Isabella Jacob

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

The Illinois Accountability Commission released its initial report, documenting alleged violence and misconduct of federal agents throughout Operation Midway Blitz and laying the groundwork for additional investigative work.
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Reported by @IsabellaJ313 https://t.co/yGqRhNMKvp

[The Daily Northwestern @thedailynu]

Dining halls are taking further action to make halal food on campus more accessible following incidents of mislabeling and cross-contamination over the last couple years.
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Reported by @IsabellaJ313 https://t.co/Qwcn09CHWi

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

@ZohranKMamdani exiting Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this morning.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

@ZohranKMamdani exiting Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this morning.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

@PressSec said the administration has been working on a plan to end the war in Ukraine for about a month. She said the President and the administration “has talked equally with both sides.” She did not comment on whether or not Qatar is acting as a mediator.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

Good afternoon—I’m reporting live on the White House press briefing with @PressSec scheduled to start at 1 pm.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

When asked about the meeting with NYC mayor elect @ZohranKMamdani taking place tomorrow she said, “it speaks volumes that we have a communist coming into the White House.” She added that this meeting shows President Trump is willing to speak with anyone.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

@EDSecMcMahon is now taking questions.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

@EDSecMcMahon said that education should be handled at the local and state level. She went on to say that the government shutdown proved that the Department of Education is not needed.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

She announced that the administration is delivering a core campaign promise this week, dismantling the Department of Education. Then, Sec. McMahon spoke and said Americans are done with “top-down” education.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

The briefing started at 1:23 pm with announcements from Press Secretary @karolineleavitt about the economy. She said Pr. Trump is focused on “making Americans Thanksgiving more affordable.” She also brought out Secretary McMahon, who is expected to speak.

[Medill News Service @medillonthehill]

Native American leaders and advocates warn the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs of the impact of the government shutdown on their communities. By @IsabellaJ313
https://t.co/DRkS2bgOac

[Medill News Service @medillonthehill]

Senators expressed concern over Hezbollah’s drug operations in Latin America during a hearing on Tuesday. By @IsabellaJ313
https://t.co/Ll4CdlziMI

[Medill News Service @medillonthehill]

On Sept. 28, hundreds joined the Archdiocese of Washington and the Jesuit Refugee Service in a procession standing in solidarity with migrant communities amidst mass deportations. Reported and produced by @IsabellaJ313

https://t.co/UPgtl8cSV7

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

To close off, Speaker Johnson and the Republican leadership is now taking questions from the press.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

@SpeakerJohnson @SteveScaliseGOP @RepLisaMcClain was the last speaker of the press conference. She said that the Democrats are going to “spend your money on a climate crusade.” She continued the sentiment that the Democrats are pandering to the “far left” subset of the party.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

The press conference started at 10:04. First @SpeakerJohnson spoke on how the democrats voted for the third time to keep the government shut down. He said we did the “good faith thing” by sending over a resolution to keep the government open for seven more weeks.

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

@SpeakerJohnson Next, @SteveScaliseGOP spoke. He echoed his concern for the “trillion and a half dollar demands” for illegal aliens. He ended by saying, “We’ve done our job in the House… it’s time for the Senate to end this madness.”

[Isabella Jacob @IsabellaJ313]

@SpeakerJohnson said Democrats “rather not pay the troops” for “partisan purposes” than open the government.