Oriana González
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· Mar 21
Inside Democrats’ Reshuffling on Trans Issues
Democrats are talking about how to handle transgender rights politically, after infighting and flailing over the issue in the last year. “We have to create more space in our tent,” said Rep. Sarah McB...
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SCOOP: Sarah McBride and other Dems have discussed how the party must accept Ds with differing stances on trans rights to not alienate people
“We have to create more space in our tent,” she told me
An inside look at Dems’ reshuffling on trans issues:
www.notus.org/congress/tra...
“We have to create more space in our tent,” she told me
An inside look at Dems’ reshuffling on trans issues:
www.notus.org/congress/tra...
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House Dems' caucus call today was full of anger, three sources tell @axios.com
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
"People are f**king pissed": Democrats' shutdown civil war spills out in private call
Nearly "everyone was strongly against" the deal, a House Democrat told Axios.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
House Dems' caucus call today was full of anger, three sources tell @axios.com
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Mat Staver, founder and chairman of the Liberty Counsel, the firm that brought the lawsuit seeking to overturn Obergefell, pledges to "continue to work to overturn Obergefell.”
"It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell," he continues.
"It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell," he continues.
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Mat Staver, founder and chairman of the Liberty Counsel, the firm that brought the lawsuit seeking to overturn Obergefell, pledges to "continue to work to overturn Obergefell.”
"It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell," he continues.
"It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell," he continues.
Deputy AG Todd Blanche currently speaking at a Federalist Society convention in DC
Months ago, Trump lambasted Leonard Leo, co-chair of Fed Soc’s board of directors, calling him a “sleazebag”
But Blanche today praises Fed Soc, saying the org focuses on “getting the right people to the bench”
Months ago, Trump lambasted Leonard Leo, co-chair of Fed Soc’s board of directors, calling him a “sleazebag”
But Blanche today praises Fed Soc, saying the org focuses on “getting the right people to the bench”
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Deputy AG Todd Blanche currently speaking at a Federalist Society convention in DC
Months ago, Trump lambasted Leonard Leo, co-chair of Fed Soc’s board of directors, calling him a “sleazebag”
But Blanche today praises Fed Soc, saying the org focuses on “getting the right people to the bench”
Months ago, Trump lambasted Leonard Leo, co-chair of Fed Soc’s board of directors, calling him a “sleazebag”
But Blanche today praises Fed Soc, saying the org focuses on “getting the right people to the bench”
ICYMI: Today, the Supreme Court is considering in conference whether or not to take up a case that seeks to overturn Obergefell, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
A breakdown of the LGBTQ legal cases the court is evaluating this term:
www.notus.org/courts/supre...
A breakdown of the LGBTQ legal cases the court is evaluating this term:
www.notus.org/courts/supre...
The Supreme Court’s Next Term Will Be Monumental for LGBTQ+ Rights
The court will hear at least three LGBTQ+-related cases, and could even take up a case that could overturn the guarantee to same-sex marriage.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
ICYMI: Today, the Supreme Court is considering in conference whether or not to take up a case that seeks to overturn Obergefell, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
A breakdown of the LGBTQ legal cases the court is evaluating this term:
www.notus.org/courts/supre...
A breakdown of the LGBTQ legal cases the court is evaluating this term:
www.notus.org/courts/supre...
NEW: Republicans went all in on anti-trans messaging for the 2025 election, inspired by Trump’s “Kamala is for they/them” ad
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Republicans’ Anti-Transgender Attacks Didn’t Work This Election. They Still Want to Use the Playbook in 2026.
Republicans had a host of different reasons why the ads didn’t work this time, but there are no plans to stop using the issue next cycle. Democrats say they’re ready.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NEW: Republicans went all in on anti-trans messaging for the 2025 election, inspired by Trump’s “Kamala is for they/them” ad
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
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NEW: Keep an eye on Steny Hoyer, sources tell @axios.com
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
"Follow her example": Pelosi's retirement reignites Democrats' generational warfare
Several House Democrats said they expect Pelosi's former No. 2, Steny Hoyer, to retire next.
www.axios.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
NEW: Keep an eye on Steny Hoyer, sources tell @axios.com
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
News: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced she is not running for re-election in 2026
This will be her last term in office
www.notus.org/democrats/na...
This will be her last term in office
www.notus.org/democrats/na...
