Daniella Diaz
@daniellamicaela.bsky.social
@notus.com Congress reporter. Email: [email protected]. Other ways to reach me: X @DaniellaMicaela & Signal DaniellaMicaela.55
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From last night:
Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along.
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along.
www.notus.org/republicans/...
November 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
From last night:
Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along.
www.notus.org/republicans/...
Most Republican lawmakers insisted to NOTUS that they had planned to vote “yes” to release the Epstein files all along.
www.notus.org/republicans/...
NEW with @ursulaperano.bsky.social:
Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
November 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
NEW with @ursulaperano.bsky.social:
Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
Democrats have a messaging conundrum — for a party that’s still reeling from 2024 losses and that swore to voters that they would not fold without tangible concessions on health care from Republicans.
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
NEW: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a new batch of emails from the Jeffrey Epstein estate that showed the convicted sex offender discussing President Donald Trump, and alleged he spent time at Epstein’s home with a victim of sex trafficking.
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
November 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
NEW: Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a new batch of emails from the Jeffrey Epstein estate that showed the convicted sex offender discussing President Donald Trump, and alleged he spent time at Epstein’s home with a victim of sex trafficking.
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
www.notus.org/donald-trump...
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New: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer didn’t vote for the government funding deal. He’s bearing the brunt of the blame anyway.
via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
Schumer Didn’t Vote for the Government Funding Deal. He’s Under Fire Anyway.
“The reality is that we don't have to get into what's in his heart or what his intentions were to say that this is not the outcome that we wanted to see,” said one spokesperson for a progressive group...
www.notus.org
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 PM
New: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer didn’t vote for the government funding deal. He’s bearing the brunt of the blame anyway.
via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
via @ursulaperano.bsky.social & @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
New: Schumer has been actively distancing himself from the legislation end the shutdown.
But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place.
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place.
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
November 10, 2025 at 8:08 PM
New: Schumer has been actively distancing himself from the legislation end the shutdown.
But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place.
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
But for many Democrats, that’s not enough, and he’s bearing the brunt of the blame for allowing it to happen in the first place.
www.notus.org/democrats/sc...
New: I wrote about how much messier negotiations could get to end the government shutdown if there’s not a deal before Nov. 1
(and — it looks like there probably won’t be)
www.notus.org/congress/whe...
(and — it looks like there probably won’t be)
www.notus.org/congress/whe...
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 AM
New: I wrote about how much messier negotiations could get to end the government shutdown if there’s not a deal before Nov. 1
(and — it looks like there probably won’t be)
www.notus.org/congress/whe...
(and — it looks like there probably won’t be)
www.notus.org/congress/whe...
NEW from me: Rank-and-file Democrats have long questioned whether @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov would be able to form an aggressive-enough opposition to President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Will their bet this time around pay off?
www.notus.org/congress/sch...
Will their bet this time around pay off?
www.notus.org/congress/sch...
October 9, 2025 at 12:41 PM
NEW from me: Rank-and-file Democrats have long questioned whether @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov would be able to form an aggressive-enough opposition to President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Will their bet this time around pay off?
www.notus.org/congress/sch...
Will their bet this time around pay off?
www.notus.org/congress/sch...
Two separate instances today I witnessed:
1) Johnson debate the government shutdown and Epstein files with Sens. Kelly and Gallego
2) Jeffries debate Affordable Care Act subsidies and the Republican tax bill with Lawler
www.notus.org/congress/mik...
1) Johnson debate the government shutdown and Epstein files with Sens. Kelly and Gallego
2) Jeffries debate Affordable Care Act subsidies and the Republican tax bill with Lawler
www.notus.org/congress/mik...
October 8, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Two separate instances today I witnessed:
1) Johnson debate the government shutdown and Epstein files with Sens. Kelly and Gallego
2) Jeffries debate Affordable Care Act subsidies and the Republican tax bill with Lawler
www.notus.org/congress/mik...
1) Johnson debate the government shutdown and Epstein files with Sens. Kelly and Gallego
2) Jeffries debate Affordable Care Act subsidies and the Republican tax bill with Lawler
www.notus.org/congress/mik...
The reelection campaign of Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington, D.C., is nearly broke as she faces a slate of Democratic primary challengers and questions about her political future.
@taylorgiorno.bsky.social
@taylorgiorno.bsky.social
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Reelection Campaign Is Nearly Broke as Challenges Mount
The Democratic congresswoman, who has represented D.C. since 1991, is facing internal pressure to retire.
www.notus.org
October 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The reelection campaign of Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington, D.C., is nearly broke as she faces a slate of Democratic primary challengers and questions about her political future.
