Kristin Wilson 📎
@kristin-wilson.bsky.social
Recovering Capitol Hill journalist. More opinionated than I used to be. Forever commenting on House procedure and Rules.
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OK longtime Capitol Hill (and now former) journalist here. Hi.
Gonna put together a little "How to Reach Your Member" primer here for ya.
FIRST BIG RULE: Do not do anything that in any way threatens, implies a threat, etc to a member. This is intended to help you in productive ways.
Gonna put together a little "How to Reach Your Member" primer here for ya.
FIRST BIG RULE: Do not do anything that in any way threatens, implies a threat, etc to a member. This is intended to help you in productive ways.
“I one…”
November 26, 2025 at 2:42 PM
“I one…”
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When you are very sleepy but also apparently have a question
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
When you are very sleepy but also apparently have a question
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Article III, doing its job: "I conclude that all actions flowing from Ms. Halligan's defective appointment, including securing and signing Mr. Comey's indictment, constitute unlawful exercises of executive power and must be set aside" www.cbsnews.com/news/james-c...
Judge dismisses James Comey and Letitia James cases, finding prosecutor's appointment invalid
The rulings from U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie are a significant victory for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
www.cbsnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Article III, doing its job: "I conclude that all actions flowing from Ms. Halligan's defective appointment, including securing and signing Mr. Comey's indictment, constitute unlawful exercises of executive power and must be set aside" www.cbsnews.com/news/james-c...
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Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
November 23, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Boston's Mayor Wu playing with Yo-Yo Ma at Symphony Hall
Somebody is going to be sad in four hours
☆ ★ ✮ ★ ☆Go Cowboys! ☆ ★ ✮ ★ ☆
☆ ★ ✮ ★ ☆Go Cowboys! ☆ ★ ✮ ★ ☆
November 23, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Somebody is going to be sad in four hours
☆ ★ ✮ ★ ☆Go Cowboys! ☆ ★ ✮ ★ ☆
☆ ★ ✮ ★ ☆Go Cowboys! ☆ ★ ✮ ★ ☆
Crazy scenario?
1. Tennessee-7 flips to Dems (hey weirder things have happened. *gestures to all of today*) +D
2. Greene steps down -R
3. Texas seat filled +D
4. NJ seat filled +D
Result: 218-216 House
1. Tennessee-7 flips to Dems (hey weirder things have happened. *gestures to all of today*) +D
2. Greene steps down -R
3. Texas seat filled +D
4. NJ seat filled +D
Result: 218-216 House
November 22, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Crazy scenario?
1. Tennessee-7 flips to Dems (hey weirder things have happened. *gestures to all of today*) +D
2. Greene steps down -R
3. Texas seat filled +D
4. NJ seat filled +D
Result: 218-216 House
1. Tennessee-7 flips to Dems (hey weirder things have happened. *gestures to all of today*) +D
2. Greene steps down -R
3. Texas seat filled +D
4. NJ seat filled +D
Result: 218-216 House
What in the actual…?
November 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
What in the actual…?
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Sen. Elissa Slotkin tells NBC News that Capitol Police are now with her 24/7.
"We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not closer to 1000 threats come in to our phones, our emails" since Trump threatened her and other Democrats.
"We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not closer to 1000 threats come in to our phones, our emails" since Trump threatened her and other Democrats.
November 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Sen. Elissa Slotkin tells NBC News that Capitol Police are now with her 24/7.
"We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not closer to 1000 threats come in to our phones, our emails" since Trump threatened her and other Democrats.
"We've had hundreds and hundreds, if not closer to 1000 threats come in to our phones, our emails" since Trump threatened her and other Democrats.
The thing that strikes me is that when Lindsey Halligan found out that defense counsel was Michael Dreeben, she didn’t immediately dismiss the charges.
It’s MICHAEL DREEBEN. It’s like one google search.
Apparently some people need to learn things the hard way. OK.
www.oyez.org/advocates/mi...
It’s MICHAEL DREEBEN. It’s like one google search.
Apparently some people need to learn things the hard way. OK.
www.oyez.org/advocates/mi...
