Julie Tsirkin
@newsjul.bsky.social
Capitol Hill Correspondent @NBCNews. First gen. Jersey Girl. Dog mom 🐶
6.5 years ago I moved to DC as a baby reporter. Thrilled to share I’ll now be covering both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue — continuing as a correspondent on Capitol Hill & joining our stellar White House team. Honored to tell the stories that matter with my @nbcnews.com family.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
6.5 years ago I moved to DC as a baby reporter. Thrilled to share I’ll now be covering both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue — continuing as a correspondent on Capitol Hill & joining our stellar White House team. Honored to tell the stories that matter with my @nbcnews.com family.
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NEW: The Trump admin's decision to freeze federal funds for two major infrastructure projects in NY could impact Republicans' efforts to gain control of the Governor's mansion in Jersey
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Frozen federal tunnel funds hit New Jersey's race for governor
Democrat Mikie Sherrill slammed the White House's decision to freeze funds amid the government shutdown. Republican Jack Ciattarelli's campaign placed the blame on Sherrill.
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October 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW: The Trump admin's decision to freeze federal funds for two major infrastructure projects in NY could impact Republicans' efforts to gain control of the Governor's mansion in Jersey
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
scoop: Sen Chris Murphy is donating 100k from his political fund to Indivisible — the latest in a series of donations he says total ~1m to progressive organizing groups taking on the Trump admin
Murphy said fellow Dems should take notes to “meet the moment”
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Murphy said fellow Dems should take notes to “meet the moment”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Sen. Chris Murphy sends funds to anti-Trump organizing groups
The Connecticut Democrat has distributed nearly $1 million this year to groups organizing against the Trump administration.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
scoop: Sen Chris Murphy is donating 100k from his political fund to Indivisible — the latest in a series of donations he says total ~1m to progressive organizing groups taking on the Trump admin
Murphy said fellow Dems should take notes to “meet the moment”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Murphy said fellow Dems should take notes to “meet the moment”
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
NEW: Democrats are ramping up efforts to investigate Tom Homan over bribery allegations
In a letter obtained 1st by NBC, Senate Homeland Cmte Dems led by Peters, Slotkin & Gallego urged AG Bondi to “immediately” release tapes & docs related to the probe www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
In a letter obtained 1st by NBC, Senate Homeland Cmte Dems led by Peters, Slotkin & Gallego urged AG Bondi to “immediately” release tapes & docs related to the probe www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Senate Democrats urge DOJ to release files related to border czar Tom Homan bribery investigation
Homan was investigated for allegedly accepting $50,000 from undercover FBI agents last year after indicating he could help win government contracts, which the White House has denied.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
NEW: Democrats are ramping up efforts to investigate Tom Homan over bribery allegations
In a letter obtained 1st by NBC, Senate Homeland Cmte Dems led by Peters, Slotkin & Gallego urged AG Bondi to “immediately” release tapes & docs related to the probe www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
In a letter obtained 1st by NBC, Senate Homeland Cmte Dems led by Peters, Slotkin & Gallego urged AG Bondi to “immediately” release tapes & docs related to the probe www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
President Trump is expected to sign a deal TOMORROW to facilitate the sale of TikTok from a Chinese-based company to a group of American investors, two senior White House officials tell @nbcnews.com.
All parties, including China, agreed to the terms, they say. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
All parties, including China, agreed to the terms, they say. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal on Thursday
This structure will comply with a bipartisan law passed in 2024 that sought to ban TikTok if the platform were not sold to U.S.-based owners this year.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
President Trump is expected to sign a deal TOMORROW to facilitate the sale of TikTok from a Chinese-based company to a group of American investors, two senior White House officials tell @nbcnews.com.
All parties, including China, agreed to the terms, they say. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
All parties, including China, agreed to the terms, they say. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Happening now:
Sen. Chris Murphy says the Trump administration is “choosing to exploit” the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk “to weaponize the federal government to destroy Donald Trump's political opposition.”
Sen. Chris Murphy says the Trump administration is “choosing to exploit” the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk “to weaponize the federal government to destroy Donald Trump's political opposition.”
September 18, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Happening now:
Sen. Chris Murphy says the Trump administration is “choosing to exploit” the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk “to weaponize the federal government to destroy Donald Trump's political opposition.”
