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On the Jan. 6 commission -
@LeaderMcConnell
said he's watching the investigation as it occurs over in the House. "It was a horrendous event and I think what they are seeking to find out is something the public needs to know."
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I’ve got some personal news to share this morning - I’m so excited to be joining the CNN Newsource team!
Welcome to CNN Julia Benbrook!
@juliabenbrook
joins CNN Newsource as a correspondent in Washington, DC, reporting for our more than 1,000 news partners worldwide.
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It's a tradition for senators in leadership roles on the Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee to name a Senate Small Business of the Week from their home state. Current ranking member
@RandPaul
explains why he thinks it's important to recognize small businesses.
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"It takes a lot of work in a small town with a small business to make a living and to make a profit."
@RandPaul
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Kentucky writer
@adalimon
will give her inaugural reading as the nation's 24th poet laureate this evening. She tells me she plans to read from the books she has written over the last 12 years.
@librarycongress
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NEWS UPDATE : I’m so excited to be joining the Spectrum News team as a DC Correspondent. It’s a dream to continue telling stories in DC. I’ll be reporting for Spectrum stations across the country and working regularly with
@SpectrumNews1KY
!
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@RepJamesComer
the top ranking Republican on the House Oversight Committee is leading a group of GOP lawmakers investigating the business dealings of the Biden family. The groups stands in front of various posters including print outs of material from Hunter Biden’s laptop.
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@RepJamesComer
prepares to chair the first House Oversight Committee hearing of the term. Today’s topic - federal pandemic spending.
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"Part of what they are seeking to do is strengthen the economy in the region and often when you have better transportation infrastructure, you see business start to make more investments as well,"
@SecretaryPete
on his visit to an eastern Kentucky community.
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Rep. James Comer will be one of the most visible members of Congress this term. As Oversight Chair, he’s leading investigations in the House. I sat down with Comer to discuss his political career so far.
Kentucky will always be home.
It is an honor to represent Kentuckians from the 1st Congressional District. I will continue to work in Washington to advance their interests and crack down on waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government.
@JuliaBenbrook
@SpectrumNews1KY
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What a fun moment!! Thanks so much for the personal shoutout at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
@EugeneDaniels2
! I'm so grateful for the impact the WHCA scholarship program has had on my life and career.
@NorthwesternU
@SpectrumNewsDC
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Kentucky Congressman
@RepThomasMassie
is making a different kind of fashion statement. The MIT graduate tells me he created this pin that displays the nation's debt to "induce a little bit of anxiety" among his colleagues adding that he thinks it's working.
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Some personal news!! 09.03.2022 - the official start to forever with this wonderful man. We are so thankful we got to share this moment and this weekend with loved ones.
@ZachBaden
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PERSONAL NEWS - My best friend is now my forever teammate. We are so grateful for our friends and family who made this weekend a time we will cherish forever.
#MatchBadenHeaven
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In celebration of National Small Business Week - the White House is hosting small businesses award winners the from across the country.
@VP
calls small business owners the “backbone” of the economy.
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@VP
speaks about her personal connection to cancer. Her mother spent much of her career researching breast cancer and died in 2009 from colon cancer.
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District 1 - Oversight Committee Chairman
@RepJamesComer
(R-Tompkinsville) "I feel like we are two years behind on oversight," Comer told the crowd at the National Press Club event. “So we are going to have to go back two years and try and get caught up.”
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NEW TODAY - gas prices have fallen back to levels before Russia’s war on Ukraine.
@PressSec
speaks to the press in front of a graphic highlighting these numbers.
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@SenRandPaul
says he won't be watching the Jan. 6 committee hearing. He faults Pelosi for blocking certain Republicans from the original committee. She rejected Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Jim Banks because of “statements made and actions taken” surrounding the insurrection.
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Talking new infrastructure projects with
@SecretaryPete
- he recently visited Kentucky to announce RAISE grant funding in Lexington & Jackson. The Jackson community is still recovering from the devastating floods that swept through a year ago.
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"At this point I think the better part of valor is to continue to let the states figure out the issue."
@RandPaul
is not supporting the nationwide abortion ban that
@LindseyGrahamSC
proposed this week.
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Returning to my alma mater to host the Women for OSU symposium is one of my favorite traditions.
This year, I had the chance to speak with
@DeborahNorville
about her journalism career and how gratitude impacts her life.
I’m forever grateful for
@okstate
.
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Arrived in Stillwater to host the
@OSUFoundation
’s Women for OSU Symposium and look who was at the airport to greet me. (That’s me from my college spirit squad days!)
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As someone who hopes my career takes me to the briefing room one day, getting to ask
@PressSec
(
@jrpsaki
) a question via Zoom was a very cool opportunity! Thanks
@whca
and
@GUPolitics
.
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McConnell tells me he thinks the federal response to the tornadoes has been good so far and he has spoken with
@POTUS
about the recovery efforts. More on my conversation with
@LeaderMcConnell
tonight on
@SpectrumNews1KY
.
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"The report is damning,"
@RepMcGarvey
of Louisville reacts to the DOJ report and findings that the
@LMPD
repeatedly violated civil rights. McGarvey calls on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and ban no-knock warrants nationally.