@taylorgiorno.bsky.social
@taylorgiorno.bsky.social
Another day, same shutdown
By a vote of 52-42, the #Senate did not invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to H.R.5371, Continuing Appropriations. (House)
Dem/Independent senators voting in favor: Cortez Masto, Fetterman, and King. GOP Senator Paul voted against .
Dem/Independent senators voting in favor: Cortez Masto, Fetterman, and King. GOP Senator Paul voted against .
October 6, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Another day, same shutdown
Rules Chair Virginia Foxx is doing today’s pro forma session.
Rules ranking member Jim McGovern is on the floor and will call for unanimous consent for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Adelina Grijalva.
Rules ranking member Jim McGovern is on the floor and will call for unanimous consent for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Adelina Grijalva.
October 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Rules Chair Virginia Foxx is doing today’s pro forma session.
Rules ranking member Jim McGovern is on the floor and will call for unanimous consent for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Adelina Grijalva.
Rules ranking member Jim McGovern is on the floor and will call for unanimous consent for Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Adelina Grijalva.
Reposted by Daniella Diaz
It’s Wednesday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and the US government has shutdown. The latest, and much more, with:
☀️ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
☕️ @nancyayoussef.bsky.social
🌅 Rep. Debbie Dingell
If you’re up this early with us, write in why— [email protected] or reply here. #WayTooEarly
☀️ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
☕️ @nancyayoussef.bsky.social
🌅 Rep. Debbie Dingell
If you’re up this early with us, write in why— [email protected] or reply here. #WayTooEarly
October 1, 2025 at 8:03 AM
It’s Wednesday with @waytooearly.bsky.social and the US government has shutdown. The latest, and much more, with:
☀️ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
☕️ @nancyayoussef.bsky.social
🌅 Rep. Debbie Dingell
If you’re up this early with us, write in why— [email protected] or reply here. #WayTooEarly
☀️ @daniellamicaela.bsky.social
☕️ @nancyayoussef.bsky.social
🌅 Rep. Debbie Dingell
If you’re up this early with us, write in why— [email protected] or reply here. #WayTooEarly
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Happening Now: Join reporter Anna Kramer for a Reddit AMA 👇
www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
September 30, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Happening Now: Join reporter Anna Kramer for a Reddit AMA 👇
www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
www.reddit.com/r/fednews/co...
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NEWS: The Trump administration has declared that people working on RIFs are essential workers and can be asked to keep working if the government shuts down
Officials Working on Mass Firing Plans Deemed Essential During a Shutdown
The administration updated its guidance to include a section about Reductions in Force in the event funding lapses on Sept. 30.
www.notus.org
September 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
NEWS: The Trump administration has declared that people working on RIFs are essential workers and can be asked to keep working if the government shuts down
New: Trump opponents’ message was simple: They won’t be intimidated by what Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia called “mob boss-style extortion from Trump.”
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
with @oriana.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
with @oriana.bsky.social
September 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
New: Trump opponents’ message was simple: They won’t be intimidated by what Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia called “mob boss-style extortion from Trump.”
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
with @oriana.bsky.social
www.notus.org/democrats/de...
with @oriana.bsky.social
NEW with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social:
The vote on a measure honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence put a spotlight on a split within the Democratic party.
www.notus.org/house/house-...
The vote on a measure honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence put a spotlight on a split within the Democratic party.
www.notus.org/house/house-...
September 19, 2025 at 3:25 PM
NEW with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social:
The vote on a measure honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence put a spotlight on a split within the Democratic party.
www.notus.org/house/house-...
The vote on a measure honoring Charlie Kirk and condemning political violence put a spotlight on a split within the Democratic party.
www.notus.org/house/house-...
Reposted by Daniella Diaz
For house and senate Dems already chafing at their New York City-heavy leadership, endless questions over Schumer's and Jeffries's non-endorsement of Zohran Mamdani are a fresh source of annoyance @rileyrogerson.bsky.social and @daniellamicaela.bsky.social report for @notus.com
Democrats Tire of Answering for Schumer and Jeffries on Mamdani Question
As the pair refuse to endorse Zohran Mamdani, lawmakers reckon with what it means to have two leaders from New York City.
