Stef Kight
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Scoop: Trump is directing staff to brief more members of Congress on his administration's aggressive boat bombing in Latin America
"I keep getting calls about this from congressmen," Trump explained in a recent meeting with top officials
W/ @stefkight.bsky.social
www.axios.com/2025/11/03/t...
"I keep getting calls about this from congressmen," Trump explained in a recent meeting with top officials
W/ @stefkight.bsky.social
www.axios.com/2025/11/03/t...
Scoop: Trump orders more Venezuela briefings for Congress
"I keep getting calls about this from congressmen," Trump said in a recent meeting.
www.axios.com
November 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Scoop: Trump is directing staff to brief more members of Congress on his administration's aggressive boat bombing in Latin America
"I keep getting calls about this from congressmen," Trump explained in a recent meeting with top officials
W/ @stefkight.bsky.social
www.axios.com/2025/11/03/t...
"I keep getting calls about this from congressmen," Trump explained in a recent meeting with top officials
W/ @stefkight.bsky.social
www.axios.com/2025/11/03/t...
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"In a tense meeting last week, Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem demanded that immigration agents seek to arrest 3,000 people a day"
www.axios.com/2025/05/28/i...
From @stefkight.bsky.social
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From @stefkight.bsky.social
Scoop: Stephen Miller, Noem tell ICE to supercharge immigrant arrests
Trump's top immigration officials are full-steam ahead in pushing for mass deportations.
www.axios.com
May 28, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"In a tense meeting last week, Stephen Miller and Kristi Noem demanded that immigration agents seek to arrest 3,000 people a day"
www.axios.com/2025/05/28/i...
From @stefkight.bsky.social
www.axios.com/2025/05/28/i...
From @stefkight.bsky.social
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Welcome to Wednesday with @waytooearly.bsky.social — halfway mark to the week!
☀️ Sabrina Singh
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☀️ Sabrina Singh
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March 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Welcome to Wednesday with @waytooearly.bsky.social — halfway mark to the week!
☀️ Sabrina Singh
☕️ @stefkight.bsky.social
🌞 Rep. @pramilajayapal.bsky.social
🌅 @tylerpager.bsky.social
If you’re up with us, say why here or email waytooearly@msnbc.com. #WayTooEarly
☀️ Sabrina Singh
☕️ @stefkight.bsky.social
🌞 Rep. @pramilajayapal.bsky.social
🌅 @tylerpager.bsky.social
If you’re up with us, say why here or email waytooearly@msnbc.com. #WayTooEarly
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Pretty surprising interaction @stefkight.bsky.social and I had with John Thune:
Stef asked about the resolution on U.N. Ukraine:
Thune: "I don't know what's all behind that, my assumption it's part of the negotiation right now."
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Stef asked about the resolution on U.N. Ukraine:
Thune: "I don't know what's all behind that, my assumption it's part of the negotiation right now."
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February 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Pretty surprising interaction @stefkight.bsky.social and I had with John Thune:
Stef asked about the resolution on U.N. Ukraine:
Thune: "I don't know what's all behind that, my assumption it's part of the negotiation right now."
1/
Stef asked about the resolution on U.N. Ukraine:
Thune: "I don't know what's all behind that, my assumption it's part of the negotiation right now."
1/
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“Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) raised the issue of Medicaid cuts during lunch — and received applause after telling Vance such cuts should be on the table, sources in the room told us.”
www.axios.com/2025/02/19/t... via @stefkight.bsky.social for @axios.com #txlege
www.axios.com/2025/02/19/t... via @stefkight.bsky.social for @axios.com #txlege
White House blesses Senate backup plan on Mike Johnson's budget
"We are moving forward with reconciliation tomorrow, foot on the gas," Barrasso told reporters.
www.axios.com
February 20, 2025 at 3:36 AM
“Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) raised the issue of Medicaid cuts during lunch — and received applause after telling Vance such cuts should be on the table, sources in the room told us.”
www.axios.com/2025/02/19/t... via @stefkight.bsky.social for @axios.com #txlege
www.axios.com/2025/02/19/t... via @stefkight.bsky.social for @axios.com #txlege
NEW: Former leader Mitch McConnell's conspicuous silence is starting to spook Tulsi Gabbard's team
www.axios.com/2025/01/17/m...
www.axios.com/2025/01/17/m...
Scoop: Trump team sweats McConnell's vote on Tulsi Gabbard
Gabbard's team isn't banking on McConnell's vote, sources tell Axios.
www.axios.com
January 17, 2025 at 12:49 PM
NEW: Former leader Mitch McConnell's conspicuous silence is starting to spook Tulsi Gabbard's team
www.axios.com/2025/01/17/m...
www.axios.com/2025/01/17/m...
