Elleiana Green
@elleianagreen.bsky.social
Fellow @politico.com Formerly @chicago.suntimes.com, @nbcnews.com and @bloomberglaw.com
NEW: NEW: Will the grass be greener for House Speaker Mike Johnson after midterms? Johnson suggested that he could leave Congress if Democrats regain control — the farthest he has gone in acknowledging what he would do in a GOP House minority. Latest with @miacmccarthy.bsky.social
Politico@politico.com · 4d agoMike Johnson voices uncertainty about his future if GOP loses control politi.co/4AQLQHj
Michigan’s Mike Rogers says trade war with Canada needs to end politi.co/4AVgTBF
Michigan’s Mike Rogers says trade war with Canada needs to end politi.co/4AVgTBF
Michigan’s Mike Rogers says trade war with Canada needs to end politi.co/4AVgTBF
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NEW: @iamjmsn.bsky.social artist behind 'Love Me' in Trump's new ad told @politico.com he didn't authorize the White House to use his song. "I am looking for a lawyer now in order to see what our options are and how to proceed," he said.
Politico@politico.com · 3w agoTrump administration launches pro-Trump TV ad ahead of midterms
Cybercriminal group claims to steal thousands of FBI employee records
Cybercriminal group claims to steal thousands of FBI employee records
The FBI said it was probing a suspected hack, after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have breached its systems.
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With @jsaks.bsky.social and @elleianagreen.bsky.social: The FBI is investigating a possible breach of its online jobs portal, following claims by prolific cybercrime group ShinyHunters that its operators stole sensitive data on FBI agents: www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Cybercriminal group claims to steal thousands of FBI employee records
The FBI said it was probing a suspected hack, after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to have breached its systems.
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Jared Golden crosses party lines again, endorsing Mike Lawler for reelection
Jared Golden crosses party lines again, endorsing Mike Lawler for reelection
Democrat Golden, who is not running for reelection, is endorsing the GOP's Lawler in his battleground district in upstate New York.
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Mike Rogers says Iran war needs to “end quickly” amid rising prices
Mike Rogers says Iran war needs to “end quickly” amid rising prices
The GOP senate candidate was the second Republican to break with the White House on the issue Monday.
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Breaking: Trump says he will ban reporters from POLITICO, CNN and MS NOW from the White House.
Trump says he’s banning media outlets, including POLITICO, from White House
CNN and MS NOW are the other two outlets Trump announced can no longer send journalists into the White House.
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NEW: A federal judge said the Trump administration must give a 30 day notice if it intends to make major changes to the Kennedy Center, including the “demolition” of the building. Latest for @politico.com here: www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Trump admin must provide 30 day notice for ‘demolition,’ major changes to Kennedy Center amid shutdown fight
Trump was seen viewing a poster that appeared to say, in part, “Kennedy Center DEMOLISH” on Wednesday.
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Stopped by the Kennedy Center this afternoon, where I saw a forklift emerge from the scaffolding and transport gates around the building. The building remains closed amidst the fight over the status of the building.
Kamala Harris to join Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan next week
Kamala Harris to join Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan next week
Harris will join the Senate nominee in Michigan for a roundtable on Black maternal health.
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NEW: Trump administration says Kennedy Center closing is "temporary," claiming the closure was for seven days “unless extended” to address “acute risks to public safety” and was “separate from any Board decision related to closure for ongoing renovations.”
Politico@politico.com · 4w agoTrump administration says Kennedy Center closure is ‘temporary’ after Trump alludes to broader shutdown
Trump administration says Kennedy Center closure is ‘temporary’ after Trump alludes to broader shutdown
Trump administration says Kennedy Center closure is ‘temporary’ after Trump alludes to broader shutdown
Trump has suggested the shutdown could be permanent if his name is not added to the building.
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BREAKING: The Kennedy Center’s board voted to close the performing arts venue, Trump said, hours after a judge ruled his name cannot be added to the building.
Trump says Kennedy Center board voted to close building hours after judge rules building can’t bear his name
Trump said a planned renovation won’t happen until the building is allowed to be renamed.