Nancy Pelosi Announces Her Retirement From Congress
While not a surprise, it’s an end to her historic and long career as a lawmaker and Democratic leader.
www.notus.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
News: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced she is not running for re-election in 2026
This will be her last term in office
www.notus.org/democrats/na...
This will be her last term in office
www.notus.org/democrats/na...
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NOTUS’ @oriana.bsky.social breaks down Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to have Maryland join the national redistricting battle.
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
NOTUS’ @oriana.bsky.social breaks down Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to have Maryland join the national redistricting battle.
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SCOOP: Seth Moulton, who once said he opposes trans girls playing in girls' sports, commits to "support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights" if elected senator
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
Seth Moulton Challenged Democrats Over Trans Rights After The 2024 Election. Not Anymore.
In response to a list of questions from NOTUS, Moulton committed to “support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights” if he is elected as Massachusetts’ senator.
www.notus.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
SCOOP: Seth Moulton, who once said he opposes trans girls playing in girls' sports, commits to "support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights" if elected senator
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
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The Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts is set to be the first Democrat on Democrat fight defined by the candidates’ positions on transgender issues.
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
Seth Moulton Challenged Democrats Over Trans Rights After The 2024 Election. Not Anymore.
In response to a list of questions from NOTUS, Moulton committed to “support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights” if he is elected as Massachusetts’ senator.
www.notus.org
November 4, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts is set to be the first Democrat on Democrat fight defined by the candidates’ positions on transgender issues.
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
SCOOP: Seth Moulton, who once said he opposes trans girls playing in girls' sports, commits to "support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights" if elected senator
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
Seth Moulton Challenged Democrats Over Trans Rights After The 2024 Election. Not Anymore.
In response to a list of questions from NOTUS, Moulton committed to “support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights” if he is elected as Massachusetts’ senator.
www.notus.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
SCOOP: Seth Moulton, who once said he opposes trans girls playing in girls' sports, commits to "support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights" if elected senator
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
News: The Trump administration told a federal judge it will partially fund SNAP benefits in November, using $4.65 billion in contingency funds to do so
This will cover 50% of beneficiaries' current allotment, the Trump admin said
The government normally spends around $8 billion on SNAP per month
This will cover 50% of beneficiaries' current allotment, the Trump admin said
The government normally spends around $8 billion on SNAP per month
November 3, 2025 at 6:24 PM
News: The Trump administration told a federal judge it will partially fund SNAP benefits in November, using $4.65 billion in contingency funds to do so
This will cover 50% of beneficiaries' current allotment, the Trump admin said
The government normally spends around $8 billion on SNAP per month
This will cover 50% of beneficiaries' current allotment, the Trump admin said
The government normally spends around $8 billion on SNAP per month
Reposted by Oriana González
Haley Stevens’ Campaign Is Underwhelming Democrats
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
w/@daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
w/@daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Haley Stevens' Campaign Is Underwhelming Democrats
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
www.notus.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Haley Stevens’ Campaign Is Underwhelming Democrats
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
w/@daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Democrats say the establishment favorite’s Michigan Senate campaign isn’t ready for primetime — and it could cost the party the general election.
w/@daniellamicaela.bsky.social www.notus.org/2026-electio...
The Trump administration is prosecuting progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh for allegedly assaulting an ICE officer
Abughazaleh said the indictment against her and 5 other people is “a political prosecution and a gross attempt at silencing dissent”
www.notus.org/immigration/...
Abughazaleh said the indictment against her and 5 other people is “a political prosecution and a gross attempt at silencing dissent”
www.notus.org/immigration/...
DOJ Indicts Kat Abughazaleh After Protest at Illinois ICE Facility
The government accused the congressional candidate and others of planning to injure an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent.
www.notus.org
October 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
The Trump administration is prosecuting progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh for allegedly assaulting an ICE officer
Abughazaleh said the indictment against her and 5 other people is “a political prosecution and a gross attempt at silencing dissent”
www.notus.org/immigration/...
Abughazaleh said the indictment against her and 5 other people is “a political prosecution and a gross attempt at silencing dissent”
www.notus.org/immigration/...
Democrats’ grassroots supporters are happy with their lawmakers — for once
They’re glad Dems haven’t caved to pressures to end the shutdown
Dems are finally “maximizing leverage points that they have,” one grassroots leader said
w/ Avani Kalra, @evanmcs.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sh...
