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Capitol Hill Producer @scrippsnews , usually listening to Yacht Rock. Tips / add to press lists: sam.lisker @scripps .com
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@realDonaldTrump
just made another pass, waved to the media on the other side of the road at Walter Reed.
@SpectrumNewsDC
#coronavirus
#trump
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A truck playing video calling for Trump & his allies to be convicted continues to blare toward Union Station in DC.
#ImpeachmentTrial
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Speaker Johnson on way to House chamber…
“National security begins with border security.”
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POTUS Biden statement following impeachment inquiry vote in House...
"The American people deserve better."
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Rep. Raskin: "I think these 17 hour days might not work for us."
Luna: "Something about working, huh?"
Goldman: "Yeah, maybe showing up for a vote." (a jab at Luna for being in NYC during Trump's trial today).
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SCHUMER, with two thumbs up: “The government is staying open! We did it!”
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The exact moment this unbelievable storm rolled-in here in DC near Union Station
@capitalweather
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@RepEricBurlison
@chiproytx
@RepRalphNorman
@RepEliCrane
@RepOgles
@RepAndyBiggsAZ
.
@timburchett
“If you don’t like the people in office, vote their asses out! I don’t care if you play golf with them. I don’t care if you go to church with them. Get them out of here. They are ruining your country.”
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NEW: Georgia proposes March 4, 2024 for trial date in Trump case... a day BEFORE Super Tuesday
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Our very own
@TaylorPopielarz
on
@MSNBC
with
@NicolleDWallace
from the
@SpectrumNewsDC
bureau!
(also me on the left &
@CamDoney
on the right) 🤪
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@RepEricBurlison
@chiproytx
@RepRalphNorman
Frustration over lack of focus on a main issues.
@RepEliCrane
highlights the border.
“I hear leadership say it’s the hill we’re going to die on. Really? Do you even know what that means?”
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In theory, this means Harris will be the first woman President for a short period of time.
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USCP:
"We have handled hundreds of peaceful protests, but last night’s group was not peaceful. The crowd failed to obey our lawful orders to move back from the DNC, where Members of Congress were in the building."
USCP statement on the unlawful demonstration outside of the DNC:
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After almost 4 years, today is my last day with
@SpectrumNewsDC
.
This was an amazing first job out of college. I helped cover some really cool stories and learned so much from my coworkers.
I’ll have more to share in a few days on what’s next. 😊
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Rep. Crockett asks for clarification on engaging in personalities during this markup hearing in Oversight, and an argument erupts
(Warning: language)
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Career update! 🚨
I have joined
@scrippsnews
as Capitol Hill Producer. Thankful for the opportunity and can’t wait to work with this team covering the upcoming election and the halls of Congress.
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Looks like Rep. Jared Golden has also added his name to the McGovern discharge petition.
Golden had initially added his name to the Fitzpatrick petition.
Another update on the Battle of the Discharge petitions... (post-recess)
McGovern's is now at 193 signatures.
Fitzpatrick's stands at 16 signatures.
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@scrippsnews
NEW: More booking photographs from Fulton County, GA in Trump indictment.
TOP: Cathleen Latham (L), David Shafer (R)
BOTTOM: Kenneth Chesebro (L), Ray Smith (R)
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Rep. Ashley Hinson just told crowd at
@NikkiHaley
event in Iowa City, IA that
@RepMMM
was rear-ended by a semi on way to today's event. Hinson says she spoke with Miller-Meeks, says she is fine and asks crowd to pray for her.
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Excellent reporting
@jaden_reports
! Questions for
@ewarren
were short, sweet and straight to the point.
Keep up the great work! You have a bright future ahead in this field. 🙂
Guys, Jaden has a lesson for all of us reporters: Keep your questions short and simple. He killed it.
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Today marks 1 year since I joined the team
@SpectrumNewsDC
!
The fact that I get to call this incredible group of producers, reporters and photographers my colleagues is a huge honor. 😊
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Overheard on the Capitol steps
@ChadPergram
to Rep. Patrick McHenry: “Don’t run too far from that gavel!”
McHenry: “Not funny!”
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Today in Washington...
