Natalie Fertig
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States Reporter @POLITICO ✍️ Roots in WA+CA ⛰️ Jesus kid, state school grad, outdoorsy » Talk to me: [email protected] or signal @ nataliefertig.63
WA D.C. / WA State
Joined March 2009
🚨Some professional NEWS: After nearly 7 years on the cannabis beat — more than 5 of those at POLITICO — I am moving on. I’ll be covering all things STATES for POLITICO, from key legislative battles to political races — and I’m wildly excited about it!
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For Republican voters still getting to know him, U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt emphasizes that his views are closer to Attorney General Ken Paxton’s than to Sen. John Cornyn’s.
texastribune.org
Hunt, 43, said his entry into the race to defeat U.S. Sen. John Cornyn guarantees that a “conservative warrior” will be Texas’ next senator — and that only he and Paxton fit the bill.
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“What at the outset of her political ascent was a formula that looked like a model — former Navy helicopter pilot, former prosecutor, suburban mother… at this messier, storm-the-gates moment marked by economic populism and TikTok histrionics, often can feel as if it falls flat.”
New this morning for @POLITICO and @POLITICOMag.
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🚨BREAKING: Major setback for Trump National Guard moves as 7th Circuit declines to disturb block on deployment in Illinois. Judges Rovner, Hamilton, St. Eve (GHWBush/Obama/Trump) see no rebellion permitting use of Guard by prez. Doc: https://t.co/UfIaEQUXZZ
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Kudos to the Pentagon press corps for their solidarity and strength. They've shown what’s possible when reporters stand together in support of access, accountability, and the core values of journalism. It’s a powerful reminder of what collective action can achieve in defense of
As of today, America no longer has a resident press corps at the Pentagon. Here is the statement from the Pentagon Press Association. Please read and share.
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Katie Porter’s spiral has Dems keeping their distance POLITICO approached more than a dozen current and former Democratic lawmakers from California. The vast majority declined to comment on their interactions with Porter.
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POLITICO approached more than a dozen current and former Democratic lawmakers from California. The vast majority declined to comment on their interactions with Porter.
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Portland leader says Trump’s portrayal of city is ‘completely disconnected from the truth’
politico.com
A Q&A with new city council president Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
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New: Portland City Council President Elana Pirtle-Guiney explains why Portland’s protests remaining largely nonviolent is so important to the city’s case to keep the national guard out. My latest for @politico: https://t.co/hB1MkY4tpK
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A Q&A with new city council president Elana Pirtle-Guiney.
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NEW: Inside the coordination between Democratic attorneys general who have spent the better part of the past year preparing for this exact moment — taking Trump to court over National Guard deployments. w/@RachelHBluth @natsfert @ShiaKapos @politico
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The party’s top prosecutors have been developing strategies to counter Trump’s National Guard push for months, five attorneys general said.
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BREAKING: The 9th circuit court of appeals has temporarily stayed Judge Immergut’s order blocking the federalization of the Oregon National Guard. But the judge’s second order — prohibiting the deployment of federalized troops in Portland — remains in effect.
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Scoop: President Donald Trump’s mid-cycle redistricting push is on the verge of stalling in Indiana, top state Republican officials have warned the White House. The cautionary note, shared by three Republicans close to the deliberations, is prompting Vance's second trip in three
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Breaking: “wackamole” used within 20 seconds of mic opening for questions at Portland town hall with Rep Maxine Dexter and Council President Pirtle-Guiney.
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Trump is not talking to Democrats as the government shutdown continues into its second workweek. “His position is very clear,” said press secretary Karoline Leavitt. “There's nothing to negotiate.” https://t.co/vwOKDMUUlw
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“His position is very clear,” press secretary Karoline Leavitt said of the president. “There's nothing to negotiate.”
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COLUMN: Colorado Gov. @jaredpolis wants Democrats to campaign on free trade. Here's why👇 https://t.co/ArSi1E0jxI
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After years of trying to have it all ways on tariffs, Democrats are uniting in opposition to Trump’s global trade war.
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‘Justice has been served’: Gov. Tina Kotek, others praise judge’s ruling blocking troops to Portland
oregonlive.com
This ruling puts us on the right side of history, Kotek said.
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Federal judge halts Trump administration’s call-up of National Guard in Portland
politico.com
“This is a nation of Constitutional law, not martial law,” wrote U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee.
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Big news for Portland:
National Guard troops temporarily blocked from deploying to Portland, judge rules
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“Catherine Cortez Masto draws Democratic ire amid shutdown fight.” (via @natsfert/@politico) https://t.co/ujp28P5xvG
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She defended her vote to keep the government open as responsible governance
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Nevada’s federal workers told @CortezMasto that they wanted to keep the government open, per Vince Saavedra of the Southern Nevada Building Trades Union. Aa furlough can jeopardize his members’ healthcare, which is based on the number of hours worked. My latest:
Catherine Cortez Masto draws Democratic ire amid shutdown fight
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