November 21, 2025 at 1:18 AM
The thing that strikes me is that when Lindsey Halligan found out that defense counsel was Michael Dreeben, she didn’t immediately dismiss the charges.
It’s MICHAEL DREEBEN. It’s like one google search.
Apparently some people need to learn things the hard way. OK.
www.oyez.org/advocates/mi...
It’s MICHAEL DREEBEN. It’s like one google search.
Apparently some people need to learn things the hard way. OK.
www.oyez.org/advocates/mi...
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By reacting to this in this manner, he’s admitting that he’s ordering our military to commit illegal and unconstitutional acts.
"Their crime? Recording a video that reminded members of the military that they are not supposed to obey illegal orders."
Can you imagine if this had been proclaimed by a democratic president?
One of these outbursts would have been a scandal of the century.
How can he just continue like this?
Can you imagine if this had been proclaimed by a democratic president?
One of these outbursts would have been a scandal of the century.
How can he just continue like this?
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Calls Democrats’ Video to Military ‘Punishable by Death’
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
By reacting to this in this manner, he’s admitting that he’s ordering our military to commit illegal and unconstitutional acts.
For the first time, I had to use my dog’s full name to get his attention - BRUCE! KEVIN! SPRINGSTEEN! - and instead of obeying me, he gave me a look of “what the fuck my middle name is….Kevin??” and now I love him even more.
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 AM
For the first time, I had to use my dog’s full name to get his attention - BRUCE! KEVIN! SPRINGSTEEN! - and instead of obeying me, he gave me a look of “what the fuck my middle name is….Kevin??” and now I love him even more.
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The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
November 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for my arrest and execution.
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
In these moments, fear is contagious, but so is courage:
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THIS IS HUGE!
If I understand Harry Litman's cryptic post (he's doing it on the fly), Lindsay Halligan & DOJ created a new document that contained only the two counts that were "true billed" by the Comey GJ & presented it to Court as if GJ had voted on that document, which they never saw.
If I understand Harry Litman's cryptic post (he's doing it on the fly), Lindsay Halligan & DOJ created a new document that contained only the two counts that were "true billed" by the Comey GJ & presented it to Court as if GJ had voted on that document, which they never saw.
HUGE development IN hearing for Comey selective prosecution motion, It turns out that the grand jury NEVER saw the operative indictment. Whole separate basis for dismissal. Standby for more.
November 19, 2025 at 4:36 PM
THIS IS HUGE!
If I understand Harry Litman's cryptic post (he's doing it on the fly), Lindsay Halligan & DOJ created a new document that contained only the two counts that were "true billed" by the Comey GJ & presented it to Court as if GJ had voted on that document, which they never saw.
If I understand Harry Litman's cryptic post (he's doing it on the fly), Lindsay Halligan & DOJ created a new document that contained only the two counts that were "true billed" by the Comey GJ & presented it to Court as if GJ had voted on that document, which they never saw.
The Ol’ Deem & Pass…
Hours after the bill passed the House on a 427-1 vote, the Senate agreed to deem the legislation passed as soon as it arrives from the House. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a motion that received unanimous consent and will require no further action by the chamber
Hours after the bill passed the House on a 427-1 vote, the Senate agreed to deem the legislation passed as soon as it arrives from the House. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a motion that received unanimous consent and will require no further action by the chamber
Congress to send bill to Trump to force disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House overcame a months-long impasse, and the Senate quickly dispatched with the issue.
wapo.st
November 18, 2025 at 11:40 PM
The Ol’ Deem & Pass…
Hours after the bill passed the House on a 427-1 vote, the Senate agreed to deem the legislation passed as soon as it arrives from the House. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a motion that received unanimous consent and will require no further action by the chamber
Hours after the bill passed the House on a 427-1 vote, the Senate agreed to deem the legislation passed as soon as it arrives from the House. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer offered a motion that received unanimous consent and will require no further action by the chamber
Good for Mary Bruce to press on this. Zero part of this question was "insurbordinate" and these are the exact questions WH reporters should be asking.
Q: Why wait for Congress to release the Epstein files? Why not just do it now?
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
TRUMP: It's not the question that I mind. It's your attitude. I think you're a terrible reporter. It's the way you ask these questions. You start off with a man who's highly respected asking him an insubordinate question
November 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Good for Mary Bruce to press on this. Zero part of this question was "insurbordinate" and these are the exact questions WH reporters should be asking.
The House is in session next year for… 112 whole days.
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
The House is in session next year for… 112 whole days.
I’m thinking the photographer had to have gone to the top of the Washington monument to get this shot.
Hell of a move. 👏🏻
Hell of a move. 👏🏻
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’m thinking the photographer had to have gone to the top of the Washington monument to get this shot.
Hell of a move. 👏🏻
Hell of a move. 👏🏻
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A legislative day begins when the House convenes after an adjournment and continues until the House adjourns – nothing to do with whether the House conducts legislative business.
November 13, 2025 at 1:49 PM
A legislative day begins when the House convenes after an adjournment and continues until the House adjourns – nothing to do with whether the House conducts legislative business.
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This is the full story of Wally the narcoleptic shelter dog ❤️🩹
November 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
This is the full story of Wally the narcoleptic shelter dog ❤️🩹
So, what happened tonight? Johnson and Rs were willing to discharge the Epstein petition tonight via unanimous consent, but Dems objected. Johnson says he thinks they “regretted” that decision, but Ds clearly want to put each Republican on record for their vote.
It’ll come to the floor next week
It’ll come to the floor next week
November 13, 2025 at 12:10 AM
So, what happened tonight? Johnson and Rs were willing to discharge the Epstein petition tonight via unanimous consent, but Dems objected. Johnson says he thinks they “regretted” that decision, but Ds clearly want to put each Republican on record for their vote.
It’ll come to the floor next week
It’ll come to the floor next week
And it’s signed. 218.
Here’s where you can find the Epstein Discharge Petition. If a member removes their name from the petition, it’ll be listed at the very bottom.
So far it’s still at 217, with Rep. Walkinshaw being the last signature on September 10th
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
So far it’s still at 217, with Rep. Walkinshaw being the last signature on September 10th
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
Discharge Petition No. 9, Bill Number: H.Res. 581, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Thomas Massie DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Thomas Massie, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution providi...
clerk.house.gov
November 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM
And it’s signed. 218.
Here’s where you can find the Epstein Discharge Petition. If a member removes their name from the petition, it’ll be listed at the very bottom.
So far it’s still at 217, with Rep. Walkinshaw being the last signature on September 10th
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
So far it’s still at 217, with Rep. Walkinshaw being the last signature on September 10th
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
Discharge Petition No. 9, Bill Number: H.Res. 581, 119th Congress
SPONSOR: Thomas Massie DESCRIPTION: Pursuant to clause 2 of rule XV, I, Thomas Massie, move to discharge the Committee on Rules from the consideration of the resolution entitled, a resolution providi...
clerk.house.gov
November 12, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Here’s where you can find the Epstein Discharge Petition. If a member removes their name from the petition, it’ll be listed at the very bottom.
So far it’s still at 217, with Rep. Walkinshaw being the last signature on September 10th
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
So far it’s still at 217, with Rep. Walkinshaw being the last signature on September 10th
clerk.house.gov/DischargePet...
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If Adelita Grijalva is signature 218 for the Epstein Files discharge petition - that process is immediately over.
So if there is going to be any change by either Nancy Mace or Lauren Boebert - if would have to happen before Grijalva is sworn in today at 4 pm.
So if there is going to be any change by either Nancy Mace or Lauren Boebert - if would have to happen before Grijalva is sworn in today at 4 pm.
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If Adelita Grijalva is signature 218 for the Epstein Files discharge petition - that process is immediately over.
So if there is going to be any change by either Nancy Mace or Lauren Boebert - if would have to happen before Grijalva is sworn in today at 4 pm.
So if there is going to be any change by either Nancy Mace or Lauren Boebert - if would have to happen before Grijalva is sworn in today at 4 pm.