James Talarico.
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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NOTUS’ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social discusses what Republicans’ heavy investments in the Tennessee special election might mean for the party come midterms.
December 3, 2025 at 3:14 PM
NOTUS’ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social discusses what Republicans’ heavy investments in the Tennessee special election might mean for the party come midterms.
New:
Few on Capitol Hill think current talks about extending ACA subsidies will actually result in a bipartisan deal prior to Dec. 31, when they are set to end, causing premiums to skyrocket.
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Few on Capitol Hill think current talks about extending ACA subsidies will actually result in a bipartisan deal prior to Dec. 31, when they are set to end, causing premiums to skyrocket.
www.notus.org/congress/hea...
December 2, 2025 at 2:06 AM
New:
Few on Capitol Hill think current talks about extending ACA subsidies will actually result in a bipartisan deal prior to Dec. 31, when they are set to end, causing premiums to skyrocket.
www.notus.org/congress/hea...
Few on Capitol Hill think current talks about extending ACA subsidies will actually result in a bipartisan deal prior to Dec. 31, when they are set to end, causing premiums to skyrocket.
www.notus.org/congress/hea...
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NOTUS’ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social unpacks the U.S. special envoy’s trip to Russia this week.
December 1, 2025 at 4:36 PM
NOTUS’ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social unpacks the U.S. special envoy’s trip to Russia this week.
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DHS announced plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status for more than 330,000 Haitians saying their continued protection would be “contrary to the national interest" of the U.S.
The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
The Trump Administration Is Trying to End TPS Status for Haitians
Past efforts by the administration to do so have failed in court.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:27 PM
DHS announced plans to terminate Temporary Protected Status for more than 330,000 Haitians saying their continued protection would be “contrary to the national interest" of the U.S.
The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
The policy is set to go into effect Feb. 3. barring future hold ups in court.
www.notus.org/immigration/...
From last night:
Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along.
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along.
www.notus.org/republicans/...
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
From last night:
Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along.
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along.
www.notus.org/republicans/...
NEW with @ursulaperano.bsky.social:
Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NEW with @ursulaperano.bsky.social:
Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
NEW: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a new batch of emails from the Jeffrey Epstein estate that showed the convicted sex offender discussing President Donald Trump, and alleged he spent time at Epstein’s home with a victim of sex trafficking.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
NEW: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a new batch of emails from the Jeffrey Epstein estate that showed the convicted sex offender discussing President Donald Trump, and alleged he spent time at Epstein’s home with a victim of sex trafficking.
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
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New: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer didn’t vote for the government funding deal. He’s bearing the brunt of the blame anyway.
via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
Schumer Didn’t Vote for the Government Funding Deal. He’s Under Fire Anyway.
“The reality is that we don't have to get into what's in his heart or what his intentions were to say that this is not the outcome that we wanted to see,” said one spokesperson for a progressive group...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
New: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer didn’t vote for the government funding deal. He’s bearing the brunt of the blame anyway.
via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
New: Schumer has been actively distancing himself from the legislation end the shutdown.
But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place.
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But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place.
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
New: Schumer has been actively distancing himself from the legislation end the shutdown.
But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place.
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place.
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
New: I wrote about how much messier negotiations could get to end the government shutdown if there’s not a deal before Nov. 1
(and — it looks like there probably won’t be)
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(and — it looks like there probably won’t be)
www.notus.org/congress/whe...
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
New: I wrote about how much messier negotiations could get to end the government shutdown if there’s not a deal before Nov. 1
(and — it looks like there probably won’t be)
www.notus.org/congress/whe...
(and — it looks like there probably won’t be)
www.notus.org/congress/whe...
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?
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Will their bet this time around pay off?
www.notus.org/congress/sch...
October 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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...
Will their bet this time around pay off?
www.notus.org/congress/sch...
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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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
www.notus.org/congress/mik...
October 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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
www.notus.org/congress/mik...
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
www.notus.org/congress/mik...
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
@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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October 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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
@taylorgiorno.bsky.social
Another day, same shutdown
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 .
Dem/Independent senators voting in favor: Cortez Masto, Fetterman, and King. GOP Senator Paul voted against .
October 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Another day, same shutdown
Democrats say that Johnson hasn’t sworn in Grijalva to prevent her from signing the Epstein discharge petition - it’s currently at 217 signatures.
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Democrats say that Johnson hasn’t sworn in Grijalva to prevent her from signing the Epstein discharge petition - it’s currently at 217 signatures.
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.
Rules ranking member Jim McGovern is on the floor and will call for unanimous consent for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Adelina Grijalva.
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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.
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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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— WayTooEarly@msnbc.com or reply here. #WayTooEarly
☀️ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
☕️ @nancyayoussef.bsky.social
🌅 Rep. Debbie Dingell
If you’re up this early with us, write in why— WayTooEarly@msnbc.com or reply here. #WayTooEarly
October 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
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— WayTooEarly@msnbc.com or reply here. #WayTooEarly
☀️ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
☕️ @nancyayoussef.bsky.social
🌅 Rep. Debbie Dingell
If you’re up this early with us, write in why— WayTooEarly@msnbc.com or reply here. #WayTooEarly
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Happening Now: Join reporter Anna Kramer for a Reddit AMA 👇
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September 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Happening Now: Join reporter Anna Kramer for a Reddit AMA 👇
www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...