Scoop: Sen. Marsha Blackburn has been making calls and telling people she is likely to make a bid for governor www.axios.com/2025/01/14/m...
Scoop: Sen. Marsha Blackburn eyeing run for Tennessee governor
Blackburn would be a formidable contender in the 2026 gubernatorial race.
www.axios.com
January 14, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Scoop: Sen. Marsha Blackburn has been making calls and telling people she is likely to make a bid for governor www.axios.com/2025/01/14/m...
Scoop: Trump & Stephen Miller previewed ambitious plans for 100 executive orders during a meeting with Senate Rs last night, per sources in the room
-Title 42
-Using an authority allowing state and local law enforcement to assist ICE (287g)
-Border wall
www.axios.com/2025/01/09/t...
-Title 42
-Using an authority allowing state and local law enforcement to assist ICE (287g)
-Border wall
www.axios.com/2025/01/09/t...
Scoop: Trump previews 100 executive orders, including immigration crackdown
Senators were given previews of some of what they were told would be 100 executive orders
www.axios.com
January 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Scoop: Trump & Stephen Miller previewed ambitious plans for 100 executive orders during a meeting with Senate Rs last night, per sources in the room
-Title 42
-Using an authority allowing state and local law enforcement to assist ICE (287g)
-Border wall
www.axios.com/2025/01/09/t...
-Title 42
-Using an authority allowing state and local law enforcement to assist ICE (287g)
-Border wall
www.axios.com/2025/01/09/t...
NEW: Inside Trump's meeting w/ Senate Rs:
-Previewed early EO plans
-Stephen Miller walked through the Day 1 immigration EOs in detail
-Graham most passionate about 2-bill strategy
-Trump invited Sens + spouses to Mar-a-lago
(via multiple sources in room)
www.axios.com/2025/01/09/t...
-Previewed early EO plans
-Stephen Miller walked through the Day 1 immigration EOs in detail
-Graham most passionate about 2-bill strategy
-Trump invited Sens + spouses to Mar-a-lago
(via multiple sources in room)
www.axios.com/2025/01/09/t...
Inside Trump's closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans
Trump keeps making it clear: He really doesn't care about the process.
www.axios.com
January 9, 2025 at 4:03 AM
NEW: Inside Trump's meeting w/ Senate Rs:
-Previewed early EO plans
-Stephen Miller walked through the Day 1 immigration EOs in detail
-Graham most passionate about 2-bill strategy
-Trump invited Sens + spouses to Mar-a-lago
(via multiple sources in room)
www.axios.com/2025/01/09/t...
-Previewed early EO plans
-Stephen Miller walked through the Day 1 immigration EOs in detail
-Graham most passionate about 2-bill strategy
-Trump invited Sens + spouses to Mar-a-lago
(via multiple sources in room)
www.axios.com/2025/01/09/t...
SCOOP: Alex Latcham joins Cory Gardner to run Senate Leadership Fund www.axios.com/2025/01/09/s...
Scoop: Alex Latcham joins Cory Gardner to run Senate Leadership Fund
"I look forward to working with him as we lead SLF and build upon last cycle's historic success."
www.axios.com
January 9, 2025 at 4:02 AM
SCOOP: Alex Latcham joins Cory Gardner to run Senate Leadership Fund www.axios.com/2025/01/09/s...
Scoop w/ @stephenneukam.bsky.social
Senate Dems are forcing a delay in Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing next week, claiming she hasn't provided required vetting materials — Republicans accuse them of playing games www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Senate Dems are forcing a delay in Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing next week, claiming she hasn't provided required vetting materials — Republicans accuse them of playing games www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Scoop: Senate Dems delay Tulsi Gabbard nomination
Mark Warner (D-Va.), the vice chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, is balking at GOP requests to hold a hearing for Gabbard early next week.
www.axios.com
January 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Scoop w/ @stephenneukam.bsky.social
Senate Dems are forcing a delay in Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing next week, claiming she hasn't provided required vetting materials — Republicans accuse them of playing games www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Senate Dems are forcing a delay in Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing next week, claiming she hasn't provided required vetting materials — Republicans accuse them of playing games www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
New: Trump is set to visit Senate Republicans on Wednesday evening — after publicly siding with House Speaker Mike Johnson over how to pass major policy wins through reconciliation
Capito, as policy chair, has made it clear Trump is welcome whenever he wants to join www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Capito, as policy chair, has made it clear Trump is welcome whenever he wants to join www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Trump meeting with Senate Republicans on mega-MAGA moonshot
The new GOP trifecta needs to get on the same page before the much harder decisions come due.