Sen. Chris Murphy says the Trump administration is “choosing to exploit” the horrific murder of Charlie Kirk “to weaponize the federal government to destroy Donald Trump's political opposition.”
SCOOP: Amid intense polarization, alleviating the rising cost of child care for millions of families is an area Republicans & Democrats could find common ground
And that’s why a bipartisan group of Senators is working to expand a key grant program: www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
And that’s why a bipartisan group of Senators is working to expand a key grant program: www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Bipartisan Senate group releases new bill to help increase affordable child care
The new legislation seeks to address rising child care costs by granting funding to states to help families who currently make too much money to qualify for assistance.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
SCOOP: Amid intense polarization, alleviating the rising cost of child care for millions of families is an area Republicans & Democrats could find common ground
And that’s why a bipartisan group of Senators is working to expand a key grant program: www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
And that’s why a bipartisan group of Senators is working to expand a key grant program: www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...
Democratic Gov Josh Shapiro is keynoting the Eradicate Hate summit in Pittsburgh, a group founded in the wake of the Tree of Life shooting
He was introduced by former Gov Corbett, who shared that as a lifelong Republican, he and Shapiro agree on one thing: violence needs to end
He was introduced by former Gov Corbett, who shared that as a lifelong Republican, he and Shapiro agree on one thing: violence needs to end
September 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Democratic Gov Josh Shapiro is keynoting the Eradicate Hate summit in Pittsburgh, a group founded in the wake of the Tree of Life shooting
He was introduced by former Gov Corbett, who shared that as a lifelong Republican, he and Shapiro agree on one thing: violence needs to end
He was introduced by former Gov Corbett, who shared that as a lifelong Republican, he and Shapiro agree on one thing: violence needs to end
Sen. Bernie Sanders out with one of the strongest statements from any elected official about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and disturbing rise in political violence x.com/sensanders/s...
Sen. Bernie Sanders on X: "The murder of Charlie Kirk is part of a disturbing rise in political violence that threatens to hollow out our public life. A free society relies on the premise that people can speak out without fear or humiliation. No more political violence. https://t.co/SR71FJkiDz" / X
The murder of Charlie Kirk is part of a disturbing rise in political violence that threatens to hollow out our public life. A free society relies on the premise that people can speak out without fear or humiliation. No more political violence. https://t.co/SR71FJkiDz
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September 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Sen. Bernie Sanders out with one of the strongest statements from any elected official about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and disturbing rise in political violence x.com/sensanders/s...
GOP Rep Don Bacon says he wishes President Trump would unite the country after Kirk shooting
“But he’s a populist, and populists dwell on anger… I have to remind people, we had Democrats killed in Minnesota too, right?”
“But he’s a populist, and populists dwell on anger… I have to remind people, we had Democrats killed in Minnesota too, right?”
September 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
GOP Rep Don Bacon says he wishes President Trump would unite the country after Kirk shooting
“But he’s a populist, and populists dwell on anger… I have to remind people, we had Democrats killed in Minnesota too, right?”
“But he’s a populist, and populists dwell on anger… I have to remind people, we had Democrats killed in Minnesota too, right?”
Speaker Johnson told us not many lawmakers took advantage of enhanced security $ over the summer, but after yesterday, members & spouses are scared
They’d need to hire 5k (more) officers to secure all members, which isn’t possible, he said
“You have to change the human heart”
They’d need to hire 5k (more) officers to secure all members, which isn’t possible, he said
“You have to change the human heart”
September 11, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Speaker Johnson told us not many lawmakers took advantage of enhanced security $ over the summer, but after yesterday, members & spouses are scared
They’d need to hire 5k (more) officers to secure all members, which isn’t possible, he said
“You have to change the human heart”
They’d need to hire 5k (more) officers to secure all members, which isn’t possible, he said
“You have to change the human heart”
NEW: Former Meta employees say they saw child abuse in VR before company blocked research
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, one of the whistleblowers told me social media platforms are so unsafe, parents should keep their kids off of them — period www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, one of the whistleblowers told me social media platforms are so unsafe, parents should keep their kids off of them — period www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
Former Meta employees say they saw child abuse in VR before company blocked research
The former employees testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law.
