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· Mar 21
Inside Democrats’ Reshuffling on Trans Issues
Democrats are talking about how to handle transgender rights politically, after infighting and flailing over the issue in the last year. “We have to create more space in our tent,” said Rep. Sarah McB...
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SCOOP: Sarah McBride and other Dems have discussed how the party must accept Ds with differing stances on trans rights to not alienate people
“We have to create more space in our tent,” she told me
An inside look at Dems’ reshuffling on trans issues:
www.notus.org/congress/tra...
“We have to create more space in our tent,” she told me
An inside look at Dems’ reshuffling on trans issues:
www.notus.org/congress/tra...
👀 House Ethics Committee announces it’s investigating Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who is running for Senate, and his chief, Brandon Phillips
November 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
👀 House Ethics Committee announces it’s investigating Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who is running for Senate, and his chief, Brandon Phillips
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Until recently, the EPA had a pretty legendary group of scientists using cutting-edge computer science to speed up chemical toxicity research.
This team helped with East Palestine, w/ GenX, etc.
I found that at least 16 of them have now left for a single private lab.
This team helped with East Palestine, w/ GenX, etc.
I found that at least 16 of them have now left for a single private lab.
Trump’s Privatization of Science Research Is Underway
The EPA’s scientists that helped in the aftermath of the East Palestine, Ohio, disaster, are now in the private sector. What does that mean for future crises?
www.notus.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Until recently, the EPA had a pretty legendary group of scientists using cutting-edge computer science to speed up chemical toxicity research.
This team helped with East Palestine, w/ GenX, etc.
I found that at least 16 of them have now left for a single private lab.
This team helped with East Palestine, w/ GenX, etc.
I found that at least 16 of them have now left for a single private lab.
New: Trump accused six Democrats of “seditious behavior, punishable by death"
In turn, Republicans suggested Trump didn’t *really* mean what he said
"You know how President Trump is," Tuberville said
"I’m sure the president has his tongue in cheek there," hawley said
www.notus.org/congress/tru...
In turn, Republicans suggested Trump didn’t *really* mean what he said
"You know how President Trump is," Tuberville said
"I’m sure the president has his tongue in cheek there," hawley said
www.notus.org/congress/tru...
‘You Know How President Trump Is’: Republicans Say Trump Isn’t Actually Threatening Democrats
Democratic lawmakers said they were in touch with Capitol Police after Trump accused them of “seditious behaviour, punishable by death.”
www.notus.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
New: Trump accused six Democrats of “seditious behavior, punishable by death"
In turn, Republicans suggested Trump didn’t *really* mean what he said
"You know how President Trump is," Tuberville said
"I’m sure the president has his tongue in cheek there," hawley said
www.notus.org/congress/tru...
In turn, Republicans suggested Trump didn’t *really* mean what he said
"You know how President Trump is," Tuberville said
"I’m sure the president has his tongue in cheek there," hawley said
www.notus.org/congress/tru...
tune in if you’re awake!!
It’s Thursday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and I’ve got some reporting on a new conflict brewing in Congress— that’s just one of the stories we’ve got, with:
☀️ @davearonberg.bsky.social
🥶 Moses Small
☕️ Oriana González
🌅 Akayla Gardner
If you’re up, email waytooearly@ms.now #waytooearly
☀️ @davearonberg.bsky.social
🥶 Moses Small
☕️ Oriana González
🌅 Akayla Gardner
If you’re up, email waytooearly@ms.now #waytooearly
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
tune in if you’re awake!!
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It’s Thursday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and I’ve got some reporting on a new conflict brewing in Congress— that’s just one of the stories we’ve got, with:
☀️ @davearonberg.bsky.social
🥶 Moses Small
☕️ Oriana González
🌅 Akayla Gardner
If you’re up, email waytooearly@ms.now #waytooearly
☀️ @davearonberg.bsky.social
🥶 Moses Small
☕️ Oriana González
🌅 Akayla Gardner
If you’re up, email waytooearly@ms.now #waytooearly
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
It’s Thursday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and I’ve got some reporting on a new conflict brewing in Congress— that’s just one of the stories we’ve got, with:
☀️ @davearonberg.bsky.social
🥶 Moses Small
☕️ Oriana González
🌅 Akayla Gardner
If you’re up, email waytooearly@ms.now #waytooearly
☀️ @davearonberg.bsky.social
🥶 Moses Small
☕️ Oriana González
🌅 Akayla Gardner
If you’re up, email waytooearly@ms.now #waytooearly
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Tomorrow is Trans Day of Remembrance. Every year on TDOR, trans people lost to homicide and violence are remembered at memorials around the country and around the world.
But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
What happened in Room 22?
For a month, seven people held Sam Nordquist captive in a small hotel room, torturing him to death, authorities say. How did it go on in secret?
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Tomorrow is Trans Day of Remembrance. Every year on TDOR, trans people lost to homicide and violence are remembered at memorials around the country and around the world.