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JUST IN: Trump trashes #SCOTUS for blocking use of his mail-in ballot plan in midterms, is particularly caustic towards his appointees, saying they "are not the people he interviewed" for the high court. Via @elleianagreen.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court after mail ballot loss
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to block Trump’s mail-in ballot plan on Monday, Trump said the justices he initially nominated are a "shell of their original selves."
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BREAKING: Trump tried to shut down a growing push for AI regulation, saying a ‘STRONG AND SMART’ president is the only guardrail needed.
Trump tries to shut down AI regulation push
He said the U.S. has already done enough, amid calls from leaders to slow the production of artificial intelligence over the weekend.
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These mayors live along Lake America’s shores. But they won’t be calling it that.
These mayors live along Lake America’s shores. But they won’t be calling it that.
After President Donald Trump moved to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America last week, mayors on both sides of the political aisle are rejecting the new name ahead of the midterms.
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Groundbreaking for Trump's arch will begin soon, Burgum says
Groundbreaking for Trump's arch will begin soon, Burgum says
Excavation work for the 250-foot-tall monument could begin in the next two weeks, the Interior secretary said.
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Trump wants the Postal Service to radically overhaul mail voting. But ballots are already going out.
Trump wants the Postal Service to radically overhaul mail voting. But ballots are already going out.
While the Trump administration's bid to overhaul mail-in voting remains blocked by the lower courts, North Carolina will be the first state to send ballots on Friday.
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Smithsonian secretary to resign amid attacks from Trump administration
Smithsonian secretary to resign amid attacks from Trump administration
Lonnie Bunch, the first Black person to be named secretary of the Smithsonian museums, announced his retirement amid mounting scrutiny from the White House.
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Key oil benchmark tops $100 a barrel for first time since July, as midterms loom
Key oil benchmark tops $100 a barrel for first time since July, as midterms loom
The global oil prices soared amid escalations between the U.S. and Iran.
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Trump says he’d consider pardoning Michael Cohen
Trump says he’d consider pardoning Michael Cohen
The former enemies appear to have reached a detente.
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Republican chief election officials say it is too late to implement Trump’s mail ballot order
Republican chief election officials say it is too late to implement Trump’s mail ballot order
Seven Republican election officials urged the Supreme Court to not let the Trump administration’s controversial proposal go into effect for November.
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Trump doubles down on $5K check idea despite GOP doubts, inflation concerns
Trump doubles down on $5K check idea despite GOP doubts, inflation concerns
“We are already more than $40 trillion in debt, and cannot support another massive spending package without a clear way to pay for it,” outgoing Rep. Ralph Norman said.
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Personal news: Today was my first day @politico as a reporting fellow! I’ll rotate across desks this year, starting on breaking news ahead of the midterms. Excited to get to work!
When Joabe Barbosa set out to run on every street in Chicago, he didn’t know how long he’d be allowed to stay in the United States. Now, as the graduate student prepares to complete his journey next month, he does so knowing Chicago will remain home. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/05...
Brazilian’s quest to run on every Chicago street can continue despite visa scare
Joabe Barbosa has run on nearly every street in Chicago since he began in 2024. An international student at Roosevelt University, his visa was set to expire, but after he completes his final mile in J...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office on Monday confirmed the tentative agreement between Chicago Parking Meters LLC and New York-based Stonepeak Partners. The deal now goes before City Council. Latest here: chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/20... @chicago.suntimes.com
Chicago's parking meters could be sold again under deal requiring City Council approval
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office on confirmed the tentative agreement between Chicago Parking Meters LLC and New York-based Stonepeak Partners.
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A third-generation Chicagoan from South Shore will be the Chicago Reader’s next publisher. Malik Johnson, who was previously the executive director and publisher of South Side Media Works, will join the newsroom June 1, the publication announced Monday. chicago.suntimes.com/news/2026/05...
Chicago Reader names new publisher
Malik Johnson, former executive director and publisher of South Side Media Works, which operates South Side Weekly, will be the Chicago Reader's next publisher starting June 1.
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