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Journalist, prof. & public speaker. My wire service: https://t.co/enb9RD3HdX My startup: https://t.co/KfoDepyFLe

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“I will f****** punch someone in the face for talking about Hegseth,” Rep. Derrick Van Orden tells me in my latest piece Raw Story… ….before driving off on his Harley from the Capitol

“I will f****** punch someone in the face for talking about Hegseth,” Rep. Derrick Van Orden tells me in my latest piece Raw Story… ….before driving off on his Harley from the Capitol

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PSA: The US Senate is now on vacay 🏝️ until after November’s elections.

PSA: The US Senate is now on vacay 🏝️ until after November’s elections.

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“Paid for by the U.S. Government.”

“Paid for by the U.S. Government.”

463,107 views • 10 days ago

Now I get why Attorney General Ken Paxton wasn’t given a primetime slot…

Now I get why Attorney General Ken Paxton wasn’t given a primetime slot…

289,621 views • 28 days ago

Actual Jersey Shore: A Commanding Officer in New Jersey Coast Guard told Rep. Chris Smith his 47-foot ship “was followed by between 12 and 30 of these drones as they went through the water — followed, right behind them,” Smith told FBI, DOJ & CBP officials today.

Actual Jersey Shore: A Commanding Officer in New Jersey Coast Guard told Rep. Chris Smith his 47-foot ship “was followed by between 12 and 30 of these drones as they went through the water — followed, right behind them,” Smith told FBI, DOJ & CBP officials today.

1,664,530 views • 1 year ago

NEW EXCLUSIVE: Third time the charm? Another poll shows Democratic US Senate candidate up in Texas WASHINGTON — The third poll in a row shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race. “What do you make of all these polls coming out showing Paxton down?” I asked outgoing Sen. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) of the latest Texas Southern University poll that has Talarico up by two points. “Umm, well, I suspected that would be the case,” Cornyn — who lost the GOP primary to Paxton — replied. “But we made our case and didn’t prevail.” “Do Democrats have a chance?” I pressed. “Yes,” Cornyn replied. “Really?” “Yeah,” Cornyn said. “Are you going to be helping Paxton at all?” I asked as Cornyn boarded an elevator in the Capitol’s basement. “Ummm,” Cornyn said as the elevator doors shut. “I wasn’t thinking of it.” Full (unpaywalled) transcript at AskaPol politics on Substack.

NEW EXCLUSIVE: Third time the charm? Another poll shows Democratic US Senate candidate up in Texas WASHINGTON — The third poll in a row shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico ahead of Republican Attorney General Attorney General Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race. “What do you make of all these polls coming out showing Paxton down?” I asked outgoing Sen. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) of the latest Texas Southern University poll that has Talarico up by two points. “Umm, well, I suspected that would be the case,” Cornyn — who lost the GOP primary to Paxton — replied. “But we made our case and didn’t prevail.” “Do Democrats have a chance?” I pressed. “Yes,” Cornyn replied. “Really?” “Yeah,” Cornyn said. “Are you going to be helping Paxton at all?” I asked as Cornyn boarded an elevator in the Capitol’s basement. “Ummm,” Cornyn said as the elevator doors shut. “I wasn’t thinking of it.” Full (unpaywalled) transcript at AskaPol politics on Substack.

126,807 views • 2 months ago

This week is my 20th anniversary covering Washington politics. It’s also the first week I haven’t been allowed in the US Capitol in 2 decades because the nation’s TV networks are angry I credentialed Scott MacFarlane after he left CBS & before he signed with MeidasTouch.

This week is my 20th anniversary covering Washington politics. It’s also the first week I haven’t been allowed in the US Capitol in 2 decades because the nation’s TV networks are angry I credentialed Scott MacFarlane after he left CBS & before he signed with MeidasTouch.

182,826 views • 4 months ago

“This does not look like the belly flop that Democrats wanted it to be,” David Weigel tells CSPAN from Republicans’ first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.

“This does not look like the belly flop that Democrats wanted it to be,” David Weigel tells CSPAN from Republicans’ first-ever midterm convention in Dallas, Texas.

25,615 views • 28 days ago

I’m publicly asking Nathaniel Reed to review my shuttered bureau live on CSPAN. He’s cost us tens of thousands now. He’s using his perch as RTCA Capitol Hill Chair to sabotage my news operation. Why? Cause I collaborated with Scott MacFarlane & Migrant Insider (ie, MeidasTouch)

I’m publicly asking Nathaniel Reed to review my shuttered bureau live on CSPAN. He’s cost us tens of thousands now. He’s using his perch as RTCA Capitol Hill Chair to sabotage my news operation. Why? Cause I collaborated with Scott MacFarlane & Migrant Insider (ie, MeidasTouch)

62,151 views • 4 months ago

I haven't filed a story from the Capitol since Jan 6 - forget rioters, I'm scared of TV Networks Full video here:

I haven't filed a story from the Capitol since Jan 6 - forget rioters, I'm scared of TV Networks Full video here:

40,211 views • 3 months ago

NEWS: This week I officially asked Speaker Mike Johnson, US Senate Leaders and the 17 members of the Senate Rules Committee to investigate RTCA Capitol Hill -- the TV networks who control press access to the Capitol led by Nathaniel Reed Allison Pecorin - Suspending entire LCB team without reporting a single violation and without warning. - Falsifying Congressional Directory. - Credentialing CNN anchors as NBC (see Kasie Hunt), CBS credentialed ABC, etc. - Credentialing press secretaries, a talent agent, marketers, etc. (see doc B) - Seemingly, taking money from corporate entities not eligible for RTCA membership, like Disney, Warner Bros & Artemis Strategies. (see doc C) - Some 15 people credentialed LCB aren’t listed in any Congressional Directory. - What happened to the $600 we paid for those credentials? (see doc D) - Double standards for small and independent journalists. - Onerous reporting restrictions for independent journalists but not the Networks. - Refusing — for 5 years — to address Gallery safety concerns raised. (see doc E) - In 2025, LCB reported RTCA to Reporters Committee for Freedom of Press. Below find a copy of each letter I sent to congressional leaders.

NEWS: This week I officially asked Speaker Mike Johnson, US Senate Leaders and the 17 members of the Senate Rules Committee to investigate RTCA Capitol Hill -- the TV networks who control press access to the Capitol led by Nathaniel Reed Allison Pecorin - Suspending entire LCB team without reporting a single violation and without warning. - Falsifying Congressional Directory. - Credentialing CNN anchors as NBC (see Kasie Hunt), CBS credentialed ABC, etc. - Credentialing press secretaries, a talent agent, marketers, etc. (see doc B) - Seemingly, taking money from corporate entities not eligible for RTCA membership, like Disney, Warner Bros & Artemis Strategies. (see doc C) - Some 15 people credentialed LCB aren’t listed in any Congressional Directory. - What happened to the $600 we paid for those credentials? (see doc D) - Double standards for small and independent journalists. - Onerous reporting restrictions for independent journalists but not the Networks. - Refusing — for 5 years — to address Gallery safety concerns raised. (see doc E) - In 2025, LCB reported RTCA to Reporters Committee for Freedom of Press. Below find a copy of each letter I sent to congressional leaders.

34,092 views • 4 months ago

NEWS: After I reported harassment, bullying and lying by RTCA Capitol Hill last year, the nation’s TV Networks — Scripps News, ABC News / Disney, NBC News, CNN, MS NOW, etc — responded by banning my team from covering Congress this year.

NEWS: After I reported harassment, bullying and lying by RTCA Capitol Hill last year, the nation’s TV Networks — Scripps News, ABC News / Disney, NBC News, CNN, MS NOW, etc — responded by banning my team from covering Congress this year.

31,849 views • 3 months ago

NEW AskaPol politics EXCLUSIVE: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on latest efforts to close infamous NYC prison: “Not just about closing Rikers but what we turn it into”

NEW AskaPol politics EXCLUSIVE: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on latest efforts to close infamous NYC prison: “Not just about closing Rikers but what we turn it into”

27,861 views • 5 months ago

“Let the kids eat again, @reedreports. Please.” We’re not accused of a single violation by the Radio-TV Correspondents’ Association, yet my Capitol bureau, The LCB, has been shuttered since May 1. So far, it’s cost upwards of $20,000.

“Let the kids eat again, @reedreports. Please.” We’re not accused of a single violation by the Radio-TV Correspondents’ Association, yet my Capitol bureau, The LCB, has been shuttered since May 1. So far, it’s cost upwards of $20,000.

22,394 views • 4 months ago

“Shout out to Matt [Lasso] — Joe Rogan 🤣 Guess I made his latest podcast. Cheers! 🍻

“Shout out to Matt [Lasso] — Joe Rogan 🤣 Guess I made his latest podcast. Cheers! 🍻

32,544 views • 1 year ago

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