But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
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NEW: More NY House Dem primaries coming
- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/20/m...
- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/20/m...
"People are pissed": The "Mamdani revolution" is coming for congressional Democrats
"Anybody who doesn't take the dynamic seriously does so at their peril," said one House Democrat. "I think it's going to be a bloodbath."
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
NEW: More NY House Dem primaries coming
- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/20/m...
- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"
@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/20/m...
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Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then OMB Director Russ Vought talked to him.
https://www.notus.org/congress/mario-diaz-balart-trump-rescissions-appropriations
https://www.notus.org/congress/mario-diaz-balart-trump-rescissions-appropriations
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then OMB Director Russ Vought talked to him.
https://www.notus.org/congress/mario-diaz-balart-trump-rescissions-appropriations
https://www.notus.org/congress/mario-diaz-balart-trump-rescissions-appropriations
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SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
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One senior House Republican tried to add guardrails to funding bills to stop the administration from engaging in so-called “pocket rescissions” — only for the White House to intervene and stop him.
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
One senior House Republican tried to add guardrails to funding bills to stop the administration from engaging in so-called “pocket rescissions” — only for the White House to intervene and stop him.
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
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NEW: I asked @aoc.bsky.social about Chi Ossé filing paperwork to run against Hakeem Jeffries.
“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
Exclusive: AOC says Chi Ossé primary challenge against Jeffries not a "good idea"
Ocasio-Cortez is one of several prominent progressives breaking with the 27-year-old DSA member.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
NEW: I asked @aoc.bsky.social about Chi Ossé filing paperwork to run against Hakeem Jeffries.
“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
Kate Barr, a NC Democrat, sees just one way to be elected to Congress: running as a Republican
She says her bid is serious — and she wants candidates in other gerrymandered states to adopt her strategy: "That's part of why we're trying it"
@christadutton.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
She says her bid is serious — and she wants candidates in other gerrymandered states to adopt her strategy: "That's part of why we're trying it"
@christadutton.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
To Protest Gerrymandering, This North Carolina Democrat Is Running as a Republican
Kate Barr is running to unseat Rep. Tim Moore. Can she start a trend?
www.notus.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Kate Barr, a NC Democrat, sees just one way to be elected to Congress: running as a Republican
She says her bid is serious — and she wants candidates in other gerrymandered states to adopt her strategy: "That's part of why we're trying it"
@christadutton.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
She says her bid is serious — and she wants candidates in other gerrymandered states to adopt her strategy: "That's part of why we're trying it"
@christadutton.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
NEWS: Newly released emails show Jeffrey Epstein discussing his relationship with Donald Trump
Epstein wrote in 2011 that Trump “spent hours at my house” with a victim of sex trafficking, adding that the president was a “dog that hasn’t barked”
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
Epstein wrote in 2011 that Trump “spent hours at my house” with a victim of sex trafficking, adding that the president was a “dog that hasn’t barked”
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
‘Hours At My House’: Newly Revealed Emails Show Jeffrey Epstein Discussing His Relationship With Donald Trump
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a series of emails that reveal correspondence between Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell about Trump.
www.notus.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
NEWS: Newly released emails show Jeffrey Epstein discussing his relationship with Donald Trump
Epstein wrote in 2011 that Trump “spent hours at my house” with a victim of sex trafficking, adding that the president was a “dog that hasn’t barked”
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
Epstein wrote in 2011 that Trump “spent hours at my house” with a victim of sex trafficking, adding that the president was a “dog that hasn’t barked”
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
@alexroarty.bsky.social with the scoop last night: www.notus.org/2026-electio...
November 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM
@alexroarty.bsky.social with the scoop last night: www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Scoop by @alexroarty.bsky.social: Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood, a fmr Cap Hill aide, is considering dropping out of the Senate race to run in the state's 2nd Congressional District, a seat currently held by retiring Jared Golden, per two sources familiar
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Maine Senate Candidate Jordan Wood Is Considering House Bid Instead, Sources Say
The Democrat is thinking about a run for the seat held by retiring Rep. Jared Golden, sources told NOTUS.
www.notus.org
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Scoop by @alexroarty.bsky.social: Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood, a fmr Cap Hill aide, is considering dropping out of the Senate race to run in the state's 2nd Congressional District, a seat currently held by retiring Jared Golden, per two sources familiar
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
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House Dems' caucus call today was full of anger, three sources tell @axios.com
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
"People are f**king pissed": Democrats' shutdown civil war spills out in private call
Nearly "everyone was strongly against" the deal, a House Democrat told Axios.
www.axios.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
House Dems' caucus call today was full of anger, three sources tell @axios.com
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Stansbury: "People are f**king pissed."
Jayapal said Schumer either "can't control his caucus" or he "gave his blessing to the deal."
Susie Lee pushed back.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/10/d...
Mat Staver, founder and chairman of the Liberty Counsel, the firm that brought the lawsuit seeking to overturn Obergefell, pledges to "continue to work to overturn Obergefell.”
