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New York City Councilman @chiosse.bsky.social filed paperwork today to challenge House Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.
"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.
@spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social
"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.
@spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 PM
New York City Councilman @chiosse.bsky.social filed paperwork today to challenge House Minority Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social.
"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.
@spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social
"Come on in, the water is warm," responded Jeffries when I asked for his reaction.
@spectrumnewsny1.bsky.social
Hiring in DC!
Associate Producer who loves politics with solid writing/researching skills and is a whiz with production. You will work closely with our reporters and support our local channels across the country, plus field produce on Cap Hill and around DC.
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Associate Producer who loves politics with solid writing/researching skills and is a whiz with production. You will work closely with our reporters and support our local channels across the country, plus field produce on Cap Hill and around DC.
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Learn more about and apply for the Associate Producer (Weekends) - Spectrum News 1 at Spectrum here
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October 27, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hiring in DC!
Associate Producer who loves politics with solid writing/researching skills and is a whiz with production. You will work closely with our reporters and support our local channels across the country, plus field produce on Cap Hill and around DC.
jobs.spectrum.com/job/washingt...
Associate Producer who loves politics with solid writing/researching skills and is a whiz with production. You will work closely with our reporters and support our local channels across the country, plus field produce on Cap Hill and around DC.
jobs.spectrum.com/job/washingt...
Hiring in DC: Experienced Political Reporter
A fantastic opportunity for a self-driven journalist to:
* Provide in-depth news coverage of the NY Congressional delegation
* Report on key issues impacting New Yorkers
* Produce compelling, original enterprise stories
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A fantastic opportunity for a self-driven journalist to:
* Provide in-depth news coverage of the NY Congressional delegation
* Report on key issues impacting New Yorkers
* Produce compelling, original enterprise stories
jobs.spectrum.com/job/washingt...
Learn more about and apply for the Multimedia Journalist, Politics - Spectrum News 1 at Spectrum here
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August 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Hiring in DC: Experienced Political Reporter
A fantastic opportunity for a self-driven journalist to:
* Provide in-depth news coverage of the NY Congressional delegation
* Report on key issues impacting New Yorkers
* Produce compelling, original enterprise stories
jobs.spectrum.com/job/washingt...
A fantastic opportunity for a self-driven journalist to:
* Provide in-depth news coverage of the NY Congressional delegation
* Report on key issues impacting New Yorkers
* Produce compelling, original enterprise stories
jobs.spectrum.com/job/washingt...
As redistricting takes focus one state is very familiar with the issue: Alabama.
After the Supreme Court threw out the state's congressional map the path was paved for @repscfigures.bsky.social
@reubenjones1.bsky.social sat down with him:
spectrumlocalnews.com/sc/south-car...
After the Supreme Court threw out the state's congressional map the path was paved for @repscfigures.bsky.social
@reubenjones1.bsky.social sat down with him:
spectrumlocalnews.com/sc/south-car...
Benefitting from Supreme Court ruling Alabama democrat charts course in Congress
Shomari Figures talks about the past six months as a lawmaker
spectrumlocalnews.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:46 PM
As redistricting takes focus one state is very familiar with the issue: Alabama.
After the Supreme Court threw out the state's congressional map the path was paved for @repscfigures.bsky.social
@reubenjones1.bsky.social sat down with him:
spectrumlocalnews.com/sc/south-car...
After the Supreme Court threw out the state's congressional map the path was paved for @repscfigures.bsky.social
@reubenjones1.bsky.social sat down with him:
spectrumlocalnews.com/sc/south-car...
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Rep. Mark Pocan was being interviewed by @reportsbychar.bsky.social today when Rep. Derrick Van Orden pulled up on his Harley, revving it.
Things went south quickly
“Classy as always man,” Pocan said.
“Have you lost your mind?” DVO shot back.
“Oh my God, are you drinking right now, Derrick?”
Things went south quickly
“Classy as always man,” Pocan said.
“Have you lost your mind?” DVO shot back.
“Oh my God, are you drinking right now, Derrick?”
July 17, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Rep. Mark Pocan was being interviewed by @reportsbychar.bsky.social today when Rep. Derrick Van Orden pulled up on his Harley, revving it.
Things went south quickly
“Classy as always man,” Pocan said.
“Have you lost your mind?” DVO shot back.
“Oh my God, are you drinking right now, Derrick?”
Things went south quickly
“Classy as always man,” Pocan said.
“Have you lost your mind?” DVO shot back.
“Oh my God, are you drinking right now, Derrick?”
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Watch an extraordinary moment on Capitol Hill caught on camera.
WI Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online, but the confrontation today was in person with both sides hurling insults.
Full story: spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
WI Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online, but the confrontation today was in person with both sides hurling insults.
Full story: spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
Pocan, Van Orden have argument on Capitol Hill
Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online. On Wednesday, the confrontation was in person.
spectrumnews1.com
July 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Watch an extraordinary moment on Capitol Hill caught on camera.
WI Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online, but the confrontation today was in person with both sides hurling insults.
Full story: spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
WI Congressmen Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan frequently spar online, but the confrontation today was in person with both sides hurling insults.
Full story: spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee...
WATCH: The Rise of Rep. Jasmine Crockett
U.S. @repjasmine.bsky.social Crockett (D-Dallas) is carving out a path for herself in Congress.
@reenajade reports for Capital Tonight Texas
youtu.be/NDj1rFTqC-8?...
U.S. @repjasmine.bsky.social Crockett (D-Dallas) is carving out a path for herself in Congress.
@reenajade reports for Capital Tonight Texas
youtu.be/NDj1rFTqC-8?...
The rise of Rep. Jasmine Crockett | Capital Tonight
YouTube video by Spectrum News
youtu.be
June 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
WATCH: The Rise of Rep. Jasmine Crockett
U.S. @repjasmine.bsky.social Crockett (D-Dallas) is carving out a path for herself in Congress.
@reenajade reports for Capital Tonight Texas
youtu.be/NDj1rFTqC-8?...
U.S. @repjasmine.bsky.social Crockett (D-Dallas) is carving out a path for herself in Congress.
@reenajade reports for Capital Tonight Texas
youtu.be/NDj1rFTqC-8?...
Ninety-two-year-old Virigina Ali is an institution in and of herself on Washington DC’s U Street. She still loves going from table to table at the restaurant she and her late husband Ben started nearly 70 years ago — the DC landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl.
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/hum...
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/hum...
U Street: Those who have persevered in DC’s historically Black neighborhood
We look at those who have embodied resilience for decades of prosperity and upheaval on Washington DC's U Street.
baynews9.com
June 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Ninety-two-year-old Virigina Ali is an institution in and of herself on Washington DC’s U Street. She still loves going from table to table at the restaurant she and her late husband Ben started nearly 70 years ago — the DC landmark Ben’s Chili Bowl.
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/hum...
baynews9.com/fl/tampa/hum...
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President Trump has now pardoned 9 members of Congress convicted of crimes
May 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
President Trump has now pardoned 9 members of Congress convicted of crimes
great reporting... Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner
www.nytimes.com
May 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
great reporting... Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner www.nytimes.com/2025/05/27/u...
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-...
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
spectrumnews1.com
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-...
U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments related to Pres. Trump's plans to end birthright citizenship on May 15h
@ekoslof.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/UVXjdzx22bk?...
@ekoslof.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/UVXjdzx22bk?...
Does Trump have the power to end birthright citizenship?
YouTube video by Spectrum News
youtu.be
April 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments related to Pres. Trump's plans to end birthright citizenship on May 15h
@ekoslof.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/UVXjdzx22bk?...
@ekoslof.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/UVXjdzx22bk?...
WATCH: Gov. Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless
@casssemyon.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/ESWlYdlz28M?...
@casssemyon.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/ESWlYdlz28M?...
Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless
YouTube video by Spectrum News
youtu.be
April 21, 2025 at 8:18 PM
WATCH: Gov. Newsom says talking to Trump allies matters. Critics say it’s reckless
@casssemyon.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/ESWlYdlz28M?...
@casssemyon.bsky.social reports.
youtu.be/ESWlYdlz28M?...
Is Your Podcast Ready for Smart TVs?
YouTube says people watched more than 400 million hours of podcasts in their living rooms last year.
open.substack.com/pub/johnword...
YouTube says people watched more than 400 million hours of podcasts in their living rooms last year.
open.substack.com/pub/johnword...
Is Your Podcast Ready for Smart TVs?
More consumers are buying Smart TVs and watching podcasts there. Here's how to prepare your show for the living room.
open.substack.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Is Your Podcast Ready for Smart TVs?
YouTube says people watched more than 400 million hours of podcasts in their living rooms last year.
open.substack.com/pub/johnword...
YouTube says people watched more than 400 million hours of podcasts in their living rooms last year.
open.substack.com/pub/johnword...
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NY Rep. @pkryan.bsky.social is urging Democrats to adopt a 'patriotic populism' message to counter Trump's right-wing populist style.
Last week, this approach was front and center as Ryan joined moderate & progressive Dems in launching the “Monopoly Busters” caucus ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Last week, this approach was front and center as Ryan joined moderate & progressive Dems in launching the “Monopoly Busters” caucus ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Rep. Pat Ryan pitches 'patriotic populism' to counter Trump
Ryan says he deployed this sort of message during his successful re-election bid in 2024 in a competitive NY district.
ny1.com
April 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
NY Rep. @pkryan.bsky.social is urging Democrats to adopt a 'patriotic populism' message to counter Trump's right-wing populist style.
Last week, this approach was front and center as Ryan joined moderate & progressive Dems in launching the “Monopoly Busters” caucus ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
Last week, this approach was front and center as Ryan joined moderate & progressive Dems in launching the “Monopoly Busters” caucus ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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In the past few months President Donald Trump has recruited numerous North Carolina Republicans to join his administration.
Here’s a look at those he has and hasn’t selected.
Insight from @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
Here’s a look at those he has and hasn’t selected.
