Mike DeBonis

Editing Congress stuff at @POLITICO. Previously @playbookdc, @washingtonpost, @wcp.

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

NEWS: Another Epstein Files discharge petition hits 218. https://t.co/v3lU1F9nIv

[Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney]

NEW: Discussions are well underway for what could be the most crucial early decision Hakeem Jeffries makes — appointing the House’s top lawyer to lead them in the constitutional clash with Trump.

Inside leadership’s thinking on the next House counsel: https://t.co/sLxLf0HmqV

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

The Democratic left is seeking inspiring new congressional leaders, and they have found their man: Mild-mannered Kensington soccer dad Chris Van Hollen
@jordainc @calenrazor
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[Meredith Lee Hill @meredithllee]

one gauge of incoming House minority leader Jim Jordan's influence --

The youngest House Republican's role model isn't Trump or Reagan. It's Jim Jordan.

from @Hailey_Fuchs in March 2025 -

https://t.co/7vBWEHtEWv

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

15 votes for delay barely moves the ball in four years: 16 voted to delay McConnell's last election in 2022... https://t.co/TVqkhNY6dp

[Jordain Carney @jordainc]

Ron Johnson said Repiblicans voted to proceed to the leadership election -- so no delay and Rs moving forward

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

Sharing belatedly: THUNE WINS
@jordainc
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[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

EMMER WINS, 103-76
@Reporter_Mia
https://t.co/dYWoRdFOfs

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

JORDAN WINS, 106-73
@Reporter_Mia
https://t.co/ZqabhK8gHI

[Zach Warmbrodt @Zachary]

Please send Capitol Hill health policy tips to @arielcohen37!

[Mia Camille McCarthy @Reporter_Mia]

NEW: One week after suffering devastating midterm losses, Republicans in the House will decide just how thoroughly to clean their own house.

Several Rs argue last week’s loss means it’s time for fresh faces. Others feel like it’s important to keep experienced leaders in to rebuild. Some want a mix of both.

Scalise vs Jordan for minority leader: Both are bullish they will pull through but it’s looking like a toss-up. The two men have been in Congress for over a decade — and today’s election will be leaving one of them without a top post next year.

Emmer vs Pfluger for GOP whip: Several Rs have pointed to Emmer as someone in leadership with the most broad support in the conference.

McClain vs Houchin vs Steube for GOP conference chair: Many expect this one to go to a second ballot.

Read more: https://t.co/wYrAr0SvG2

[Riley Rogerson @riley_rogerson]

Hakeem Jeffries is well on his way to becoming speaker.

But his supporters don’t just want him to win. They want him to win big.

More on his path to the gavel @politico

https://t.co/o3hXMLd8dJ

[Emma Vigeland @EmmaVigeland]

Machinists union calls on Schumer to step aside as leader https://t.co/KWnG3Gx5cG via @politico

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

The people of southeast Wisconsin did not vote out the House Admin chair because they were happy with the status quo ... of no Capitol salad bar.

[K Tully-McManus @ktullymcmanus]

Are recent election results a mandate to re-open House Carryout / Capitol Market?

Hungry denizens of the Capitol basement would like to know the plan

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

Looking like a "Jimmy" not a "James" in this one

[Manu Raju @mkraju]

Cornyn’s office releases photo of his meeting with Talarico today

[Erik Wasson @elwasson]

One hour fast?

[Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney]

NEW: The House may impeach Pete Hegseth this week. But Speaker Mike Johnson doesn't have to send the articles to the Senate.

How Rs could sidestep an immediate trial and kick the matter to the next, Democratic-led Congress.

w/ @Reporter_Mia

https://t.co/AfejdtERNd

[K Tully-McManus @ktullymcmanus]

‘Russ Vought’s gonna meet his match’: What Murkowski’s potential promotion means

The Alaska Republican has a record of fighting the White House over funding power, and soon she could lock arms with Democrats in that battle

w/ @JAscholtes

https://t.co/DGtffAqMQb

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

No signs of life at Haley Stevens' D.C. office as questions swirl over whether she'll return for her last weeks in office. @riley_rogerson @ktullymcmanus https://t.co/SmKJvObC5n

[Chris Marquette @ChrisMarquette_]

NEW: House Democrats plan more prominent placement for the Jan. 6 memorial plaque. Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, told POLITICO he plans to facilitate the move when his party retakes the majority in January. https://t.co/iTs0pdif5B

[Mike DeBonis @mikedebonis]

A loooong December and there's reason to believe ... Democrats are going to go to the mattresses on Iran war funding before they even get their majorities
@JAscholtes @riley_rogerson https://t.co/3Md6AMCl0l