Casey Wooten
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House of Representatives reporter for National Journal.
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Amid all the news in Washington, a major issue is bubbling below the surface: the looming debt ceiling deadline. In this free Q&A, NJ's @caseywooten.bsky.social sits down with Shai Akabas, executive director of the economic-policy program at the @bpc-bipartisan.bsky.social:
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Q+A with Shai Akabas
The executive director of the economic-policy program at the Bipartisan Policy Center discusses the debt ceiling and the risks of not extending it.
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March 26, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Amid all the news in Washington, a major issue is bubbling below the surface: the looming debt ceiling deadline. In this free Q&A, NJ's @caseywooten.bsky.social sits down with Shai Akabas, executive director of the economic-policy program at the @bpc-bipartisan.bsky.social:
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Tonight we riot.
The Celsius at the Senate refectory is now $.10 more. #Trumpflation
January 23, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Tonight we riot.
The Capitol rotunda awaits Jimmy Carter, who is set to be brought in soon.
January 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The Capitol rotunda awaits Jimmy Carter, who is set to be brought in soon.
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A surprisingly pain-free re-election to speaker for Mike Johnson and a new leader takes charge in the Senate. @caseywooten.bsky.social, @savbehrmanndc.bsky.social, and
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With opposition folding, Speaker Johnson retains gavel as Thune assumes leadership in Senate
After a call from Donald Trump to holdouts led to switched votes, the Louisiana Republican wins the speakership with a whisker-thin margin on the first ballot.
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January 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
A surprisingly pain-free re-election to speaker for Mike Johnson and a new leader takes charge in the Senate. @caseywooten.bsky.social, @savbehrmanndc.bsky.social, and
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Both sides of the aisle mostly smiles. Everyone get to go home now.
January 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Both sides of the aisle mostly smiles. Everyone get to go home now.
Two years ago, McCarthy had 4 dissenters on the 14th ballot and then won on the 15th.
Johnson has work to do, but he's still ahead of McCarthy.
Johnson has work to do, but he's still ahead of McCarthy.
January 3, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Two years ago, McCarthy had 4 dissenters on the 14th ballot and then won on the 15th.
Johnson has work to do, but he's still ahead of McCarthy.
Johnson has work to do, but he's still ahead of McCarthy.
The first round of votes for the speakership is done. Moving to the second round soon. Johnson has to flip two of the three Republicans who voted against him. Likley Ralph Norman and Keith Self. Massey has signaled for days that he's not going to move.
January 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The first round of votes for the speakership is done. Moving to the second round soon. Johnson has to flip two of the three Republicans who voted against him. Likley Ralph Norman and Keith Self. Massey has signaled for days that he's not going to move.
Johnson is on the floor, huddled with Scalise and Emmer.
January 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Johnson is on the floor, huddled with Scalise and Emmer.
Clyde votes for Johnson ultimately.
Of the Republicans who didn't vote initially, Michael Cloud and Andy Biggs, Andy Harris, Chip Roy, Paul Gosar and Mike Waltz, vote for Johnson, Andrew Clyde votes present.
We're still going to a second round.
We're still going to a second round.
January 3, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Clyde votes for Johnson ultimately.
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I believe Clyde ended up voting Johnson
January 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I believe Clyde ended up voting Johnson
Johnson has three votes against him in the first round. The round hasn't been called yet, though. Johnson now sitting in his chair talking Jeff Van Drew and Tim Burchett. Burchett could be key here as he has credibility with the holdouts.
January 3, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Johnson has three votes against him in the first round. The round hasn't been called yet, though. Johnson now sitting in his chair talking Jeff Van Drew and Tim Burchett. Burchett could be key here as he has credibility with the holdouts.
Of the Republicans who didn't vote initially, Michael Cloud and Andy Biggs, Andy Harris, Chip Roy, Paul Gosar and Mike Waltz, vote for Johnson, Andrew Clyde votes present.
We're still going to a second round.
We're still going to a second round.
January 3, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Of the Republicans who didn't vote initially, Michael Cloud and Andy Biggs, Andy Harris, Chip Roy, Paul Gosar and Mike Waltz, vote for Johnson, Andrew Clyde votes present.
