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SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months

But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
New: Some Senate Rs lamented the removal of the pro-IVF provision from the NDAA

“It’s not the way that I would do it,” Sen. Mike Rounds said, adding he “personally” wanted it in the bill

Meanwhile, pro-lifers praised Speaker Mike Johnson for removing the clause
www.notus.org/healthcare/a...
Anti-Abortion Leaders Declare Victory Over Removal of IVF Provision in Defense Bill
Polling has found that an overwhelming majority of Americans support access to in vitro fertilization.
www.notus.org
December 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
Alina Habba is no longer New Jersey's U.S. attorney.

(And she legally hasn't been for months.)

But now she's headed to the DOJ as a senior advisor. So she isn't gone quite yet.

@notus.com:

www.notus.org/courts/alina...
Alina Habba Resigns as New Jersey’s Top Federal Prosecutor
The announcement comes a week after yet another court disqualified her from the role.
www.notus.org
December 8, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
The NDAA doesn't include a provision for IVF coverage for servicemembers that passed in both the House and the Senate. @oriana.bsky.social reported on Duckworth trying to get Trump to stop Johnson from stripping the provisions. www.notus.org/congress/tam...
Democratic Senator Urges Trump to Defend IVF Coverage in the Defense Bill
“WARNING: Speaker Johnson wants you to become the DEADBEAT DAD OF IVF,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth wrote in a letter to Donald Trump.
www.notus.org
December 8, 2025 at 4:13 AM
👀 The just-released NDAA text does not contain a provision that would have guaranteed IVF coverage for service members (TRICARE does not currently cover IVF)

Last week, Tammy Duckworth urged Donald Trump to stop Mike Johnson from removing the pro-IVF provision

www.notus.org/congress/tam...
Democratic Senator Urges Trump to Defend IVF Coverage in the Defense Bill
“WARNING: Speaker Johnson wants you to become the DEADBEAT DAD OF IVF,” Sen. Tammy Duckworth wrote in a letter to Donald Trump.
www.notus.org
December 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Reposted by Oriana González
From EDM to Taylor Swift to “The Little Mermaid,” lawmakers’ Spotify Wrapped results know no bounds, NOTUS’ @oriana.bsky.social determined after investigative efforts on Capitol Hill.
December 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Tammy Duckworth is urging Donald Trump to stop Mike Johnson from blocking an IVF coverage mandate from the NDAA

“WARNING: Speaker Johnson wants you to become the DEADBEAT DAD OF IVF,” Duckworth wrote in a note to Trump

www.notus.org/congress/tam...
December 4, 2025 at 9:58 PM
NEW: As Republicans finish 2025 with a fair share of wins, there’s one small problem: They can’t stand each other

- Fights in closed-door meetings
- Public social media spats
- Accusing members of being celebrities instead of politicians

Let’s break down the dynamics:
www.notus.org/congress/rep...
House Republicans Can’t Stop Fighting With Each Other
There’s increasing tension between rank-and-file members and GOP leadership.
www.notus.org
December 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
NEW: Democrats feel confident about their chances in red areas

In TN-5, Dem Chaz Molder outraised GOP Rep. Andy Ogles in Q3 $790K vs $61K — and some Republicans are concerned Ogles isn't taking his race seriously

"He’s raising like no money," one GOP strategist said
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
Even Ahead of the Tennessee Special Election, Democrats Feel Bullish About Competing in Red Areas
The DCCC is already trying to go on the offense in districts they’ve previously ignored.
www.notus.org
December 2, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
Republicans want to drastically ramp up the admin's anti-immigration agenda after the D.C. shooting.

Said Rep. Mary Miller: "Deport them all. Now."

Even GOP centrists aren't fully dismissing Trump's crackdown on Afghan immigration applications. @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/27/r...
Republicans seek severe immigration crackdown over D.C. shooting: "Deport them all. Now."
"We must IMMEDIATELY BAN all ISLAM immigrants and DEPORT every single Islamist," said one Republican senator.
www.axios.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
Donald Trump's revenge indictments are gone.

A judge also says Lindsey Halligan isn't really the U.S. attorney of EDVA.

And as if that's not enough, the judge says *local judges* will choose her replacement.

A stunning rebuke of Trump's vengeance tour.

@notus.com:

www.notus.org/courts/linds...
Judge Dismisses Comey and James Indictments, Says Lindsey Halligan Had ‘No Lawful Authority’ to Bring Them
The judge ruled that Halligan has no prosecutorial authority; therefore, the grand jury presentations were never valid.
www.notus.org
November 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
what an incredible time to work at NOTUS 🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️🙂‍↕️
NOTUS is thrilled to announce veteran journalist Deirdre Walsh will serve as a senior editor managing NOTUS’ Capitol Hill team beginning in January 2026. https://www.notus.org/about-us/press-releases/deirdre-walsh-joins-notus-to-lead-congressional-coverage
Deirdre Walsh joins NOTUS to Lead Congressional Coverage
www.notus.org
November 24, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
NOTUS is thrilled to announce veteran journalist Deirdre Walsh will serve as a senior editor managing NOTUS’ Capitol Hill team beginning in January 2026. https://www.notus.org/about-us/press-releases/deirdre-walsh-joins-notus-to-lead-congressional-coverage
Deirdre Walsh joins NOTUS to Lead Congressional Coverage
www.notus.org
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
👀 House Ethics Committee announces it’s investigating Republican Rep. Mike Collins, who is running for Senate, and his chief, Brandon Phillips
November 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
Until recently, the EPA had a pretty legendary group of scientists using cutting-edge computer science to speed up chemical toxicity research.

