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Covering Congress for The Associated Press. Michigan native. Univ. of Oregon alum. [email protected].

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Excited to share that next month I’m moving to D.C. to join AP’s team covering Congress. It’s been an incredible three years reporting from my home state of Michigan and a huge thanks to everyone who’s helped me along the way. Can’t wait for this next chapter.
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Before leaving for recess, I asked Leader Thune if Republicans would change rules when they return:. “I think they’re desperately in need of change,” he said. “I think that the last six months have demonstrated that this process, nominations is broken.“.
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The Senate is leaving Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees. The chamber is calling it quits after days of...
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RT @MegKinnardAP: The White House is eyeing redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans hold the US House in 2026. Democrats ar….
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The White House is focusing on redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in 2026.
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DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Five starving children at a Gaza City hospital were wasting away, and nothing the doctors tried was working. The basic treatments for malnourishment that could save them had run out under Israel’s blockade.
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Health workers and aid groups fear hunger that has been building in Gaza for months under Israel's blockade is now reaching a tipping point into accelerating death.
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RT @sbauerAP: BREAKING:. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers of Wisconsin won’t seek a third term, creating an open race next year in the battlegrou….
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Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga was ready to launch a Senate bid. Then Trump urged him not to during a White House meeting last week. It’s the latest example of Trump’s heavy-handed efforts to ensure he doesn’t lose the House in 2026. w/ @colvinj .
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President Donald Trump is urging House members in competitive seats to stay put and not run in other races.
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RT @JamesMartinSJ: This is the parish in Gaza that Pope Francis would call every night.
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Sen. Tillis tells @AP he plans to vote for Emil Bove’s judicial nomination. He’s seen as a key vote on the Judiciary Committee after previously opposing Trump’s pick for top federal prosecutor in DC.
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"American contractors guarding aid distribution sites in Gaza are using live ammunition and stun grenades as hungry Palestinians scramble for food.".
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US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza.
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RT @lisamurkowski: This was one of the hardest votes I have taken during my time in the Senate. My goal throughout the reconciliation pro….
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After 24 hours of Senate voting on Trump’s big bill, Sen. Susan Collins, a key Republican vote, said: “I truly don’t know what’s going to happen.”.“I just canceled my third flight,” Collins said. “I’m trying to rework my schedule.”.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina won't seek reelection after saying he'll oppose Trump's tax bill.
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RT @LisaMascaro: It takes a long time to read Trump's 940-page, foot-high bill aloud. Democrats are counting on it. w/ ⁦@APkfreking⁩ ⁦@Capp….
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump's tax and spending cuts bill clears key test vote in Senate as Republicans race to get measure to president's desk.
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RT @TimSheehyMT: I oppose the sale of public lands and will vote no on the motion to proceed if it is included.
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RT @ShaneGoldmacher: In DC speech, Sen. Elissa Slotkin calls for a ban on cellphones in every K-12 classroom in America.
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RT @BNightengale: Sammy Sosa, who hasn’t been to Wrigley Field since he left the Cubs 21 years ago, is expected to return today after arriv….
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate passes new crypto regulations but avoids addressing Trump’s investments in the industry.
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RT @LisaMascaro: Senate expected to pass crypto bill without addressing Trump's investments. ⁦@Cappelletti7⁩ ⁦@MCJalonick⁩. .
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