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ktullymcmanus@ktullymcmanus.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The Executive Committees of the Congressional Press Galleries stand in solidarity with the Pentagon Press Association as it defends the freedom of the press Proud to sign onto this statement on behalf of periodical correspondents on Capitol Hill ⬇️

“The White House Correspondents’ Association, the State Department Correspondents’ Association, and the Executive Committees of the Congressional Press Galleries stand in strong solidarity with the Pentagon Press Association as it defends freedom of the press. Access inside the Pentagon has never been about convenience to reporters. The public has a right to know how the government is conducting the people’s business. Unfettered reporting on the U.S. military and its civilian leadership provides a service to those in uniform, veterans, their families and all Americans.” -Weijia Jiang, WHCA President -Shaun Tandon, SDCA President -Marianna Sotomayor, Chair of the Standing Committee of the Congressional Daily Press Gallery -Allison Pecorin, Chair of the Executive Committee of Congressional Radio/Television Correspondents (RTCA) -Katherine Tully-McManus, Chair of the Executive Committee of Periodical Correspondents -J. Scott Applewhite, Chair of the Standing Committee of Senate Press Photographers
@nicholaswu12.bsky.social · last yr.

new - Congressional lawmakers are once again grappling with the reality of persistent and escalating political violence — and facing a dilemma about whether to pour more tax dollars into their own protection. w/ @ktullymcmanus.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

‘The reality we live in:’ Lawmakers consider what they’d sacrifice for safety

As threats to lawmakers and their families persist and intensify, members of Congress are grappling with what steps they’re willing to take to ensure their safety.

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ktullymcmanus@ktullymcmanus.bsky.social · last yr.

Tragic political violence leads to fear on Capitol Hill … and a LegBranch funding question @nicholaswu12.bsky.social & I dove into the balancing act lawmakers face between security, accessibility, freedom … & how much taxpayer $$ should go to protect themselves www.politico.com/news/2025/06...

‘The reality we live in:’ Lawmakers consider what they’d sacrifice for safety

As threats to lawmakers and their families persist and intensify, members of Congress are grappling with what steps they’re willing to take to ensure their safety.

politico.com

@nicholaswu12.bsky.social · last yr.

New - Thomas Manger inherited a force in crisis when he became chief of the U.S. Capitol Police four years ago. He’s now leaving a force under a microscope. Our exit interview with the USCP chief w/ @ktullymcmanus.bsky.social www.politico.com/news/2025/05...

A retiring chief strains to keep the Capitol Police above the partisan fray

“I don't think it's wise or necessary or useful to try and convince members of Congress what to think” about the Jan. 6 riot, Thomas Manger says.

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ktullymcmanus@ktullymcmanus.bsky.social · last yr.

For folks who learned about OPM’s cave facility this week don’t miss the great 2014 piece from @fahrenthold.bsky.social A wild story that really stuck with me all these years (will admit to revisiting many times!) Awesome headline: “Sinkhole of bureaucracy” www.washingtonpost.com/sf/national/...

Sinkhole of bureaucracy

There's an old mine in Pennsylvania where the U.S. processes federal retirements. By hand. On paper. In 2014.

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ktullymcmanus@ktullymcmanus.bsky.social · 2y ago

Congress’ top appropriators gathered privately Thursday evening in the Capitol for an hour-long “four corners” meeting — the first concrete step toward a bipartisan funding agreement Collins & Cole made an opening offer www.politico.com/news/2025/01...

Bipartisan funding negotiations begin in Congress ahead of March shutdown cliff

With an opening salvo, top Republican appropriators kicked off the back-and-forth of government funding offers.

politico.com

ktullymcmanus@ktullymcmanus.bsky.social · 2y ago

Less than 24 hours after President Donald Trump’s Day One blitz of executive actions, Democrats on Capitol Hill mobilized Tuesday to fight his move to freeze a broad range of federal cash. w/ Nick Wu & Jen Scholtes www.politico.com/live-updates...

Democrats plot strategy for fighting Trump on funding freeze

On a private call with more than 100 people, top House Democrats strategized for fighting the new president's executive actions on clawing back Congress' "power of the purse."

politico.com

Molly Reynolds@mollyereynolds.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hello to everyone else whose ears perked up during this speech when Kildee referenced getting to speak to John Lewis often in Lewis's final weeks because Kildee held Lewis's proxy for floor voting during COVID and needed to find out how Lewis wanted him to vote. (Oh, I was the only one?)

Kristin Wilson@kristin-wilson.bsky.social · 2y ago

Rep. Dan Kildee, in his farewell speech, paid tribute to the late John Lewis, his brother lost to gun violence & his love for his hometown of Flint Michigan. "It's been an honor of a lifetime to be your voice. I did my best. I will see you back home...and for the very final time, I yield back."