www.axios.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:17 AM
New: Trump is set to visit Senate Republicans on Wednesday evening — after publicly siding with House Speaker Mike Johnson over how to pass major policy wins through reconciliation
Capito, as policy chair, has made it clear Trump is welcome whenever he wants to join www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Capito, as policy chair, has made it clear Trump is welcome whenever he wants to join www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
New: Thune & Johnson are setting up the first votes of the 119th Congress — starting with the Laken Riley Act
Both chambers are expected to vote on the bill, which cracks down on undocumented immigrants, likely this week. Some Dems expected to vote yes www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Both chambers are expected to vote on the bill, which cracks down on undocumented immigrants, likely this week. Some Dems expected to vote yes www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Congress launches early immigration crackdown ahead of Trump inauguration
Both chambers will vote on the Laken Riley Act as soon as this week.
www.axios.com
January 7, 2025 at 2:16 AM
New: Thune & Johnson are setting up the first votes of the 119th Congress — starting with the Laken Riley Act
Both chambers are expected to vote on the bill, which cracks down on undocumented immigrants, likely this week. Some Dems expected to vote yes www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
Both chambers are expected to vote on the bill, which cracks down on undocumented immigrants, likely this week. Some Dems expected to vote yes www.axios.com/2025/01/07/t...
I’ll be joining CSPAN shortly to talk all things Congress — catch me at 8am!
January 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I’ll be joining CSPAN shortly to talk all things Congress — catch me at 8am!
Speaker Mike Johnson — with backing from Trump — is pushing for a single, massive bill that could include:
- Unprecedented $$ to tighten borders & deport people
- Huge tax cuts
- Energy deregulation
- + likely some hefty spending cuts to help pay for it
www.axios.com/2025/01/05/t...
- Unprecedented $$ to tighten borders & deport people
- Huge tax cuts
- Energy deregulation
- + likely some hefty spending cuts to help pay for it
www.axios.com/2025/01/05/t...
Trump's mega-MAGA moonshot
Washington will soon witness a furious, multitrillion-dollar legislative and lobbying fight that likely will dominate politics.
www.axios.com
January 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson — with backing from Trump — is pushing for a single, massive bill that could include:
- Unprecedented $$ to tighten borders & deport people
- Huge tax cuts
- Energy deregulation
- + likely some hefty spending cuts to help pay for it
www.axios.com/2025/01/05/t...
- Unprecedented $$ to tighten borders & deport people
- Huge tax cuts
- Energy deregulation
- + likely some hefty spending cuts to help pay for it
www.axios.com/2025/01/05/t...
Trump gave Speaker Johnson his “Complete & Total Endorsement” to keep the gavel ahead of Friday’s House speaker election
It’s a big boost for Johnson who faces another potential conservative rebellion that could block his leadership path
www.axios.com/2024/12/30/d...
It’s a big boost for Johnson who faces another potential conservative rebellion that could block his leadership path
www.axios.com/2024/12/30/d...
Trump backs Mike Johnson to stay as House speaker
The president-elect's backing could help Johnson put down a nascent right-wing revolt.
www.axios.com
December 30, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Trump gave Speaker Johnson his “Complete & Total Endorsement” to keep the gavel ahead of Friday’s House speaker election
It’s a big boost for Johnson who faces another potential conservative rebellion that could block his leadership path
www.axios.com/2024/12/30/d...
It’s a big boost for Johnson who faces another potential conservative rebellion that could block his leadership path
www.axios.com/2024/12/30/d...
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SCOOP: Hakeem Jeffries has privately floated embracing the wholesale elimination of the debt limit next year rather than simply raising it.
Scoop: Jeffries' plan to kill the debt ceiling forever
Jeffries has privately expressed openness to embracing Trump's demand to abolish the debt ceiling.
www.axios.com
December 20, 2024 at 11:32 PM
SCOOP: Hakeem Jeffries has privately floated embracing the wholesale elimination of the debt limit next year rather than simply raising it.
Three times now, the influential voices surrounding Trump — often organizing on X — have failed to get exactly what they want
- Senate leadership
- Matt Gaetz for AG
- debt ceiling with CR
www.axios.com/2024/12/21/d...
- Senate leadership
- Matt Gaetz for AG
- debt ceiling with CR
www.axios.com/2024/12/21/d...
The limits of the MAGA-verse
"I think the big loser in all this is probably Johnson — but also Trump," said one GOP senator
www.axios.com
December 21, 2024 at 3:03 PM
Three times now, the influential voices surrounding Trump — often organizing on X — have failed to get exactly what they want
- Senate leadership
- Matt Gaetz for AG
- debt ceiling with CR
www.axios.com/2024/12/21/d...
- Senate leadership
- Matt Gaetz for AG
- debt ceiling with CR
www.axios.com/2024/12/21/d...
👀For the first time in modern history, the House majority will rest on thinner margins than the Senate's in the 119th Congress
A "wild" stat according to Thune (and me)
www.axios.com/2024/12/20/t...
A "wild" stat according to Thune (and me)
www.axios.com/2024/12/20/t...
December 21, 2024 at 1:30 AM
👀For the first time in modern history, the House majority will rest on thinner margins than the Senate's in the 119th Congress
A "wild" stat according to Thune (and me)
www.axios.com/2024/12/20/t...
A "wild" stat according to Thune (and me)
www.axios.com/2024/12/20/t...
Scoop: Hawley is making a big opening bid in the 2025 tax battle, calling for the child tax credit to increase from a max of $2,000 to $5,000 per kid
After a child is born, Hawley also wants to let parents claim a credit for the year of the pregnancy
www.axios.com/2024/12/17/j...
After a child is born, Hawley also wants to let parents claim a credit for the year of the pregnancy
www.axios.com/2024/12/17/j...
Scoop: GOP senator Josh Hawley pushes huge increase to child tax credit
Hawley is proposing to let parents claim a credit for the tax year of the pregnancy.
www.axios.com
December 17, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Scoop: Hawley is making a big opening bid in the 2025 tax battle, calling for the child tax credit to increase from a max of $2,000 to $5,000 per kid
After a child is born, Hawley also wants to let parents claim a credit for the year of the pregnancy
www.axios.com/2024/12/17/j...
After a child is born, Hawley also wants to let parents claim a credit for the year of the pregnancy
www.axios.com/2024/12/17/j...
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NEW: AOC loses House Democratic Steering Committee vote for Oversight ranking member to Gerry Connolly, sources tell @axios.com
www.axios.com/2024/12/16/a...
www.axios.com/2024/12/16/a...
AOC loses key vote in race for Oversight Committee leader to Gerry Connolly
It's a huge blow to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's (D-N.Y.) hopes of leading the high-profile panel.
www.axios.com
December 16, 2024 at 10:47 PM
NEW: AOC loses House Democratic Steering Committee vote for Oversight ranking member to Gerry Connolly, sources tell @axios.com
www.axios.com/2024/12/16/a...
www.axios.com/2024/12/16/a...
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🚨 EXCLUSIVE: RFK Jr. believes the CIA had a role in assassinating JFK and wants to get his daughter-in-law near the top of the agency to help prove it.
Exclusive: RFK Jr.'s secret push to prove CIA killed uncle
"RFK believes that and wants to get to the bottom of it," a source told Axios.
www.axios.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:10 PM
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: RFK Jr. believes the CIA had a role in assassinating JFK and wants to get his daughter-in-law near the top of the agency to help prove it.
SCOOP w/ @axios.com Mike Allen
RFK Jr. believes the CIA had a role in assassinating his uncle JFK — its part of his motivation for pushing Amaryllis Fox Kennedy for deputy CIA director
RKF Jr. has told people his daughter-in-law would help get to the bottom of it
www.axios.com/2024/12/11/r...
RFK Jr. believes the CIA had a role in assassinating his uncle JFK — its part of his motivation for pushing Amaryllis Fox Kennedy for deputy CIA director
RKF Jr. has told people his daughter-in-law would help get to the bottom of it
www.axios.com/2024/12/11/r...
Exclusive: RFK Jr.'s secret push to prove CIA killed uncle
"RFK believes that and wants to get to the bottom of it," a source told Axios.
www.axios.com
December 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM
SCOOP w/ @axios.com Mike Allen
RFK Jr. believes the CIA had a role in assassinating his uncle JFK — its part of his motivation for pushing Amaryllis Fox Kennedy for deputy CIA director
RKF Jr. has told people his daughter-in-law would help get to the bottom of it
www.axios.com/2024/12/11/r...
RFK Jr. believes the CIA had a role in assassinating his uncle JFK — its part of his motivation for pushing Amaryllis Fox Kennedy for deputy CIA director
RKF Jr. has told people his daughter-in-law would help get to the bottom of it
www.axios.com/2024/12/11/r...