This team helped with East Palestine, w/ GenX, etc.

I found that at least 16 of them have now left for a single private lab.
Trump’s Privatization of Science Research Is Underway
The EPA’s scientists that helped in the aftermath of the East Palestine, Ohio, disaster, are now in the private sector. What does that mean for future crises?
www.notus.org
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
New: Trump accused six Democrats of “seditious behavior, punishable by death"

In turn, Republicans suggested Trump didn’t *really* mean what he said

"You know how President Trump is," Tuberville said

"I’m sure the president has his tongue in cheek there," hawley said
www.notus.org/congress/tru...
‘You Know How President Trump Is’: Republicans Say Trump Isn’t Actually Threatening Democrats
Democratic lawmakers said they were in touch with Capitol Police after Trump accused them of “seditious behaviour, punishable by death.”
www.notus.org
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
tune in if you’re awake!!
It’s Thursday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and I’ve got some reporting on a new conflict brewing in Congress— that’s just one of the stories we’ve got, with:
☀️ @davearonberg.bsky.social
🥶 Moses Small
☕️ Oriana González
🌅 Akayla Gardner

If you’re up, email [email protected] #waytooearly
November 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Reposted by Oriana González
It’s Thursday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and I’ve got some reporting on a new conflict brewing in Congress— that’s just one of the stories we’ve got, with:
☀️ @davearonberg.bsky.social
🥶 Moses Small
☕️ Oriana González
🌅 Akayla Gardner

If you’re up, email [email protected] #waytooearly
November 20, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Reposted by Oriana González
Tomorrow is Trans Day of Remembrance. Every year on TDOR, trans people lost to homicide and violence are remembered at memorials around the country and around the world.

But the story of Sam Nordquist, a young trans man who was tortured and killed this year, has haunted me like no other.
What happened in Room 22?
For a month, seven people held Sam Nordquist captive in a small hotel room, torturing him to death, authorities say. How did it go on in secret?
www.nbcnews.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
NEW: More NY House Dem primaries coming

- Espaillat challenge "likely," per consultant
- Latimer expects a DSA challenger
- Nadler on a Lander-Goldman matchup: "Brad Lander will win." (He then walked it back)
- Justice Dems: "Expect more news"

@axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/20/m...
"People are pissed": The "Mamdani revolution" is coming for congressional Democrats
"Anybody who doesn't take the dynamic seriously does so at their peril," said one House Democrat. "I think it's going to be a bloodbath."
www.axios.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Reposted by Oriana González
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then OMB Director Russ Vought talked to him.
https://www.notus.org/congress/mario-diaz-balart-trump-rescissions-appropriations
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months

But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
One senior House Republican tried to add guardrails to funding bills to stop the administration from engaging in so-called “pocket rescissions” — only for the White House to intervene and stop him.
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:10 PM
SCOOP: Mario Díaz-Balart, a top House GOP appropriator, tried to add guardrails against pocket rescissions to an appropriations bill — something Democrats have been wanting for months

But then Russ Vought intervened, and Díaz-Balart quietly got rid of the provision
www.notus.org/congress/mar...
A Top Republican Wanted to Reclaim Congress’ Spending Authority. The White House Stopped Him.
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart, a top appropriator, tried to add guardrails from ‘pocket rescissions’ in an appropriations bill. But then Office of Management Budget Director Russ Vought talked to him.
www.notus.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Reposted by Oriana González
NEW: I asked @aoc.bsky.social about Chi Ossé filing paperwork to run against Hakeem Jeffries.

“I certainly don't think a primary challenge to the leader is a good idea right now,” she told @axios.com www.axios.com/2025/11/18/a...
Exclusive: AOC says Chi Ossé primary challenge against Jeffries not a "good idea"
Ocasio-Cortez is one of several prominent progressives breaking with the 27-year-old DSA member.
www.axios.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Kate Barr, a NC Democrat, sees just one way to be elected to Congress: running as a Republican

She says her bid is serious — and she wants candidates in other gerrymandered states to adopt her strategy: "That's part of why we're trying it"

@christadutton.bsky.social
www.notus.org/2026-electio...
To Protest Gerrymandering, This North Carolina Democrat Is Running as a Republican
Kate Barr is running to unseat Rep. Tim Moore. Can she start a trend?
www.notus.org
November 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM