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Avani Kalra

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Covering the Senate @washingtonsun | Chicago girl | Tips/coffee via signal avanikalra.82 or email me [email protected]

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    The Senate is known as the world’s greatest deliberative body, but lately it’s not debating much. I examined hundreds of roll-call votes and found the upper chamber is mostly voting on nominations, leading to a “huge atrophying of the lawmaking power.”
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    RT @Alex_Roarty: people will focus on the quality of journalism and colleagues but also we have the best baked goods available in the newsroom kitchen
    Oriana González @ReporterOriana
    🎙️ *taps mic* is this thing on?? @washingtonsun is looking for a White House reporter, a politics reporters and a Congress reporter! i cannot stress enough how much i love this newsroom come work with me:
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  3. Oriana González✓@ReporterOriana
    🎙️ *taps mic* is this thing on?? @washingtonsun is looking for a White House reporter, a politics reporters and a Congress reporter! i cannot stress enough how much i love this newsroom come work with me:
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    Where do Dems plan to start on AI after the industry spent big against them during the midterms? What about crypto? They’re likely to begin with subpoenas and investigations — with Republican support. More here:
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    RT @reporterjoe: NEW: Democratic leaders face first post-election test as Progressives press to use the Dec. 11 funding deadline to cut off money for Trump’s Iran war — even if it means a shutdown. w/ @igorbobic
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    RT @anna_c_kramer: “A missed opportunity that quite frankly sets Montana back decades.” That’s what former Sen. Jon Tester said to me about Montana’s failure to join the wave of new Democrats in the Senate.
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    RT @giornolist_: A dozen former @FEC commissioners — all Rs — are urging @LeaderJohnThune to confirm two languishing commissioner nominees before January. The commission has been unable to authorize investigations, audits, fines or legal opinions since May 2025.
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    RT @helen_huiskes: News: Sen. Van Hollen is not challenging Schumer, per a source close to him. Sen-elect Abdul El-Sayed said today he'd back Van Hollen instead of Schumer. with @arthompson41:
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    RT @alweaver22: Tim Scott called Sen.-elect Annie Andrews on Wed afternoon and the two plan on meeting in person next week, per a source familiar
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    RT @ReporterOriana: ☀️ this podcast episode was FUN and you should tune in! also harry styles and bad bunny have small cameos if you watch closely
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    Will the Democrats pursue the push from their base to hold the Trump administration accountable? @ReporterOriana discusses.
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    RT @christa_dutton: “She’s got to run. If AOC doesn’t take this moment right now … we’re going to be making the same mistake.” Latest from Detroit:
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    RT @ReporterOriana: NEW: Before Tuesday, some progressives hoped a small majority would let them extract concessions from Jeffries But House Dems' majority is massive — and mods see it as a win against the left flank "That’s what I was hoping for," one mod member said
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    RT @StevenTDennis: Van Hollen tells me Democrats should not commit to voting for Schumer or anyone else for leader without getting commitments for a bold agenda
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    RT @Rayyyfernandez: 🚨Scott Colom now leads Sen.Hyde-Smith by 1,138 votes. More votes are still expected and no calls have been made yet.
    Raymond Fernandez @Rayyyfernandez
    Top Democrats are sending officials from the DSCC to Mississippi. They’ll be on the ground, along with the Elias Law Group, leading the party’s efforts to ensure all votes are counted. Scott Colom says he is “confident” he is on track to become the first Black senator from Mississippi in well over a century. W/@stephen_neukam
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    Top Democrats are sending officials from the DSCC to Mississippi. They’ll be on the ground, along with the Elias Law Group, leading the party’s efforts to ensure all votes are counted. Scott Colom says he is “confident” he is on track to become the first Black senator from Mississippi in well over a century. W/@stephen_neukam
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    RT @christa_dutton: @manuelas957 has been covering the twists and turns of the country’s redistricting battle for more than a year. Read her smart story on how Republicans are ending with a near wash.
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    RT @AkbarSAhmed: NEW: With a Trump admin reshuffle expected, confidante Sergio Gor is expected to rise. 10 sources says he's laid the groundwork for months, with potential posts ranging from White House chief of staff to top roles at State - even Rubio's! w/ @EricM_Katz:
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    RT @kadiagoba: And here’s Leader Jeffries’ dear colleague letter, asking his caucus to make him speaker. Jefferies, if elected by his peers will become the first Black speaker of the US House of Representatives
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