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September 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
NEW: Former Meta employees say they saw child abuse in VR before company blocked research
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, one of the whistleblowers told me social media platforms are so unsafe, parents should keep their kids off of them — period www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, one of the whistleblowers told me social media platforms are so unsafe, parents should keep their kids off of them — period www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
TOMORROW: GOP & Democratic staff on the House Oversight Committee, including lawyers, will meet with the Epstein Estate in NY to view *unredacted* materials, like the Birthday book
The House investigation is plowing ahead…
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The House investigation is plowing ahead…
@nbcnews.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
TOMORROW: GOP & Democratic staff on the House Oversight Committee, including lawyers, will meet with the Epstein Estate in NY to view *unredacted* materials, like the Birthday book
The House investigation is plowing ahead…
@nbcnews.com
The House investigation is plowing ahead…
@nbcnews.com
Epstein survivors on the Hill say they have been “discussing creating our own list of names”
Lisa Phillips: “We know the names. Many of us were abused by them. Together as survivors we will confidentially compile the names that were regularly in the Epstein world.”
Lisa Phillips: “We know the names. Many of us were abused by them. Together as survivors we will confidentially compile the names that were regularly in the Epstein world.”
September 3, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Epstein survivors on the Hill say they have been “discussing creating our own list of names”
Lisa Phillips: “We know the names. Many of us were abused by them. Together as survivors we will confidentially compile the names that were regularly in the Epstein world.”
Lisa Phillips: “We know the names. Many of us were abused by them. Together as survivors we will confidentially compile the names that were regularly in the Epstein world.”
🧵 Myrtle Beach — Rep Nancy Mace, holding her 1st town hall since announcing her run for Governor (and one of her only town halls this year), says she will “walk into every lions den” and talk to anyone
The event is ticketed (free) but those who aren’t supportive of Mace are being asked to leave
The event is ticketed (free) but those who aren’t supportive of Mace are being asked to leave
August 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
🧵 Myrtle Beach — Rep Nancy Mace, holding her 1st town hall since announcing her run for Governor (and one of her only town halls this year), says she will “walk into every lions den” and talk to anyone
The event is ticketed (free) but those who aren’t supportive of Mace are being asked to leave
The event is ticketed (free) but those who aren’t supportive of Mace are being asked to leave
NEW: Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin tells Democrats to 'go nuclear' in redistricting fight
We went to her only town hall of the recess… and talked to the rising Democratic star about the future of the party & more
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
We went to her only town hall of the recess… and talked to the rising Democratic star about the future of the party & more
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin urges fellow Democrats to 'go nuclear' in redistricting fight
Slotkin told NBC News that she, like many Democrats, wants nonpartisan congressional maps. But if Republicans redraw the lines in Texas, Democrats should go on offense.
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August 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
NEW: Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin tells Democrats to 'go nuclear' in redistricting fight
We went to her only town hall of the recess… and talked to the rising Democratic star about the future of the party & more
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
We went to her only town hall of the recess… and talked to the rising Democratic star about the future of the party & more
www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...
WATCH: I traveled to rural parts of Missouri to hear from patients and providers directly
Their message to lawmakers considering Medicaid cuts that would impact their funding?
"There is no more fat to trim" www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
Their message to lawmakers considering Medicaid cuts that would impact their funding?
"There is no more fat to trim" www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
‘We will see loss of life’: How GOP Medicaid reforms could threaten rural hospitals
NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin reports from rural Missouri, where some hospital leaders warn that Republicans’ Medicaid reforms could force closures and jeopardize care in underserv...
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June 25, 2025 at 8:55 PM
WATCH: I traveled to rural parts of Missouri to hear from patients and providers directly
Their message to lawmakers considering Medicaid cuts that would impact their funding?
"There is no more fat to trim" www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
Their message to lawmakers considering Medicaid cuts that would impact their funding?
"There is no more fat to trim" www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
Sen Tillis circulated a doc to Senate GOP last night outlining how the Medicaid provisions in their sweeping bill could hurt states, particularly red ones
He estimates 600k people in his state could lose coverage but hasn’t said he’d oppose the bill www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
He estimates 600k people in his state could lose coverage but hasn’t said he’d oppose the bill www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis circulates document outlining potential damage from Medicaid provisions in Trump's big bill
Sen.
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June 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Sen Tillis circulated a doc to Senate GOP last night outlining how the Medicaid provisions in their sweeping bill could hurt states, particularly red ones
He estimates 600k people in his state could lose coverage but hasn’t said he’d oppose the bill www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
He estimates 600k people in his state could lose coverage but hasn’t said he’d oppose the bill www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Reposted by Julie Tsirkin
June 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
NEWS: Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli wins GOP primary for New Jersey governor
We're at his election night party where he is expected to address supporters any minute...
