As 2025 redistricting push by both parties in full swing I took a look at what it means for polarization and the future of the people’s House 🎧 and read here ->npr.org/2025/08/27/nx-…

Dispatch from Barbara Sprunt who covered civil townhalls in GOP Rep. Alford's Missouri district - voters concerned about redistricting, mobilization of guard to DC/other cities and more - npr.org/2025/08/27/g-s…

New “consensus” bill unveiled to ban lawmakers from trading individual stocks - reform efforts have stalled for years but growing public support could prod action - big hurdles ahead npr.org/2025/09/03/nx-…

Two weeks before federal agencies run out of money House GOP unveils bill that extends current funding through Nov 21 & boosts security for govt officials -- w/Claudia Grisales (on Bsky & Threads) & Barbara Sprunt npr.org/2025/09/16/nx-…

Joined Up First and Morning Edition to talk about the stand off over government funding, with POTUS canceling mtg w/top Ds, and talked w/ Steve Inskeep about politics driving this shutdown showdown 🎧 >> npr.org/2025/09/24/nx-…

President Trump at the White House this morning with 5 days to go before a possible government shutdown.

Heading to WH to meet with POTUS and top leaders Sen. min Leader Schumer tells reporters meeting will determine if president willing to do “something real” related to health care

Shutdown approaches with no deal in sight and another round of failed votes expected ahead of midnight deadline - Dems demanding to deal with expiring health care subsidies, gop leaders refuse to link to funding bill w/ Sam Gringlas + Lexie Schapitl npr.org/2025/09/30/g-s…

As deadline nears here's a good rundown of what a government shutdown impacts across the country - from Caitlyn Kim npr.org/2025/09/30/g-s…

Joined Up First with the shutdown clocks ticking down and no path to a deal- Democrats insisting health care changes need to be part of deal & GOP saying they are hijacking process - 🎧 for convo with A Martínez >> npr.org/podcasts/51031…

By a vote of 55-45, the Senate did not pass H.R. 5371, the Republican Appropriations and Extensions Act, upon reconsideration. (60-votes needed) Senators Cortez Masto, Fetterman, and King (I) voted aye. Senator Paul voted no.

Shutdown day 1 - Top GOP leaders emphasizing Democrats voting against stopgap bill proposal they’ve backed before SML Thune says Ds put themselves in box canyon “there’s no way out” - says another vote today gives them another chance

Cc Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries

News: House Speaker just changed schedule for next week - House will NOT be in session in DC, changed to "district work period" Senate out until Monday - with no significant movement on path to reopening the government

Asked NH Dem Sen Shaheen, who has been part of bipartisan talks on aca subsidies, if she’s talked to the president and she said she had not. Other Senators say it’s good the president is saying positive things about talks but so far few have any details on them.

As shutdown drags on into Day 9 joined Up First to talk about GOP and Dem strategies , how top leaders framing messages, and trying to keeping rank and file on same page - no sign on way out yet 🎧 npr.org/2025/10/09/nx-…

important piece to read today from colleague Tom Bowman

Day 16 of shutdown - tours of Capitol shut down but members can give them. AZ Dem Sen Mark Kelly showing large group around and giving overview of rules

Shutdown day 17: House Speaker Mike Johnson again changes House schedule - no votes next week and another "district work week" (last House vote was Sept 19) speaker has said members on 48 hours notice if need to call back to Capitol

Shutdown enters week 4 - joined Morning Edition to talk about a a key factor prolonging it - Trump admin moving money around to pay troops, keep some targeted programs afloat, staving off impacts for now - 🎧>>npr.org/2025/10/17/nx-…