
Joey Cappelletti
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Covering Congress for The Associated Press. Michigan native. Univ. of Oregon alum. [email protected].
Washington, DC
Joined November 2012
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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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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RT @AP: US contractors say their colleagues are firing live ammo as Palestinians seek food in Gaza.
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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, according to accounts and videos obtained by The...
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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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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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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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RT @LisaMascaro: Senate expected to pass crypto bill without addressing Trump's investments. @Cappelletti7 @MCJalonick. .
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