www.thecity.nyc
September 18, 2025 at 4:50 PM
For house and senate Dems already chafing at their New York City-heavy leadership, endless questions over Schumer's and Jeffries's non-endorsement of Zohran Mamdani are a fresh source of annoyance @rileyrogerson.bsky.social and @daniellamicaela.bsky.social report for @notus.com
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BREAKING NEWS: Robert Redford dies at 89. The actor-turned-director eschewed his status as a Hollywood star to support causes close to his heart: https://cnn.it/41YbUAq
September 16, 2025 at 12:27 PM
BREAKING NEWS: Robert Redford dies at 89. The actor-turned-director eschewed his status as a Hollywood star to support causes close to his heart: https://cnn.it/41YbUAq
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The “I haven’t seen it” defense is back with a vengeance. bit.ly/4nmqvxI
Republicans Plead Ignorance When Asked About Trump’s Letter to Epstein
The “I haven’t seen it” defense is back with a vengeance.
bit.ly
September 9, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The “I haven’t seen it” defense is back with a vengeance. bit.ly/4nmqvxI
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🚨🚨HERE IT IS: We got Trump’s birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein that the President said doesn’t exist.
Trump talks about a “wonderful secret” the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files!
Trump talks about a “wonderful secret” the two of them shared. What is he hiding? Release the files!
September 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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After going through campaign finance records for more than a dozen dead members of Congress, @violetjira.bsky.social and I found some irregularities.
From funeral and medical expenses to payments to family, experts said these expenses are possible misuses of funds.
www.notus.org/congress/dea...
From funeral and medical expenses to payments to family, experts said these expenses are possible misuses of funds.
www.notus.org/congress/dea...
How Dead Lawmakers Are Spending Campaign Cash From Beyond the Grave
These congressional members died while in office. Their remaining campaign money has ended up in weird places.
www.notus.org
September 4, 2025 at 11:02 AM
After going through campaign finance records for more than a dozen dead members of Congress, @violetjira.bsky.social and I found some irregularities.
From funeral and medical expenses to payments to family, experts said these expenses are possible misuses of funds.
www.notus.org/congress/dea...
From funeral and medical expenses to payments to family, experts said these expenses are possible misuses of funds.
www.notus.org/congress/dea...
By the end of Tuesday, more Republicans seemed to be on the same page when it came to Massie's discharge petition to force a vote on Epstein files.
with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social
www.notus.org/congress/jef...
with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social
www.notus.org/congress/jef...
September 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
By the end of Tuesday, more Republicans seemed to be on the same page when it came to Massie's discharge petition to force a vote on Epstein files.
with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social
www.notus.org/congress/jef...
with @rileyrogerson.bsky.social
www.notus.org/congress/jef...
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Almost 70% of lawmakers in Congress age 75 and older say they're running for reelection next year.
“No matter what age you are, if you’re in good shape and you can do what it takes," Rep. Maxine Waters, 87, told me, "then you should do it."
www.notus.org/congress/old...
“No matter what age you are, if you’re in good shape and you can do what it takes," Rep. Maxine Waters, 87, told me, "then you should do it."
www.notus.org/congress/old...
Forget Retirement: Older Lawmakers Want to Stay in Congress
Why are so many lawmakers ages 75 and older running for reelection?
www.notus.org
August 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Almost 70% of lawmakers in Congress age 75 and older say they're running for reelection next year.
“No matter what age you are, if you’re in good shape and you can do what it takes," Rep. Maxine Waters, 87, told me, "then you should do it."
www.notus.org/congress/old...
“No matter what age you are, if you’re in good shape and you can do what it takes," Rep. Maxine Waters, 87, told me, "then you should do it."
www.notus.org/congress/old...
New: At the idea of a second reconciliation bill, some Republicans say that might be a bit of a stretch.
“I wouldn’t say anything’s too ambitious,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told me. “I’m more interested in having a functioning appropriations process right now.”
www.notus.org/congress/rep...
“I wouldn’t say anything’s too ambitious,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told me. “I’m more interested in having a functioning appropriations process right now.”
www.notus.org/congress/rep...
Republicans Are Already Licking Their Lips at the Chance of Another Reconciliation Bill
Sen. Ron Johnson told reporters Tuesday he thinks he has commitment from leadership on another reconciliation bill.
www.notus.org
July 9, 2025 at 1:21 PM
New: At the idea of a second reconciliation bill, some Republicans say that might be a bit of a stretch.
“I wouldn’t say anything’s too ambitious,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told me. “I’m more interested in having a functioning appropriations process right now.”
www.notus.org/congress/rep...
“I wouldn’t say anything’s too ambitious,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito told me. “I’m more interested in having a functioning appropriations process right now.”
www.notus.org/congress/rep...