•
@POTUS
delivers remarks on Social Security and Medicare. He heads to FL for campaign events.
•
@VP
takes part in political radio interviews.
•
@SecondGentleman
joins
@KeishaBottoms
at economic impact briefings.
• SCOTUS argument day.
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NEW: Booking photographs of John Eastman (L) and Scott Hall (R), the first co-defendants in the Fulton County, GA Trump indictment to turn themselves in.
@scrippsnews
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This is the scene outside of the White House right now. Lots of cars honking and cheering Biden supporters.
#Election2020results
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More Speaker Johnson on Mayorkas impeachment and if he’s concerned about its chances in the Senate.
“The House has a constitutional responsibility […] we have to do our job regardless of what the other chamber does.”
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NEW: In a statement, VP
@Mike_Pence
says he will NOT block Biden's electors.
"The Presidency belongs to the American people, and to them alone."
#ElectoralCollege
#JointSession
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Lighthearted moment outside of a Capitol Hill stakeout. I made a new friend! 🐶
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Per WH pool…
From a White House Official:
“This evening, President Biden spoke to former President Trump. The President also spoke to Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Butler Mayor Bob Dandoy.”
Biden will receive an update tomorrow AM from law enforcement officials
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CAREER UPDATE:
I am so thrilled to announce that I’ve recently accepted a News Assistant position
@SpectrumNewsDC
! I’m looking forward to a fulfilling and exciting experience working in the nation’s capital after graduating
@IthacaCollege
.
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Today in Washington...
•
@POTUS
delivers remarks at
@IAFFofficial
conference.
•
@VP
in CO; takes part in moderated convo on climate.
•
@FLOTUS
in IN.
•
@SecondGentleman
tours National Renewable Energy Laboratory in CO.
• Senate considers judicial nominee.
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Crockett says GOP members only want the Biden-Hur tape to listen to "on their train ride" to and from Trump's trial in NYC.
"By the way, we love the matching red ties."
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Today in Washington…
•
@POTUS
in SC; delivers remarks on “Bidenomics”
•
@VP
&
@SecondGentleman
visit Pima Maricopa Irrigation Project in AZ.
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First time ever for me in the White House briefing room seat for
@SpectrumNewsDC
. Did not get called on, but a solid first experience!
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Today in Washington…
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@POTUS
meets
@RishiSunak
& King Charles III in UK.
•
@VP
ceremonially swears-in Jared Bernstein as CEA chair; Geeta Gupta as as Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues.
• House meets pro forma; Senate resumes biz @ 3 PM.
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Today in Washington...
•
@POTUS
in CO; delivers remarks on protecting the country's outdoor spaces.
•
@VP
calls into local radio stations to discuss admin. agenda.
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@FLOTUS
visits Nashville, TN & Milwaukee, WI;
@SecondGentleman
at State Dept.
• SCOTUS arguments day.
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Today in Washington...
•
@POTUS
discusses
#ColonialPipelineHack
. He'll join
@VP
,
@SecRaimondo
&
@SecretaryPete
for an infrastructure meeting with GOP senators.
• House considers debt collection bill (HR 2547).
• Senate considers Postal Service gov nominee.
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Stansbury: "I first want to say to my colleagues, welcome back to Washington DC!"
She turns and looks at the photos behind her.
"The Speaker looks a little bit stressed here."
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From the House Dem Whip's office...
"Members are advised that Rep. Greene's resolution to impeach Secretary Mayorkas is no longer expected to be offered."
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❤️❤️❤️
You know what today is...
#SpotlightSaturday
! Meet DC bureau producer
@slisker
. Sam has been creating stories with us since 2019 - covering 2 impeachment trials, 1 inauguration, election night 2020, & more. He's also a podcast & YouTube creator in his free time. We ❤️ you Sam!
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It was me 👋
Reporter in the hallway: “Senator McConnell did you grill out this weekend?”
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In other news, a maintenance request I filled out as a college student was finally closed! 🎉
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Today in Washington…
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@POTUS
attends North Atlantic Council meeting and bilat with
@ZelenskyyUa
.
•
@VP
meets with A.I. experts.
• House expected to consider procedural measure to NDAA (structured rule).
• Senate considers nominees.
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Goldman: "We have absolutely no reason to be here. We have no jurisdiction over this matter. It was properly in front of the Judiciary committee."
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It’s my 3 year work anniversary
@SpectrumNewsDC
! Here are some throwback photos from my first day. Time has flown! 🥲
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What an amazing first experience to do some reporting
@WhiteHouse
yesterday.
That
@ICTV607
experience
@IthacaCollege
is paying off!
@icalumni
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Thanks to
@JesseJacksonDFW
of
@SetLustingBruce
, I have my first
@springsteen
album. His
@SuburbsPod
episode on
#darknessontheedgeoftown
is so good, that I bought the album on vinyl.
#theboss
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Just finished reading
@jonkarl
’s book on covering
@realDonaldTrump
. Couldn’t put it down!
Jon is an amazing reporter and this book is proof of that. 📖
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Today in Washington...
•
@POTUS
holds bilat with
@Isaac_Herzog
& meeting with Cardinal Matteo Zuppi.
•
@VP
meets State Attorneys General on addressing fentanyl public health crisis.
• House considers national emergency-related resolutions.
• Senate holds NDAA test vote.
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Today in Washington...
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@POTUS
meets with B9 leaders in Poland. He returns to DC tonight.
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@VP
delivers remarks on home buying costs.
•
@SecondGentleman
delivers remarks on criminal justice reform.
• SCOTUS argument + opinion day.
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Today in Washington...
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@POTUS
delivers remarks on flight delays and consumer protections with
@SecretaryPete
.
•
@VP
has no public events.
• House & Senate not in session.
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.
@HRC
Legal Director Sarah Warbelow tells me that while today's SCOTUS decision affirms that non-discrimination protections are constitutional, national reform is needed to expand protections for LGBTQ+ individuals & other groups.
#EqualityAct
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I spoke with
@RepLloydDoggett
about the
#impeachmentinquiry
into
@realDonaldTrump
. He will be voting "Yes" tomorrow on formalizing the
#impeachment
vote.
He called the President "lawless," adding that Trump takes a "mafia-type defense" when under attack.
@SpectrumNewsDC
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Second COVID vaccine dose all done!! (I’m smiling under the mask I swear) 😅
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Senator Lankford *very* sarcastically to me after I asked him how things are going.
“Swimmingly.”
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Leader Jeffries following Rule vote in the House
“House Democrats have once again, cleared the way.”
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Rep. Garcia speaking now, with a poster of Trump with his eyes closed
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To my fellow journalists on the Hill today, thank you for your bravery and for being so informative during a time of chaos.
Thinking of all of you ❤️
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I knew this
@IthacaCollege
binder would come in handy again some day.
At the White House with our
@SpectrumNewsDC
crew covering
@realDonaldTrump
’s campaign. A long night ahead is expected.
#ElectionNight
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NEW: More booking photographs from Fulton County, GA in Trump indictment.
Jenna Ellis, Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell
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Today in Washington…
•
@POTUS
&
@FLOTUS
visit a DC public school to welcome students back. Biden will later deliver remarks commemorating 60 years since the founding of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
•
@VP
holds press call with
@SecYellen
.
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Today in Washington...
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@POTUS
pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey; visits military families in NC with the First Lady.
•
@VP
,
@SecondGentleman
in the Philippines.
•
@FLOTUS
receives White House Christmas Tree.
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Reporting continues well into the evening here at the White House
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Early in the hour,
@BetoORourke
introduced his plan that outlines opportunity, equality and protections for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Today in Washington…
•
@POTUS
holds trilat with
@President_KR
&
@JPN_PMO
at Camp David.
•
@VP
&
@SecondGentleman
in CA; no public events.
• House & Senate meet pro forma, no biz expected.
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So excited to experience my first Iowa Caucus coverage with Scripps!
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Today in Washington...
•
@POTUS
delivers remarks at the Howard Theatre in DC.
•
@VP
in CA; joins moderated discussion on climate.
•
@SecondGentleman
in CO.
• House & Senate meet pro forma, no biz expected.
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