They’re glad Dems haven’t caved to pressures to end the shutdown
Dems are finally “maximizing leverage points that they have,” one grassroots leader said
w/ Avani Kalra, @evanmcs.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sh...
The Democratic Base Is Very Happy With Their Members In Congress — For Once
The loudest voices pushing Democrats to use the shutdown as leverage are surprised by how unified the party has been.
www.notus.org
October 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Democrats’ grassroots supporters are happy with their lawmakers — for once
They’re glad Dems haven’t caved to pressures to end the shutdown
Dems are finally “maximizing leverage points that they have,” one grassroots leader said
w/ Avani Kalra, @evanmcs.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sh...
They’re glad Dems haven’t caved to pressures to end the shutdown
Dems are finally “maximizing leverage points that they have,” one grassroots leader said
w/ Avani Kalra, @evanmcs.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sh...
NEW: A federal judge again blocked the Trump admin from conducting layoffs during the shutdown
The admin said RIFs are "the democratic thing to do"
The judge disagreed: The RIFs "are intended for the purpose of political retribution"
w/ @annackramer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
The admin said RIFs are "the democratic thing to do"
The judge disagreed: The RIFs "are intended for the purpose of political retribution"
w/ @annackramer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
Federal Judge Says Trump’s Shutdown Layoffs Are Likely ‘Political Retribution’
While the Trump administration argued shutdown RIFs were “morally … the right thing to do,” a federal judge disagreed, concluding they were actually “intended for the purpose of political retribution....
www.notus.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
NEW: A federal judge again blocked the Trump admin from conducting layoffs during the shutdown
The admin said RIFs are "the democratic thing to do"
The judge disagreed: The RIFs "are intended for the purpose of political retribution"
w/ @annackramer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
The admin said RIFs are "the democratic thing to do"
The judge disagreed: The RIFs "are intended for the purpose of political retribution"
w/ @annackramer.bsky.social
www.notus.org/courts/feder...
Reposted by Oriana González
NEWS: A federal judge has barred the Trump administration's mass layoff plan on a more permanent basis.
During the hearing, Trump administration attorney Michael Velchik said about the RIFs: "Morally, this is the right thing to do."
w/ @oriana.bsky.social
During the hearing, Trump administration attorney Michael Velchik said about the RIFs: "Morally, this is the right thing to do."
w/ @oriana.bsky.social
Federal Judge Says Trump’s Shutdown Layoffs Are Likely ‘Political Retribution’
While the Trump administration argued shutdown RIFs were “morally … the right thing to do,” a federal judge disagreed, concluding they were actually “intended for the purpose of political retribution....
www.notus.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
NEWS: A federal judge has barred the Trump administration's mass layoff plan on a more permanent basis.
During the hearing, Trump administration attorney Michael Velchik said about the RIFs: "Morally, this is the right thing to do."
w/ @oriana.bsky.social
During the hearing, Trump administration attorney Michael Velchik said about the RIFs: "Morally, this is the right thing to do."
w/ @oriana.bsky.social
New: The largest union of federal workers says Senate Democrats should support the GOP funding bill to end the shutdown
But Democrats say they don't *actually* mean that
"I work very closely with them," Sen. Tim Kaine said, "the AFGE would not want us to cut a deal"
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
But Democrats say they don't *actually* mean that
"I work very closely with them," Sen. Tim Kaine said, "the AFGE would not want us to cut a deal"
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
Democrats Say Federal Workers Don't Want Them to Cave. Their Union Says Otherwise.
The largest union representing federal workers called for an end to the shutdown. It did little to convince Senate Democrats to support Republicans’ short-term funding bill.
www.notus.org
October 28, 2025 at 12:49 AM
New: The largest union of federal workers says Senate Democrats should support the GOP funding bill to end the shutdown
But Democrats say they don't *actually* mean that
"I work very closely with them," Sen. Tim Kaine said, "the AFGE would not want us to cut a deal"
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
But Democrats say they don't *actually* mean that
"I work very closely with them," Sen. Tim Kaine said, "the AFGE would not want us to cut a deal"
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
👀 The AFGE, the largest union representing federal workers, is officially calling for the end of the shutdown:
“Unfortunately, shutdowns have become a recurring tactic in Washington. But there is no ‘winning’ a government shutdown,” AFGE’s president said
www.afge.org/article/its-...
“Unfortunately, shutdowns have become a recurring tactic in Washington. But there is no ‘winning’ a government shutdown,” AFGE’s president said
www.afge.org/article/its-...
October 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
👀 The AFGE, the largest union representing federal workers, is officially calling for the end of the shutdown:
“Unfortunately, shutdowns have become a recurring tactic in Washington. But there is no ‘winning’ a government shutdown,” AFGE’s president said
www.afge.org/article/its-...
“Unfortunately, shutdowns have become a recurring tactic in Washington. But there is no ‘winning’ a government shutdown,” AFGE’s president said
www.afge.org/article/its-...
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New from me in Norfolk:
Once again, a newly recruited prosecutor to the eastern district of Virginia tells a judge they're still figuring out the evidence.
At arraignment.
After an indictment.
Against someone on Trump's enemies list.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/letit...
Once again, a newly recruited prosecutor to the eastern district of Virginia tells a judge they're still figuring out the evidence.
At arraignment.
After an indictment.
Against someone on Trump's enemies list.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/letit...
As James Pleaded ‘Not Guilty’ to Fraud Charges, DOJ Lawyer Admits He’s Still Learning About the Case
Normally, prosecutors fully investigate a case before pursuing an indictment and know well exactly what evidence exists to support criminal charges.
www.notus.org
October 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM
New from me in Norfolk:
Once again, a newly recruited prosecutor to the eastern district of Virginia tells a judge they're still figuring out the evidence.
At arraignment.
After an indictment.
Against someone on Trump's enemies list.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/letit...
Once again, a newly recruited prosecutor to the eastern district of Virginia tells a judge they're still figuring out the evidence.
At arraignment.
After an indictment.
Against someone on Trump's enemies list.
@notus.com:
www.notus.org/courts/letit...
Reposted by Oriana González
Hakeem Jeffries will reportedly endorse Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor today
After a lengthy wait, Jeffries to endorse Mamdani
The powerful Brooklyn Democrat plans to endorse the democratic socialist Friday afternoon.
www.politico.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Hakeem Jeffries will reportedly endorse Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor today
BREAKING: Arizona has officially sued the House of Representatives over Mike Johnson's decision to not swear in Adelita Grijalva, who was elected in a special election one month ago
www.notus.org/house/adelit...
www.notus.org/house/adelit...
Arizona Sues the House Over Johnson’s Failure to Swear In Adelita Grijalva
The state’s attorney general, Kris Mayes, argued that Johnson is breaking the precedent he set in April when he swore in two Republican congressmen during a pro forma session.
www.notus.org
October 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
BREAKING: Arizona has officially sued the House of Representatives over Mike Johnson's decision to not swear in Adelita Grijalva, who was elected in a special election one month ago
www.notus.org/house/adelit...
www.notus.org/house/adelit...
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NEWS: The Interior Department is planning on firing more than 2000 people, including hundreds at the National Park Service.
Interior gave new detailed numbers after a federal judge got very frustrated and expanded her restraining order.
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
Interior gave new detailed numbers after a federal judge got very frustrated and expanded her restraining order.
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
www.notus.org
October 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
NEWS: The Interior Department is planning on firing more than 2000 people, including hundreds at the National Park Service.
Interior gave new detailed numbers after a federal judge got very frustrated and expanded her restraining order.
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
Interior gave new detailed numbers after a federal judge got very frustrated and expanded her restraining order.
www.notus.org/trump-white-...
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October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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Sen. Rand Paul told me his relationship with the Trump admin wasn't "terrible" on Wednesday, despite not voting with Republicans on the shutdown.
On Friday, Trump called Paul "a nasty liddle' guy."
Read more about their disconnect:
www.notus.org/republicans/...
On Friday, Trump called Paul "a nasty liddle' guy."
Read more about their disconnect:
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Rand Paul Thought He Could Get Away with Bucking Trump. He Was Wrong.
Paul told NOTUS that Trump “understands” him. Forty-eight hours later, the president called him a “sick Wacko.”
www.notus.org
October 20, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Sen. Rand Paul told me his relationship with the Trump admin wasn't "terrible" on Wednesday, despite not voting with Republicans on the shutdown.
On Friday, Trump called Paul "a nasty liddle' guy."
Read more about their disconnect:
www.notus.org/republicans/...
On Friday, Trump called Paul "a nasty liddle' guy."
Read more about their disconnect:
www.notus.org/republicans/...