Insight from @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
Theses are the North Carolina Republicans chosen for the Trump Administration
In the past few months President Donald Trump has recruited numerous North Carolina Republicans to join his administration.
spectrumlocalnews.com
April 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
In the past few months President Donald Trump has recruited numerous North Carolina Republicans to join his administration.
Here’s a look at those he has and hasn’t selected.
Insight from @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
Here’s a look at those he has and hasn’t selected.
Insight from @chriscooperwcu.bsky.social:
spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte... #ncpol
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The new head of the U.S. Forest Service comes from the timber industry.
And in March Trump signed an executive order expanding timber production.
That’s led to concerns about what’s to come at the Forest Service.
Full Story: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
And in March Trump signed an executive order expanding timber production.
That’s led to concerns about what’s to come at the Forest Service.
Full Story: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
'Morale is at an all-time low:' Concerns about direction of U.S. Forest Service
The agency is facing staffing cuts that advocates warn could have a major impact on the nation’s forests and environment.
spectrumlocalnews.com
April 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The new head of the U.S. Forest Service comes from the timber industry.
And in March Trump signed an executive order expanding timber production.
That’s led to concerns about what’s to come at the Forest Service.
Full Story: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
And in March Trump signed an executive order expanding timber production.
That’s led to concerns about what’s to come at the Forest Service.
Full Story: spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/charlotte...
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Story: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
NEW: Amid concerns that HHS staffing cuts will undermine the World Trade Center Health Program, @schumer.senate.gov has written to HHS Sec. Kennedy, demanding he "promptly rehire the NIOSH staff essential to carrying out the WTCHP mission."
Letter shared first with me/NY1
Letter shared first with me/NY1
April 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Story: ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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Jeffries on Judge dismissing the Mayor Adams case:
"The effort by the Trump administration to extort the sitting Mayor of the City of New York has failed spectacularly. Failed spectacularly."
"The effort by the Trump administration to extort the sitting Mayor of the City of New York has failed spectacularly. Failed spectacularly."
April 2, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Jeffries on Judge dismissing the Mayor Adams case:
"The effort by the Trump administration to extort the sitting Mayor of the City of New York has failed spectacularly. Failed spectacularly."
"The effort by the Trump administration to extort the sitting Mayor of the City of New York has failed spectacularly. Failed spectacularly."
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.
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
His team tells @casssemyon.bsky.social that he plans to stay in the race — no matter what former VP Kamala Harris decides to do.
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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.
ny1.com
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.
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
His team tells @casssemyon.bsky.social that he plans to stay in the race — no matter what former VP Kamala Harris decides to do.
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...
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What began as a 2021 campaign trail Twitter fight has evolved into constant attacks between two members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
My look at the worsening relationship between Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan: www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
My look at the worsening relationship between Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan: www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
Toxic for years, relations between Wisconsin congressmen Van Orden and Pocan just got much worse
The relationship between Van Orden, a Republican, and Pocan, a Democrat, is the most bitter within the Capitol Hill delegation in recent history.
www.jsonline.com
April 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
What began as a 2021 campaign trail Twitter fight has evolved into constant attacks between two members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation
My look at the worsening relationship between Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan: www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
My look at the worsening relationship between Reps. Derrick Van Orden and Mark Pocan: www.jsonline.com/story/news/p...
WATCH: Sen. Ted Cruz pushes for voucher bill in Texas and calls Signal text group ‘a screwup’ in an interview with
@reenadiamante.bsky.social
spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
@reenadiamante.bsky.social
spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
March 27, 2025 at 1:54 PM
WATCH: Sen. Ted Cruz pushes for voucher bill in Texas and calls Signal text group ‘a screwup’ in an interview with
@reenadiamante.bsky.social
spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
@reenadiamante.bsky.social
spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/austin/ne...
WATCH: @reubenjones1.bsky.social breaks down the outlook for Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
youtu.be/33ZE75uvcB0?...
youtu.be/33ZE75uvcB0?...
Why Thom Tillis is one of the most vulnerable senators in 2026
YouTube video by Spectrum News
youtu.be
March 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
WATCH: @reubenjones1.bsky.social breaks down the outlook for Sen. Thom Tillis in 2026
youtu.be/33ZE75uvcB0?...
youtu.be/33ZE75uvcB0?...
“Since March 11, our campaign has raised over $370,000 from thousands of grassroots donors - an unprecedented statement of support against excessive government spending.” - Rep. Massie (R-KY)
@erinkyspectrum.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill
spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisvill...
@erinkyspectrum.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill
spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisvill...
Kentucky Rep. Massie reports fundraising 'surge' after Trump primary threat
Rep. Massie put up a fundraising post in response to the president and supporters have backed him up. He said he's not worried about a challenge.
spectrumnews1.com
March 18, 2025 at 5:17 PM
“Since March 11, our campaign has raised over $370,000 from thousands of grassroots donors - an unprecedented statement of support against excessive government spending.” - Rep. Massie (R-KY)
@erinkyspectrum.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill
spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisvill...
@erinkyspectrum.bsky.social reports from Capitol Hill
spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisvill...