Feinstein on her retirement: “I haven’t made that decision. I haven't released anything.”
Staffer: “We put out the statement.”
Feinstein: “You put out the statement? I didn't know they put it out.”
Trump once again touted mixing azithromycin and hydroxychloroquine, an antibiotic and malaria-treatment drug.
He acknowledged Dr. Fauci preferring clinical trials on anti-viral treatments, but then said, "What do we have to lose?... We don’t have much time."
Press Sec. Kayleigh McEnany insisted no rubber bullets or tear gas was used in front of the White House on Monday.
There is video showing officers using rubber bullets.
I also wrote about how the CDC categorizes the chemical agents used as "tear gas"
A somber and terrifying emergency alert notification my mom just received in Utah. The state just shattered COVID-19 daily records with nearly 2,300 new cases:
To be clear, this has not been approved by the FDA, and many doctors online have pushed back against this.
Fauci said that since this has not been tested on coronavirus patients in a controlled clinical trial, "you really can’t make any definitive statement about it.”
We almost lost Dobby after he was attacked by another large dog who was being walked WITHOUT A LEASH.
He is now recovering from internal bleeding, a fractured paw, and an injury to his tail.
If you have an animal, even if it’s good boy, keep it on a leash!!
@darth
There is a good boy on Capitol Hill today for Officer Evans’ Congressional Tribute.
Officer Clarence will be in the Capitol serving as a comfort dog today. We are told his handler went to school with Evans.
Sen. Sanders says inviting Netanyahu to speak to Congress is “not a good idea.”
Sanders says Netanyahu’s military action in Gaza “has created one of the worst humanitarian disasters in modern history, where hundreds of 1000s of people now face starvation.”
Romney on Trump running again in 2024 and possible political impacts for Republicans if he announces before the midterms: “I'd rather not have him announce at all, ever. And later would be better than sooner” …
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An update: I will now be covering Congress for
@usatoday
(in addition to the everyday craziness of politics)!
I am so excited to join and assist our amazing team on Capitol Hill, and can hopefully get back to reporting from my favorite place soon ♥️
Sherpa Doug Jones milled about throughout the duration of the vote, shaking hands with his former colleagues.
Afterwards, he was greeted with hugs and celebrations from both senators and House members on the floor.
🧵 A different thread from my usual content, but I wanted to share a recent experience:
I had an operation Monday to officially diagnose and treat “significant” endometriosis.
I’m grateful to have such supportive friends, family and colleagues who’ve been in my corner.
.
@SenatorLeahy
, who’s known Biden for decades, told me that was “probably the best speech I've heard him give. But more importantly, it was the most important speech for the country this time.”
Hi.
Four years ago today, doctors who removed a tumor from behind my knee told me I'd likely never be able to run again. I spent this morning at the gym where I did, in fact, run and do much more.
I'm just very happy and grateful. That is all.
Today was my last at USA TODAY. I am so sad to be leaving, but am very thankful to have spent 2.5 (crazy) years learning such great journalists.
I am most grateful to be walking away with such great friends and mentors. That's all you could ever ask for.
INBOX: KAINE, MURKOWSKI, SINEMA, & COLLINS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO CODIFY ROE V. WADE
The Reproductive Freedom For All Act would codify women’s rights to abortion and protect contraception access
NRSC chair Rick Scott stmt on calls for an audit of the committee:
I’ve heard from complaints from several GOP Hill staffers for MONTHS over how the NRSC has used its $$ with many raising concerns well before the midterms.
THUNE tells us “leaders are working on a statement” or commitment on future Ukraine funding to appease Sen. Bennet. Once they have something, they are ready to go on the CR.
1/3: Congratulations to the 20 journalists selected for NPF’s 2023 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship! Over the year, fellows will network and discuss politics/policy with regulators, lawmakers, experts and the best reporters in the business.
Schumer says he will join Warren and others to call on Biden to extend the forgiveness on student loans, prompted by COVID-19.
He again calls on Biden to forgive up to $50,000 for borrowers.
I researched this issue recently: via
@USATODAY
@usatodayDC
Today marks one year at
@usatoday
, and what an amazing and crazy ride it has been!
I feel so incredibly lucky to do what I love every single day, and have felt the weight of how important journalism truly is more and more this trying year.
Just found an old article of mine from my high school's newspaper talking about the 2012 election.
Never thought that I would be reporting on an election for a national publication just 8 years later! Quite a full circle and out-of-body moment.
.
@RepMaloney
told me ahead of today's hearing on equal pay that
#EqualPayDay
is not a celebration. It "marks the extra time it takes an average woman in the United States to earn the same pay that their male counterparts made the previous calendar year."
Leaving the vote to remove Cheney, several lawmakers expressed dissatisfaction with how quick the vote was, how limited speeches were, and said the process wasn't representative of the party.
Rep. Ken Buck called it a "shame" and Rep. Adam Kinzinger told me it was "fake unity".
"My god, the fact that a majority of the Senate Republicans don’t want any of these proposals even to be debated or come up for a vote, I find unconscionable," Biden said tonight during his primetime address. "We can’t fail the American people again."
My latest: After more than a decade of lobbying Congress, veterans, doctors, and advocates will soon see progress to help those who have been exposed to toxic burn-pits during their years of service abroad. The Senate will soon vote on legislation.
Sen. Collins, who has just returned from Israel, shows reporters a picture of “a three year old girl named Abigail, who was taken” hostage.
“I just can't get her out of my mind.”
She said the trip has reaffirmed the need for aid in a supplemental.
Logging off for a few days to celebrate the life of my boyfriend’s grandfather, who recently passed away from COVID-19, with family members and loved ones.
Let’s remember to be kind to each other, and to take this pandemic seriously ❤️
In other dog news, Teddy is one-years-old today!
This pandemic pup has brought so much joy and love into our lives, especially during this hard year ❤️
Hi! I will be in Chicago next week to cover the DNC for
@nationaljournal
!
This is my first convention AND my first time in Chicago! I'd love to connect, and appreciate any tips and recommendations: sbehrmann
@nationaljournal
.com
Can't wait!
I spoke w/
@amyklobuchar
yesterday about the work she has done in, and as Chair of, the Rules Committee to ramp up female representation around the Hill, ranging from dress codes, to allowing children on the floor, to more art around the Capitol complex:
Every Judiciary Republican I’ve asked so far about Dettelbach’s hearing to be ATF Director tomorrow seemed confused by the q or wouldn’t give an answer.
Graham: “I havent — I’ll have to go talk to my staff. I haven’t even looked at it, yet. I’ll get back to you on that”
🧵
2020 was finally the year I broke and got a puppy!
In what has been such a bad and dark year, this pup is already bringing so much joy and light!
Everyone meet Theodore (Teddy) ❤️
A male family member told me that I wouldn't get into an out-of-state college. He followed that with, "As a woman, you should get married soon anyway & shouldn't be striving towards ambitious career goals."
Years later, I went to school in DC & work in my dream field.
George Mason alumni have submitted questions to
@GeorgeMasonU
new president, Dr. Gregory Washington
@GMUPres
.
Students and alumni have voiced concern over David Kanos beginning his term on the
@MasonAlumni
board as At-Large Director due to several sexual harassment allegations.
After a needed vacation full of sunshine, pasta and lots of lemoncello, I’m back!
10 days under the Mediterranean sun in Malta and Italy. So, what happened while I was gone?
New --
@SenAmyKlobuchar
today is introducing the Preventive Care Awareness Act today, legislation she started crafting after her breast cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
It’s official! I’m moving into my dream apartment in Arlington! It’s complete with 10 foot ceilings, 18th floor views of the Capitol with a balcony, and includes a rooftop pool. Who’s coming to visit 😍
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE, INCLUDING THE HATERS AND THE FAKE NEWS MEDIA! 2019 WILL BE A FANTASTIC YEAR FOR THOSE NOT SUFFERING FROM TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME. JUST CALM DOWN AND ENJOY THE RIDE, GREAT THINGS ARE HAPPENING FOR OUR COUNTRY!
My latest: I spoke with
@SenBlumenthal
about reintroducing legislation on safe gun storage.
He has been at the forefront of the debate over gun-violence prevention for decades; some of the country’s worst shooting incidents have taken place in his state.
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I've worn glasses since the 2nd grade. I've been considered legally blind since the 8th grade. In five days, I will be able to see for the first time without glasses or contacts since some of my earliest memories. What a concept :')
I got shamed at the gym today by a middle aged man because I was lifting weights.
“Shouldn’t a girl of your stature just be doing cardio?”
1) No?
2) Don’t talk to girls in the gym!
3) Stay👏🏽in👏🏽your👏🏽lane
Matthew McConaughey making his way around the Capitol again today meeting with lawmakers on gun violence following the shooting in his hometown of Uvalde, Texas.
I had suspension threatened for writing an op-ed in the school newspaper about how the dress code was sexist after I was sent home for "exposing some shoulder" while boys would walk around the school in "work out" cut-off tank tops that went so low, you could see their stomachs
My boyfriend just seriously recommended that as a couples Halloween costume, we should go as the New Boot Goofin' guy from "Reno 911!"
He continued to say that he would go as Lieutenant Dangle, and I would go as the trashbag.
Is anyone looking for a boyfriend? 🙄
I just had my boyfriend watch Pitch Perfect for the first time and at the end he says, “I thought this was going to be a romantic baseball movie, so I’m pretty blown”
@AndrewBatesNC
told me in response to a picture of Lara Trump campaigning with conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer:
"Every instant that Donald Trump has been in office, he has abused the presidency to tear Americans apart and to fuel vile hate, bigotry and racism."
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Booker was emotional throughout.
He left shortly after he had entered to grab a pile of tissues. He often wiped at his eyes & listened intently to Schumer’s remarks ahead of the vote.
Schumer said, "This is a wonderful day, a joyous day, an inspiring day..."
I am back up on the Hill for today's Senate trial into the impeachment of President Trump!
Follow along here for updates and color from inside the chamber.
“I know what happened. I witnessed a lot of it. I experienced it. And I saw the fear in the faces of a lot of those people who are now trying to change that narrative,”
@GerryConnolly
said, who was in the House gallery.
His statement is likely in response to this Politico reporting: .
In the statement, he says, "[We] are more than happy to sit down with any member of the caucus to walk them through our spending. We hope SLF and One Nation do the same." 🍿
The Texas Democratic delegation entering the room with
@Sen_JoeManchin
. They are in DC, they say, to push lawmakers to pass voting rights legislation.
Manchin has remained consistent that he will not budge on the filibuster, which shot down S1 in June.
@usatodayDC