"It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell," he continues.
"It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell," he continues.
November 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Mat Staver, founder and chairman of the Liberty Counsel, the firm that brought the lawsuit seeking to overturn Obergefell, pledges to "continue to work to overturn Obergefell.”
"It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell," he continues.
"It is not a matter of if, but when the Supreme Court will overturn Obergefell," he continues.
Deputy AG Todd Blanche currently speaking at a Federalist Society convention in DC
Months ago, Trump lambasted Leonard Leo, co-chair of Fed Soc’s board of directors, calling him a “sleazebag”
But Blanche today praises Fed Soc, saying the org focuses on “getting the right people to the bench”
Months ago, Trump lambasted Leonard Leo, co-chair of Fed Soc’s board of directors, calling him a “sleazebag”
But Blanche today praises Fed Soc, saying the org focuses on “getting the right people to the bench”
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Deputy AG Todd Blanche currently speaking at a Federalist Society convention in DC
Months ago, Trump lambasted Leonard Leo, co-chair of Fed Soc’s board of directors, calling him a “sleazebag”
But Blanche today praises Fed Soc, saying the org focuses on “getting the right people to the bench”
Months ago, Trump lambasted Leonard Leo, co-chair of Fed Soc’s board of directors, calling him a “sleazebag”
But Blanche today praises Fed Soc, saying the org focuses on “getting the right people to the bench”
ICYMI: Today, the Supreme Court is considering in conference whether or not to take up a case that seeks to overturn Obergefell, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
A breakdown of the LGBTQ legal cases the court is evaluating this term:
www.notus.org/courts/supre...
A breakdown of the LGBTQ legal cases the court is evaluating this term:
www.notus.org/courts/supre...
The Supreme Court’s Next Term Will Be Monumental for LGBTQ+ Rights
The court will hear at least three LGBTQ+-related cases, and could even take up a case that could overturn the guarantee to same-sex marriage.
www.notus.org
November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
ICYMI: Today, the Supreme Court is considering in conference whether or not to take up a case that seeks to overturn Obergefell, which legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
A breakdown of the LGBTQ legal cases the court is evaluating this term:
www.notus.org/courts/supre...
A breakdown of the LGBTQ legal cases the court is evaluating this term:
www.notus.org/courts/supre...
NEW: Republicans went all in on anti-trans messaging for the 2025 election, inspired by Trump’s “Kamala is for they/them” ad
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
Republicans’ Anti-Transgender Attacks Didn’t Work This Election. They Still Want to Use the Playbook in 2026.
Republicans had a host of different reasons why the ads didn’t work this time, but there are no plans to stop using the issue next cycle. Democrats say they’re ready.
www.notus.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
NEW: Republicans went all in on anti-trans messaging for the 2025 election, inspired by Trump’s “Kamala is for they/them” ad
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
It didn’t work — and now Republicans are trying to figure out why
Democrats, meanwhile, learned how to respond to this messaging
www.notus.org/2025-electio...
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NEW: Keep an eye on Steny Hoyer, sources tell @axios.com
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
"Follow her example": Pelosi's retirement reignites Democrats' generational warfare
Several House Democrats said they expect Pelosi's former No. 2, Steny Hoyer, to retire next.
www.axios.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 AM
NEW: Keep an eye on Steny Hoyer, sources tell @axios.com
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
The 86-year-old former House majority leader “will” retire, one senior House Democrat predicted.
Another lawmaker said he “has been looking for a replacement” to endorse for his seat.
More here: www.axios.com/2025/11/07/n...
News: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced she is not running for re-election in 2026
This will be her last term in office
www.notus.org/democrats/na...
This will be her last term in office
www.notus.org/democrats/na...
Nancy Pelosi Announces Her Retirement From Congress
While not a surprise, it’s an end to her historic and long career as a lawmaker and Democratic leader.
www.notus.org
November 6, 2025 at 2:22 PM
News: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi has announced she is not running for re-election in 2026
This will be her last term in office
www.notus.org/democrats/na...
This will be her last term in office
www.notus.org/democrats/na...
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NOTUS’ @oriana.bsky.social breaks down Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to have Maryland join the national redistricting battle.
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
NOTUS’ @oriana.bsky.social breaks down Democratic Gov. Wes Moore’s decision to have Maryland join the national redistricting battle.
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SCOOP: Seth Moulton, who once said he opposes trans girls playing in girls' sports, commits to "support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights" if elected senator
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
Seth Moulton Challenged Democrats Over Trans Rights After The 2024 Election. Not Anymore.
In response to a list of questions from NOTUS, Moulton committed to “support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights” if he is elected as Massachusetts’ senator.
www.notus.org
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
SCOOP: Seth Moulton, who once said he opposes trans girls playing in girls' sports, commits to "support and lead legislation like the Transgender Bill of Rights" if elected senator
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...
A look into how his past comments come into play in his challenge against Ed Markey:
www.notus.org/campaigns/se...