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Last night - The
@SpectrumNewsDC
team got dressed up to celebrate the powerful journalism honored at the
@RTCACapitolHill
dinner. I’m grateful to get to do what I love with such a amazing group of people each day.
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It’s college athlete day at the White House and the national champion women’s basketball team from
@Transy
in Lexington is in attendance.
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Happy Father’s Day to my biggest cheerleader!! I’m so thankful for the example my dad sets and even though he lives in an out of network state - I think he’s
@SpectrumNewsDC
’s
#1
fan.
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Oversight Chairman
@JamesComer
speaks at the
@PressClubDC
- he’s highlighting his committee’s goals this term. House Oversight will host a full committee hearing on Wednesday focused on “Federal Pandemic Spending.”
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What a night at the newsies!
@NewsOn6
was awarded THE BEST OVERALL NEWS SOURCE AWARD, and I'm so proud to be a part of the 6 in the Morning Anchor Team who took home the best anchor team award.
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Hey friends!!! Set your alarm and/or your DVR because I'm taking over the desk tomorrow morning. I'll be filling in as the anchor this Sunday at 6AM. It's sure to be good time! I mean come on the chairs spin!!!
@NewsOn6
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The CAROL Act passes the House with unanimous support. This legislation supports research into heart valve disease. It's deeply personal for
@RepAndyBarr
who lost his wife, Carol, last year to an underlying valvular heart issue.
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DC is a pretty special classroom - now off Chicago for the weekend to celebrate! 🎓 Joining the
@medillschool
family to pursue my master’s in journalism with an emphasis on politics, policy and foreign affairs reporting has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.💜
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New work headshots are in!! If you live an area that can’t access
@SpectrumNewsDC
on TV - you can access my latest stories here
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Spent the morning at Target helping you figure out what to BUY BUY BUY during tax free weekend. 👗👚👖
@NewsOn6
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Touring flood damage in eastern Kentucky -
@POTUS
participates in briefing at Marie Roberts Elementary School in Lost Creek KY.
@AndyBeshearKY
welcomes the group - confirms 37 Kentuckians have died in the storm. Adds there are still 2 missing people.
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HAPPY 100 YEARS MEDILL!! I’m so thankful for the people I have met and the things that I have learned while pursuing my masters in journalism.
@MedillSchool
@NorthwesternU
📝
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It’s almost that time! I’ll be hosting the
@OSUFoundation
’s Women for OSU Symposium with keynote speaker Lauren Bush Lauren, who is sharing the inspiration and mission behind
@FEEDprojects
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Lawmakers are arriving and warming up for the Congressional Baseball at Nationals Park. I think it’s clear who
@RepMcGarvey
’s kids are cheering for!
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Live in Manhattan for the first day of Trump’s historic criminal trial: The former president was in court Monday as jury selection began is his criminal hush money trial.
#CNN
#Newsource
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POTUS Is traveling from DC to KY today to survey the damage today. All of the scheduled stops are
@JamesComer
's district. I asked Rep. Comer what he hopes Biden takes away from the visit.
@SpectrumNews1KY
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3 canceled flights, a detour to Omaha and a drive to Des Moines but made it to the spin room for the final debate for the Iowa caucuses!
#CNN
#Newsource
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I truly admire the work of my colleagues who are reporting on the ground for
@SpectrumNews1KY
. Their work is informative and compassionate. Follow their account for regular updates on the disaster relief efforts.
#KentuckyStrong
#Kentuckytornado
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What a joy catching up with these two amazing professors and mentors at the Washington Press Club Foundation Dinner. I’m so grateful for
@MedillSchool
on the Hill and all the experiences it brought me.
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BREAKING. The entire soccer team and their 25-year-old coach have all made it out of the flooded cave in Thailand safely.
#AlertDesk
@NewsOn6
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Live in Tuscaloosa, Alabama covering the 4th Republican primary debate for our affiliates. Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy & Chris Christie will all be on stage tonight.
#CNN
#Newsource
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Sharing a clip from one of my favorite stories in DC so far. This piece was produced for the Oklahoma News Report and highlights Oklahoma designer Harvey Pratt and his work on the Native American Veterans Memorial.
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Writing and learning about my two grandfathers who both served in WWII is what inspired me to become a journalist. I’m forever grateful for the Patriot’s Pen essay contest and the impact it had on my life. Thanks for the feature
@VFWHQ
! Full story linked below.
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I had the chance to visit one of the Senate Small Businesses of the Week in the small town of Smithfield, KY. Our Best Restaurant has been family-run for 3 generations. FULL STORY LINKED.
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.
@LeaderMcConnell
was asked today if he has been watching the Jan. 6 committee hearings. He says he doesn’t remember saying he would watch. In December he told me - “We’re watching the investigation as it’s occurring over in the House, reading about it like everyone else.”
On the Jan. 6 commission -
@LeaderMcConnell
said he's watching the investigation as it occurs over in the House. "It was a horrendous event and I think what they are seeking to find out is something the public needs to know."
