Cate Martel

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday! “On October 3rd, he asked me what day it was. ‘It's October 3rd.’” Here’s what’s happening: Biden and Harris are dealing with three major legacy-threatening challenges. Trump and Vance are testing out a softer abortion message. Plus, Melania Trump posted a video expressing strong support for abortion rights (!). Biden...

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday, the last day of September! In an alternate reality, lawmakers would still be in Washington, fighting about midnight’s government funding deadline. But instead, it’s crickets on Capitol Hill, and staffers are able to take slightly longer lunches. 😉 Here’s what’s happening today: Harris and Trump are focusing on Helene’s aftermath....

{beacon} View Online 12:30 REPORT It’s Thursday. I really can’t wait until we see the sun again; It’s been *so* long. I can feel the Seattle readers rolling their eyes. 😬 Here’s what’s happening today: Adams becomes first NYC mayor in history to be indicted. Most of Capitol Hill has cleared out until Election Day....

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Wednesday. Capitol Hill feels a bit giddy today, with lawmakers expected to leave soon to campaign in the final weeks leading up to the election. October is the new August, apparently! Here’s what’s happening today: The House and Senate are both expected to pass a funding extension. Harris is sitting down...

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday. Six weeks from today is Election Day! That means your TV ads will go back to normal in six weeks and one day. 😉 Here’s what’s happening: Election forecasting shows a dead heat between Trump and Harris. The Hill released its annual list of notable staffers on Capitol Hill! Melania...

Presented by Novo Nordisk — 💰 Plus: Harris and Trump's pricey promises {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday. Netflix revealed the cast of the D.C. season of “Love is Blind,” and people have a lot of opinions. There’s only one consultant, no Hill staffers🤔 and one journalist. 📸Here are the men and 📸 the women. DMV...

Presented by Novo Nordisk — Plus: Who dominated the Emmy’s, and Selena Gomez jabs at JD Vance {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. The Hill’s Julia Manchester astutely pointed out with these weekends of breaking news: “There is so much news that journalists don’t even have time to have Sunday Scaries.” *laughs nervously* I think we...

Presented by Novo Nordisk — Plus: Who dominated the Emmy’s, and Selena Gomez jabs at JD Vance {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. The Hill’s Julia Manchester astutely pointed out with these weekends of breaking news: “There is so much news that journalists don’t even have time to have Sunday Scaries.” *laughs nervously* I think we...

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — 🪨 Speaker Johnson between a rock and a hard place {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Friday the 13th! Anything spooky 👻 happen to you this morning? Here’s what’s going on today: Trump’s holding a press conference in Los Angeles.. Despite Harris's debate bump, Democrats can't help but think about 2016....

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Speaker Johnson's dilemma {beacon} 12:30 REPORT Happy Thursday, folks! Four civilians walked in space this morning, and the video (see below) is seriously worth watching. Here’s what else is happening: Republicans are frustrated with Trump’s debate performance. The big question is how much Tuesday’s debate will move the needle. House Republicans...