Emily Wilkins
@emrwilkins.bsky.social
DC Correspondent with CNBC covering the intersection of business and policy on Capitol Hill. Former President of the National Press Club.
AI PAC Leading the Future has it's first target - NY-12 candidate Alex Bores.
PAC has $100M in the bank and plans a "multi million" investment before the June primary in digital, per a spokesperson.
PAC has $100M in the bank and plans a "multi million" investment before the June primary in digital, per a spokesperson.
November 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
AI PAC Leading the Future has it's first target - NY-12 candidate Alex Bores.
PAC has $100M in the bank and plans a "multi million" investment before the June primary in digital, per a spokesperson.
PAC has $100M in the bank and plans a "multi million" investment before the June primary in digital, per a spokesperson.
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Today, Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social released a statement on the extended appeal in Dong Yuyu’s appeal extension:
"This pattern of delays continues to suggest the government does not have the evidence needed to make their case."
Full statement: www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
"This pattern of delays continues to suggest the government does not have the evidence needed to make their case."
Full statement: www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
National Press Club Statement on Dong Yuyu’s Appeal Extension
WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 – Following is a statement from Mike Balsamo, president of the National Press Club:
“We understand from the family of Chinese journalist Dong Yuyu, that the deadline for the Beijing...
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October 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Today, Press Club President @mikebalsamo.bsky.social released a statement on the extended appeal in Dong Yuyu’s appeal extension:
"This pattern of delays continues to suggest the government does not have the evidence needed to make their case."
Full statement: www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
"This pattern of delays continues to suggest the government does not have the evidence needed to make their case."
Full statement: www.press.org/newsroom/nat...
Federal layoffs appear to have started in multiple agencies including HHS and Treasury as the shutdown reaches Day 10 with no end in sight.
October 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Federal layoffs appear to have started in multiple agencies including HHS and Treasury as the shutdown reaches Day 10 with no end in sight.
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CPI inflation report will be released by Labor Department, while other data is delayed by shutdown
CPI inflation report will be released by Labor Department, while other data is delayed by shutdown
The Labor Department will bring back staff to work on a key inflation report.
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October 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
CPI inflation report will be released by Labor Department, while other data is delayed by shutdown
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We had a great time on Tuesday night hosting Alsu Kurmasheva for a conversation about press freedom. Thanks to all who attended, asked great questions, and committed themselves to fighting for a free and fair press around the world.
October 10, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We had a great time on Tuesday night hosting Alsu Kurmasheva for a conversation about press freedom. Thanks to all who attended, asked great questions, and committed themselves to fighting for a free and fair press around the world.
Today is the first day that federal workers will see the shutdown reflected in their pay.
They will get a paycheck, but only a partial one (pay period began in September and workers will be paid for the days they worked before the shutdown.)
They will get a paycheck, but only a partial one (pay period began in September and workers will be paid for the days they worked before the shutdown.)
October 10, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today is the first day that federal workers will see the shutdown reflected in their pay.
They will get a paycheck, but only a partial one (pay period began in September and workers will be paid for the days they worked before the shutdown.)
They will get a paycheck, but only a partial one (pay period began in September and workers will be paid for the days they worked before the shutdown.)
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30 days left until we run for Austin Tice, the longest-held journalist in captivity.
Register at the link! runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Register at the link! runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
October 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM
30 days left until we run for Austin Tice, the longest-held journalist in captivity.
Register at the link! runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Register at the link! runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Sen. Shaheen with the update on how shutdown talks are going-
“It would be a lot easier to solve the situation if Russ Vought would stop talking.
“It would be a lot easier to solve the situation if Russ Vought would stop talking.
October 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Sen. Shaheen with the update on how shutdown talks are going-
“It would be a lot easier to solve the situation if Russ Vought would stop talking.
“It would be a lot easier to solve the situation if Russ Vought would stop talking.
Shaheen tells me Trump’s comments today on healthcare were “helpful.”
“To have the President say this is something that we need to address, is important.”
“To have the President say this is something that we need to address, is important.”
October 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Shaheen tells me Trump’s comments today on healthcare were “helpful.”
“To have the President say this is something that we need to address, is important.”
“To have the President say this is something that we need to address, is important.”
WH Press Sec Leavitt ratcheting up he pressure on Senate Democrats to vote to fund the government ahead of tonight's vote-
"If the Democrats do not vote to open the government tonight, federal workers will not receive their next full paycheck."
"If the Democrats do not vote to open the government tonight, federal workers will not receive their next full paycheck."
