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Danielle Battaglia
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Washington correspondent for The News & Observer, The Charlotte Observer and McClatchy DC. Mainly covering Congress with an #ncpol twist and sometimes the White House.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 17h
Lumbee Tribe of NC makes the case for recognition, again, at Senate hearing #ncpol

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Lumbee Tribe of NC makes the case for recognition, again, at Senate hearing
The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina went head-to-head in a hearing with the Eastern Band of Cherokee in a Senate hearing Wednesday afternoon.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 1d
Former Rep. Dan Bishop under consideration for U.S. Attorney job in NC #ncpol

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Former Rep. Dan Bishop under consideration for U.S. Attorney job in NC
Sen. Thom Tillis confirms former Rep. Dan Bishop has been discussed as a potential U.S. attorney in central North Carolina.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 2d
That means a lot. Thank you. It’s definitely something I’m considering. I love NC and I love N&O.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 2d
Rumors of my demise have been slightly exagerated. I am employed through Feb. 2, with the option to move back to North Carolina after that date. Please keep the scoops coming. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 2d
NC Democrats in Congress make new push for transparency in redistricting
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NC Democrats in Congress make new push for transparency in redistricting
Rep. Deborah Ross wants to require more transparency and public input when congressional districts are redrawn.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 3d
Which NC companies are donating to the White House ballroom fund? #ncpol
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Which NC companies are donating to the White House ballroom fund?
Two companies in North Carolina helped pay for President Donald Trump’s future ballroom that will seat 999 people.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 10d
Greg Lindberg is seeking Trump’s pardon. Who from NC has been successful? #ncpol

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Greg Lindberg is seeking Trump’s pardon. Who from NC has been successful?
President Donald Trump has granted clemency to six people in NC, plus those convicted of crimes surrounding the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 14d
With new map, NC candidates make decisions on where to run in 2026 #ncpol #nc01 #nc03

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With new map, NC candidates make decisions on where to run in 2026
Eastern North Carolina candidates for Congress are deciding where to run after the General Assembly redrew their districts.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 14d
New NC political map quickly challenged in court as racial discrimination #ncpol www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
New NC political map quickly challenged in court as racial discrimination
The new legal filing came just one day after the final approval of the map.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 14d
Durham’s Greg Lindberg hires ex-Trump bodyguard to seek pardon from president #ncpol
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Durham’s Greg Lindberg hires ex-Trump bodyguard to seek pardon from president
Billionaire Greg Lindberg hired former Trump bodyguard Keith Schiller to seek a pardon on his behalf after a bribery conviction.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 15d
Come join us!
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 19d
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 19d
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Live updates: ‘No Kings’ protests across Triangle, US oppose Trump policies, tactics
Millions of protesters are expected to protest the Trump administration today at events across America, including around 60 in North Carolina and nine in the Triangle.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 19d
"No Kings" protests are taking place across North Carolina and America today. @newsobserver.com and @charlotteobserver.com have reporters fanning out across our regions today to report on these. I'm anchoring Raleigh's coverage today but watch both sites to keep up with the latest. #ncpol
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 20d
Sen. Thom Tillis returns millions to donors as North Carolina Senate race shifts #ncpol

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Sen. Thom Tillis returns millions to donors as North Carolina Senate race shifts
Sen. Thom Tillis began the process of refunding donations after ending his 2026 campaign amid a rift with President Donald Trump over North Carolinians’ health care coverage.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 21d
NC Republicans draw Don Davis out of his district in attempt to take 11th seat #ncpol #nc01 #nc03

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NC Republicans draw Don Davis out of his district in attempt to take 11th seat
NC Republicans released a new map that moves Rep. Don Davis’ home out of his district and gives their party a strong chance to secure an extra seat.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 24d
Trump passed over for Nobel Peace Prize as he secures Gaza ceasefire deal #ncpol

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Trump passed over for Nobel Peace Prize as he secures Gaza ceasefire deal
President Donald Trump helped broker a deal between Hamas and Israel that could end in the release of 20 hostages and peace in the region.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 24d
NC lawmaker learned lesson from his role in another ‘idiotic’ shutdown, he says #ncpol

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NC lawmaker learned lesson from his role in another ‘idiotic’ shutdown, he says
Rep. Richard Hudson shares his past experience helping lead the U.S. into a government shutdown that he says became a dead end for his party.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · 28d
Sen. Tillis asks AG Bondi to investigate Cherokee marijuana business in NC #ncpol

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Sen. Tillis asks AG Bondi to investigate Cherokee marijuana business in NC
Sen. Thom Tillis asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate whether the Eastern Band of Cherokee is complying with federal laws regarding a marijuana dispensary.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · Oct 7
Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s struggling to understand some National Guard deployments #ncpol

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Sen. Thom Tillis says he’s struggling to understand some National Guard deployments
Tillis asked AG Pam Bondi if deploying the National Guard gives a free pass to local leaders who are failing to keep people safe.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · Oct 7
NC Rep. Jarrod Lowery joining Trump administration as tribe seeks US recognition #ncpol

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NC Rep. Jarrod Lowery joining Trump administration as tribe seeks US recognition
Rep. Jarrod Lowery is leaving the state House to serve in Indian Affairs as the Lumbee Tribe of NC moves closer to federal recognition.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · Oct 6
These North Carolina members of Congress want their pay withheld during shutdown #ncpol

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These North Carolina members of Congress want their pay withheld during shutdown
The 27th Amendment requires members of Congress to receive paychecks even during a government shutdown. Some of North Carolina’s members request otherwise.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · Oct 6
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Shutdown brings memories of past Republican fights with different outcomes
Oct. 3 is a key date both for politicos and pop culture junkies.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · Oct 6
Lenoir County Commissioner Eric Rouse announces run for Congress in #NC01 #ncpol

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Lenoir commissioner joins Republicans looking to unseat Davis in NC’s 1st District
Lenoir County Board of Commissioners vice chairman Eric Rouse announces run for Congress, becoming third Republican looking to unseat Rep. Don Davis.
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Danielle Battaglia @daniellebattaglia.bsky.social · Oct 3
Durham’s Neil Jacobs, linked to ‘Sharpie-gate,’ confirmed by Senate to lead NOAA #ncpol

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Durham’s Neil Jacobs, linked to ‘Sharpie-gate,’ confirmed by Senate to lead NOAA
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Durham’s Neil Jacobs to lead the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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