Meanwhile Rep Mikie Sherrill leads the pack on the Dem side but race hasn't been called www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
We're at his election night party where he is expected to address supporters any minute...
Meanwhile Rep Mikie Sherrill leads the pack on the Dem side but race hasn't been called www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli wins GOP primary for New Jersey governor
NBC News projects a Republican primary win for the former state legislator, who has pitched himself as the Republican best positioned to win in November.
www.nbcnews.com
June 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
NEWS: Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli wins GOP primary for New Jersey governor
We're at his election night party where he is expected to address supporters any minute...
Meanwhile Rep Mikie Sherrill leads the pack on the Dem side but race hasn't been called www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
We're at his election night party where he is expected to address supporters any minute...
Meanwhile Rep Mikie Sherrill leads the pack on the Dem side but race hasn't been called www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
🧵It’s Primary Eve in the New Jersey Gubernatorial race, but a big focus is what’s happening across the country in LA… at least among the Democratic candidates & voters that we spent time with today
June 10, 2025 at 3:51 PM
🧵It’s Primary Eve in the New Jersey Gubernatorial race, but a big focus is what’s happening across the country in LA… at least among the Democratic candidates & voters that we spent time with today
NEWS: Schumer's event tonight promoting his book on
Antisemitism was interrupted by pro-Palestinian/anti-Israel protests
The event went on as planned
Schumer said: “The founding fathers said we might disagree on our views, but we should debate them and treat each other civilly"
Antisemitism was interrupted by pro-Palestinian/anti-Israel protests
The event went on as planned
Schumer said: “The founding fathers said we might disagree on our views, but we should debate them and treat each other civilly"
May 30, 2025 at 2:34 AM
NEWS: Schumer's event tonight promoting his book on
Antisemitism was interrupted by pro-Palestinian/anti-Israel protests
The event went on as planned
Schumer said: “The founding fathers said we might disagree on our views, but we should debate them and treat each other civilly"
Antisemitism was interrupted by pro-Palestinian/anti-Israel protests
The event went on as planned
Schumer said: “The founding fathers said we might disagree on our views, but we should debate them and treat each other civilly"
NEW -- FDA Chief Dr. Marty Makary on new vaccine guidelines: "I think the decision should be between a doctor and a pregnant woman"
Admin hasn't released data behind the move
On this, Makary opposes "the idea that the government has to tell you what to do"
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Admin hasn't released data behind the move
On this, Makary opposes "the idea that the government has to tell you what to do"
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
FDA chief says pregnant women should decide on Covid vaccine with doctors
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to revoke the Covid vaccine recommendation for pregnant women has raised alarm among OB-GYNs.
www.nbcnews.com
May 28, 2025 at 11:54 PM
NEW -- FDA Chief Dr. Marty Makary on new vaccine guidelines: "I think the decision should be between a doctor and a pregnant woman"
Admin hasn't released data behind the move
On this, Makary opposes "the idea that the government has to tell you what to do"
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Admin hasn't released data behind the move
On this, Makary opposes "the idea that the government has to tell you what to do"
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
GOP leadership taking a victory lap after passing Trump’s Budget bill with narrow majority
Whip Tom Emmer: “Don’t doubt House Republicans”
Rep Lisa McClain: “Thank God for House Republicans”
Speaker Johnson says media & Democrats “have been proven wrong”
All tout Trump’s help
Whip Tom Emmer: “Don’t doubt House Republicans”
Rep Lisa McClain: “Thank God for House Republicans”
Speaker Johnson says media & Democrats “have been proven wrong”
All tout Trump’s help
May 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
GOP leadership taking a victory lap after passing Trump’s Budget bill with narrow majority
Whip Tom Emmer: “Don’t doubt House Republicans”
Rep Lisa McClain: “Thank God for House Republicans”
Speaker Johnson says media & Democrats “have been proven wrong”
All tout Trump’s help
Whip Tom Emmer: “Don’t doubt House Republicans”
Rep Lisa McClain: “Thank God for House Republicans”
Speaker Johnson says media & Democrats “have been proven wrong”
All tout Trump’s help