October 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
WH Press Sec Leavitt ratcheting up he pressure on Senate Democrats to vote to fund the government ahead of tonight's vote-
"If the Democrats do not vote to open the government tonight, federal workers will not receive their next full paycheck."
"If the Democrats do not vote to open the government tonight, federal workers will not receive their next full paycheck."
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Registration is now open for the 2025 Run for Austin Tice virtual 5k!
Run from anywhere on Saturday, November 8 to show your support for Austin, a journalist who has been wrongfully detained for over a decade.
runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Run from anywhere on Saturday, November 8 to show your support for Austin, a journalist who has been wrongfully detained for over a decade.
runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
September 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Registration is now open for the 2025 Run for Austin Tice virtual 5k!
Run from anywhere on Saturday, November 8 to show your support for Austin, a journalist who has been wrongfully detained for over a decade.
runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Run from anywhere on Saturday, November 8 to show your support for Austin, a journalist who has been wrongfully detained for over a decade.
runsignup.com/Race/DC/Wash...
Susan Collins tells me the @USGAO has standing to sue the White House over the pocket rescission.
“I believe that GAO, which is empowered under the impoundment control and budget the impoundment and Budget Control Act of 1974 to sue in cases should do so.”
“I believe that GAO, which is empowered under the impoundment control and budget the impoundment and Budget Control Act of 1974 to sue in cases should do so.”
September 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Susan Collins tells me the @USGAO has standing to sue the White House over the pocket rescission.
“I believe that GAO, which is empowered under the impoundment control and budget the impoundment and Budget Control Act of 1974 to sue in cases should do so.”
“I believe that GAO, which is empowered under the impoundment control and budget the impoundment and Budget Control Act of 1974 to sue in cases should do so.”
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I had the honor of meeting @alsuk.bsky.social a few months after she was released from her unjust detention in Russia. Now you can, too!
Join us Oct. 7 for a reception celebrating @pfc-npc.bsky.social and its vital work supporting journalists like Alsu.
RSVP: www.press.org/events/press...
Join us Oct. 7 for a reception celebrating @pfc-npc.bsky.social and its vital work supporting journalists like Alsu.
RSVP: www.press.org/events/press...
September 24, 2025 at 1:05 PM
I had the honor of meeting @alsuk.bsky.social a few months after she was released from her unjust detention in Russia. Now you can, too!
Join us Oct. 7 for a reception celebrating @pfc-npc.bsky.social and its vital work supporting journalists like Alsu.
RSVP: www.press.org/events/press...
Join us Oct. 7 for a reception celebrating @pfc-npc.bsky.social and its vital work supporting journalists like Alsu.
RSVP: www.press.org/events/press...
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Members of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social are invited to a reception on October 7 with freed journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to learn her story and hear about developments in the press freedom space in Russia, Europe, and around the world.
RSVP (and bring a guest!): www.press.org/events/press...
RSVP (and bring a guest!): www.press.org/events/press...
Press Freedom Reception
Join the Press Freedom Team on Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m. for an upcoming reception at the National Press Club!
National Press Club members and Press Freedom Center staff will be joined by Alsu Kur...
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September 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Members of the @pressclubdc.bsky.social are invited to a reception on October 7 with freed journalist Alsu Kurmasheva to learn her story and hear about developments in the press freedom space in Russia, Europe, and around the world.
RSVP (and bring a guest!): www.press.org/events/press...
RSVP (and bring a guest!): www.press.org/events/press...
I asked Jeffries if a verbal agreement from GOP leaders to work on ACA tax credits would be enough unlock Dem votes.
Nope.
"Any agreement related to protecting the health care of the American people has to be ironclad and in legislation," Jeffries told me.
Nope.
"Any agreement related to protecting the health care of the American people has to be ironclad and in legislation," Jeffries told me.
September 24, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I asked Jeffries if a verbal agreement from GOP leaders to work on ACA tax credits would be enough unlock Dem votes.
Nope.
"Any agreement related to protecting the health care of the American people has to be ironclad and in legislation," Jeffries told me.
Nope.
"Any agreement related to protecting the health care of the American people has to be ironclad and in legislation," Jeffries told me.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong was on the hill this week asking lawmakers to ensure crypto exchanges will still be able to offer customers rewards that a look a lot like interest.
"They should have to compete on a level playing field in crypto."
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/18/s...
"They should have to compete on a level playing field in crypto."
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Coinbase CEO says banks are fighting stablecoin rewards with 'boogeyman' issues
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said banks should have to "compete on a level playing field in crypto."
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September 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong was on the hill this week asking lawmakers to ensure crypto exchanges will still be able to offer customers rewards that a look a lot like interest.
"They should have to compete on a level playing field in crypto."