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Thurby day! First day reporting at the track. Oaks and Derby up next. 🐎
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One of my favorite family traditions. Grateful for a long weekend at Rocky Mountain National Park. What a view!
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Democrats make their message clear ahead of the midterms. “Restore Roe” sign prominently displayed at an event hosted by the Democratic National Committee.
@POTUS
is set to speak here in about an hour.
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Early morning coverage on Queen Elizabeth’s funeral from outside the British Embassy for
@NY1
with
@slisker
and
@chrisphotog22
.
@POTUS
joined other world leaders in London to pay his respects to the Queen.
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Thought it was time to visit some of my new neighbors! The White House Fall Garden Tour was a blast! 🍁
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It’s always fun to chat with
@LachTalk
@ambersmithtv
&
@DWilliamsTV
through the TV screen but it was even more fun to be LIVE in the Louisville studio with them yesterday!
@SpectrumNews1KY
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Excited to share my piece for
@USATODAY
on the Broadway shutdown.
Broadway actors
@love_lauraleigh
of
@MeanGirlsBway
and
@johnakrause
of
@hadestown
were on the cusp of career-making moments when Broadway shut down.
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I'm really wishing J-Harv was here to see his 19th, but oh so grateful for the 18 birthdays that he did see.
http://t.co/wfgcbe91hE
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Sometimes you have to stop and smell the flowers. Thankful for a day of adventures in at Burnside Farms in Nokesville, VA. 💐
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Off to the races! Talk about an exciting reporting assignment with
@SpectrumNews1KY
- Even the Louisville airport is prepped for Derby. 🐎
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On the ground reporting in Kentucky today. Busy day at the Capitol - thanks for showing me around -
@ErinKYSpectrum
!
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Jumping for joy because I get a first look at the new state of the art Climb Tulsa facilities. Tune in to find out if I make it to the top or fall on live tv...
@NewsOn6
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If the crown fits, wear it. My story on Miss America led to someone stealing my prop. 👑
@NewsOn6
#AdventuresWithGary
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Spent the day Striking Out Cancer with this awesome crew. Thanks
@LT6ITM
for getting us involved with this awesome event for Oklahoma Project Woman. 🎳 💕
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I sat down with
@SenRandPaul
to talk about where he stands on a wide range of topics - including the recently passed infrastructure law, the Biden administration’s Build Back Better agenda and his public exchanges with Dr. Fauci. Latest on
@SpectrumNews1KY
tonight.
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KY's 3rd Congressional District is up for grabs with Democrat
@RepJohnYarmuth
retiring. State Senator
@MorganMcGarvey
was endorsed by Yarmuth before the primaries. This is the only KY seat currently held by a Democrat. McGarvey details what his top priorities would be if elected.
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The Women for OSU Symposium will always be one of my favorite days of the year. I’m so grateful that the
@osufoundation
has has invited me to host this event for the last four years. Thank you
@ElizSmart
for sharing your powerful story.
#Philanthropy
#OklahomaStateUniversity
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.
@jrpsaki
gives an update on the state of Russian economy. “Borrowing costs for Russian government have spiked to almost 11%, highest since 2015.”
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Take a moment to reflect on this letter.
George H.W. Bush’s letter to Bill Clinton on the day of their peaceful transfer of power, 1993:
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@LeaderMcConnell
reflects on past tornadoes in KY ahead of his trip to tour the damage. McConnell plans to visit Mayfield, Dawson Springs, Madisonville and Bowling Green. He will talk with local officials who have been on the ground in the aftermath of the storm.
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Rep. Don Young (R-AK) who was the dean of the House, recently died at the age of 88.
@RepHalRogers
(R-KY), who has been serving since 1981, is now the longest serving member currently in the House. Rogers calls Young a "bigger than life character" with "a heart of gold."
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Flags will be flying at half staff through Saturday in memory of former First Lady Barbara Bush. Barbara died at 92 in Houston with her husband of 73 years by her side. A spokesman says George HW held her hand all day.
#AlertDesk
@NewsOn6
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Reflecting on a busy and amazing week of coverage front the historic
@ChurchillDowns
- How cool was it to get to witness that win?!
#KyDerby
🐎
@SpectrumNews1KY
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It's dangerous to send me shopping during work.. so many outfit changes and way too much fun. Tax free weekend is here.
@NewsOn6
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Before making the trip to Churchill Downs myself - I had the chance to speak with a few members of the Kentucky delegation about what Derby week means for the state.
@RepHalRogers
@JamesComer
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I’m so grateful for my time working with the Nexstar DC Bureau. I had the chance to meet a wonderful group of journalists and produce content for Nexstar stations across the country. Here’s a clip of one of those stories. STAY TUNED : I’m looking forward to sharing what’s next!
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It was so fun to sit on this media and communications panel for the
@TulsaChamber
DC Fly-In this morning. We were able to dive into how the media works to keep the public informed about policy and how regional reporting impacts the media landscape.
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Saying hello to my new neighbors and goodbye to long distance!! From long drives and plane rides to just a walk down the street. My favorite guys are DC residents!
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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson meets with
@LeaderMcConnell
in his personal office today to discuss her Supreme Court nomination. McConnell did not answer any questions from reporters.
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