Hannah Thacker

LA-DC | managing editor @nationaljournal | formerly @njhotline @washingtonpost @gwhatchet @smpagwu | So how about them Dodgers?

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

🚨Some professional news: After four years as associate editor @njhotline, I'm stepping into a new role as managing editor for @nationaljournal.
I'm excited for this new opportunity and to work with both the Hotline team and the Daily team.
Any tips or ideas are welcome!

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

President Trump’s pick to lead the nation’s response to disasters and public health crises isn’t a big fan of some pandemic countermeasures—including vaccines.
Great reporting from @Vu_Reports!!!
https://t.co/zyHnr6SGCh

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

The NCPC preliminarily approves the plans for Trump's triumphal arch. Commissioners Cozart, Argo, and Dixon voted present. Commissioner Cash voted against. All four represent D.C.

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

The NCPC kicks the vote on the height of buildings act until they vote for final approval on the arch in.
Commissioners Cozart (DC Planning), Bowren (Dept. of Interior), Argo (DC Appointed), and Cash (DC Council) voted against.

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

One testifier said: "The arch is fascist in design. Not surprisingly, it resembles an arch Hitler wanted to build in Berlin." (He then held up images of both)
Chairman Will Scharf replied: "...I'm not sure what you think you're accomplishing."

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

Watching the National Capital Planning Commission hearing today on Trump's arch. So far, almost all those testifying have objected to the construction and brought up concerns around the obstructed Arlington Cemetery view.

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

Watching the National Capital Planning Commission hearing today on Trump's arch. So far, almost all those testifying have objected to the construction and brought up concerns around the obstructed Arlington Cemetery view.

[Zach Blackburn @zachblackburn23]

New @njhotline: Homicide prosecutor and Jan. 6 investigator Robin Peguero launched his first ad in the FL-27 Democratic primary today:
https://t.co/2vm3IjVKXp

[Kirk A. Bado @kirk_bado]

This AM Hotline updated its tracker of midterm travel for the (potential) 2028 contenders!

The map is now:
- Searchable by candidate and event type
- Includes more than two dozen contenders
- Automatically updated with new announcements

[Nicholas Anastácio @NenoNicolosio]

NEW: Here are @njhotline’s fourth 2026 Senate Power Rankings

1. NC
2. MI ⬆️
3. OH ⬆️
4. AK ⬆️
5. ME ⬇️
6. GA ⬇️
7. NH ⬇️
8. IA
9. TX
10. MN

Learn why from @kirk_bado and I here:
https://t.co/y6xdHTgE1n

[Zach Blackburn @zachblackburn23]

New @njhotline: A House Majority PAC poll found former OSU professor Don Leonard trailing Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH 15) by 5 percentage points:
https://t.co/8aWR8jqQ9e

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

@DcfdPoetker This is so cool!! Do you know which company handles Fan 1? Also, how many are there??

[Zach Blackburn @zachblackburn23]

New @nationaljournal: Some analysis/reflection on mental health in politics after Rep. Tom Kean Jr.’s return from a hospitalization to treat his depression. Unlocked: https://t.co/RYOFjYHmRR

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

Happy Pride! Today was a great day to celebrate the city and see a whole bunch of D.C’s Fire and EMS out and about. (And learn about DCFD’s reserve ambulances!)
Here’s all I spotted today:

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

New ambulance for Station 15, “We Set the Tone” in Anacostia. Home to Engine 15, Ambulance 15, Rescue Squad 3, and several other units.
What a beautiful new ambulance. We ❤️ DCFD.

[DCFD_Poetker @DcfdPoetker]

One of our new @frazerbilt Ambulances poses for a few quick pictures after completing training preparation for our members. These units are a result of the Mayor and the Councils continual support of our department to #KeepThemRolling

[Kirk A. Bado @kirk_bado]

Folks, it’s @zachblackburn23’s first day back at Hotline. He’s covering the House, so please add zblackburn @ nationaljournal dot com to your press lists!

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

Best place on earth, brought to you by Pinoy pride 🇵🇭

[Hannah Thacker @HannahPThacker]

Pride started as a riot. June marks the start of a month-long celebration of LGBTQ+ pride and it's impossible to divorce Pride Month from political action.
My latest for @njhotline
https://t.co/JbsUje0rRn

[Kirk A. Bado @kirk_bado]

Read Hotline to see what Playbook writes about two weeks later

[Ted Alcorn @TedAlcorn]

With data from @nytimes API, I analyzed all national+local coverage since 2000—224K articles— to see which topics in each state get covered out of proportion to the rest of the country. A portrait of how the paper of record sees America, one state per tweet, alphabetical. 👇

[Kirk A. Bado @kirk_bado]

🚨 TODAY: @nationaljournal has convened a LIVE virtual panel to talk all things REDISTRICTING in this brave new redrawn world. Featuring insights from:

🗳️ @ercovey
🗳️ @JacobRubashkin
🗳️ @jamesd0wns

You won't want to miss it. Link to sign up in the replies.