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/18/s...
"They should have to compete on a level playing field in crypto."
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/18/s...
Stephen Miran is expected to get confirmed to the Fed tonight, just in time for tomorrow's meeting.
A procedural vote is set to take place around 5:30pm - with the final vote later this evening.
A procedural vote is set to take place around 5:30pm - with the final vote later this evening.
September 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Stephen Miran is expected to get confirmed to the Fed tonight, just in time for tomorrow's meeting.
A procedural vote is set to take place around 5:30pm - with the final vote later this evening.
A procedural vote is set to take place around 5:30pm - with the final vote later this evening.
Over the years, there have been many attempts to ban Congressional stock trading.
Now, all those lawmakers are backing one bill-
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/b...
Now, all those lawmakers are backing one bill-
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/b...
Ban on congressional stock ownership gains momentum with new bill
A ban on congressional stock trades is gaining momentum after a bipartisan group of lawmakers have unified around a single proposal.
www.cnbc.com
September 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Over the years, there have been many attempts to ban Congressional stock trading.
Now, all those lawmakers are backing one bill-
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/b...
Now, all those lawmakers are backing one bill-
www.cnbc.com/2025/09/03/b...
Congressional stock trading ban news:
Bipartisan group of lawmakers are introducing a new bill tomorrow. Will combine several current bills - hope is having more members unify behind one proposal will help get the bill done.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers are introducing a new bill tomorrow. Will combine several current bills - hope is having more members unify behind one proposal will help get the bill done.
September 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Congressional stock trading ban news:
Bipartisan group of lawmakers are introducing a new bill tomorrow. Will combine several current bills - hope is having more members unify behind one proposal will help get the bill done.
Bipartisan group of lawmakers are introducing a new bill tomorrow. Will combine several current bills - hope is having more members unify behind one proposal will help get the bill done.
Crypto news: Tim Scott said he believes that 12-18 Democrats will ultimately support a market structure bill. Said he meeting with individual members, including those who do NOT sit on the Senate Banking Committee.
August 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Crypto news: Tim Scott said he believes that 12-18 Democrats will ultimately support a market structure bill. Said he meeting with individual members, including those who do NOT sit on the Senate Banking Committee.
Cassidy- whose committee will oversee E.J. Antoni’s nom for BLS- weights in on Antoni via a spokesman
August 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Cassidy- whose committee will oversee E.J. Antoni’s nom for BLS- weights in on Antoni via a spokesman
Schumer on the Senate floor slams Trump for firing the BLS commissioner after a weak jobs report.
"Instead of trying to fix the economy, he shoots the messenger."
Schumer notes Vance voted for her when he was a Senator.
"Instead of trying to fix the economy, he shoots the messenger."
Schumer notes Vance voted for her when he was a Senator.
August 1, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Schumer on the Senate floor slams Trump for firing the BLS commissioner after a weak jobs report.
"Instead of trying to fix the economy, he shoots the messenger."
Schumer notes Vance voted for her when he was a Senator.
"Instead of trying to fix the economy, he shoots the messenger."
Schumer notes Vance voted for her when he was a Senator.
A day before Trump’s tariffs are set to snap back into place, Senate Dems hold a presser on what the costs will be to Americans.
July 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A day before Trump’s tariffs are set to snap back into place, Senate Dems hold a presser on what the costs will be to Americans.
Hawley named his bill banning Congressional stock trading PELOSI as a dis to the $$ she and her husband made during her time in Congress.
Yet, she’s come out in support of the bill.
Statement below-
Yet, she’s come out in support of the bill.
Statement below-
July 30, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Hawley named his bill banning Congressional stock trading PELOSI as a dis to the $$ she and her husband made during her time in Congress.
Yet, she’s come out in support of the bill.
Statement below-
Yet, she’s come out in support of the bill.
Statement below-
Powell skeptical that the Trump mega bill will boost economy -
"The biggest part of the bill was was making permanent existing law on taxes, I don't think we see it as particularly simulative. There should be some stimulus effect, but it shouldn't be significant over the next couple of years."
"The biggest part of the bill was was making permanent existing law on taxes, I don't think we see it as particularly simulative. There should be some stimulus effect, but it shouldn't be significant over the next couple of years."
July 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Powell skeptical that the Trump mega bill will boost economy -
"The biggest part of the bill was was making permanent existing law on taxes, I don't think we see it as particularly simulative. There should be some stimulus effect, but it shouldn't be significant over the next couple of years."
"The biggest part of the bill was was making permanent existing law on taxes, I don't think we see it as particularly simulative. There should be some stimulus effect, but it shouldn't be significant over the next couple of years."