We're still going to a second round.
We're still going to a second round.
Rep. Keith Self votes for Byron Donalds for speaker, making him the third to oppose Johnson. Votes still happening.
Johnson is still in better shape than McCarthy was, who lost 19 Republicans on the first round.
Johnson is still in better shape than McCarthy was, who lost 19 Republicans on the first round.
January 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Rep. Keith Self votes for Byron Donalds for speaker, making him the third to oppose Johnson. Votes still happening.
Johnson is still in better shape than McCarthy was, who lost 19 Republicans on the first round.
Johnson is still in better shape than McCarthy was, who lost 19 Republicans on the first round.
What we could see here is Johnson trying to speak to Norman (Massie may be unreachable) and other potential holdouts on changing their vote before the first round is closed. Stay tuned.
January 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What we could see here is Johnson trying to speak to Norman (Massie may be unreachable) and other potential holdouts on changing their vote before the first round is closed. Stay tuned.
Rep. Ralph Norman votes for Jim Jordan, guaranteeing a second round of votes for the speaker.
January 3, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Rep. Ralph Norman votes for Jim Jordan, guaranteeing a second round of votes for the speaker.
Rep. Thomas Massie, as expected, votes against Johnson, backing whip Tom Emmer instead.
January 3, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Rep. Thomas Massie, as expected, votes against Johnson, backing whip Tom Emmer instead.
After saying the speakership vote will go "multiple rounds" Rep. Tim Burchett votes for Johnson. Other Republicans could still vote against Johnson, though.
January 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
After saying the speakership vote will go "multiple rounds" Rep. Tim Burchett votes for Johnson. Other Republicans could still vote against Johnson, though.
Tenn. Rep. Tim Burchett says Johnson speakership vote will go multiple rounds. He's got the power to do that himself, as Johnson can't lose any more GOP votes.
January 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Tenn. Rep. Tim Burchett says Johnson speakership vote will go multiple rounds. He's got the power to do that himself, as Johnson can't lose any more GOP votes.
Speaker's election vibes: some holdouts are falling in line to vote for Johnson, not because of him, but to keep Trump's legislative agenda on track. The optimistic guess in 1-3 rounds of voting. (it's about 90 mins per vote because it's by voice)
January 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Speaker's election vibes: some holdouts are falling in line to vote for Johnson, not because of him, but to keep Trump's legislative agenda on track. The optimistic guess in 1-3 rounds of voting. (it's about 90 mins per vote because it's by voice)
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Jimmy Carter's life was bookended by the publication of The Great Gatsby and the rap battle between Drake and Kendrick, and I think that's beautiful.
December 30, 2024 at 4:29 AM
Jimmy Carter's life was bookended by the publication of The Great Gatsby and the rap battle between Drake and Kendrick, and I think that's beautiful.
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If Americans want Congress to function and not be captured by billionaires, lobbyists and special interests, it should pay members of Congress more. The same goes double for staffers so you don't just have kids from Yale who have mom and dad pay their rent.
December 27, 2024 at 6:51 PM
If Americans want Congress to function and not be captured by billionaires, lobbyists and special interests, it should pay members of Congress more. The same goes double for staffers so you don't just have kids from Yale who have mom and dad pay their rent.
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Want signs of what 2025 will look like on Capitol Hill? Read this unlocked piece from @caseywooten.bsky.social and Lauren Green about the tumult happening in the House:
In chaotic, angry spending battle, 2025 arrives early
Dysfunction has plagued the House for two years. Things are shaping up to get even worse.
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December 20, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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Connolly disputes the notion that Dems were interested in newer, younger members to lead Dems on House Committees, says this race was about experience.
Dems, though, did pick younger candidates for AG and Natural Resources for ranking members today.
Dems, though, did pick younger candidates for AG and Natural Resources for ranking members today.
December 17, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Connolly disputes the notion that Dems were interested in newer, younger members to lead Dems on House Committees, says this race was about experience.
Dems, though, did pick younger candidates for AG and Natural Resources for ranking members today.
Dems, though, did pick younger candidates for AG and Natural Resources for ranking members today.