Kirstin Garriss
@ReporterGarriss
Freelance Political Journalist | @NatPress Paul Miller Alum | National/Regional Award Winner | @UNC alum | #BeyHive | @NABJ/@WABJDC | Soul Cycle Stan | 💕💚
Here’s the Deal: From executive orders to new laws, a lot has happened during the first six months of President Trump’s 2nd term. This is a snippet of my latest TikTok video breaking down the major takeaways plus sound w/a political science expert. tiktok.com/t/ZPHpkLvCFugY…
While I’m not reporting on the Hill full time, I’m still telling stories that matter. I started a new TikTok series called Here’s the Deal with KG where I break down some of the biggest stories nationwide and why they matter. Follow along here: tiktok.com/@reportergarri…
45-year-old Venus Williams just became the second-oldest woman to win a single match, defeating 23-year-old Peyton Stearns
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court clears the way for Trump's plans to downsize the federal workforce.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem): "TSA will no longer require travelers to remove their shoes when they go through our security checkpoints."
Thank you, Kirstin Garriss!! Follow Kirstin for “here’s the deal” breakdowns on the most important stories impacting you and your family. @reportergarriss on TikTok and Instagram. instagram.com/reel/DL2lhkFss…
Hey friends, I'm reporting again but in a whole new way! Check out my latest collaboration as I venture into independent journalism.
Hey everybody, I'm really excited to share that we are now partnering with other independent journalists to start bringing the most authentic and insightful content about what's happening across the states and nationally! #getreal #getrealnews
The "big, beautiful bill" moves on to the President's Desk.
#BREAKING U.S. House of Representatives PASSES GOP Tax & Spending Cuts Bill, 218-214.
If you haven't been paying attention... The U.S. Senate has been in session, holding what's called a "vote-a-rama," for over 24 hours. It gives senators a chance to introduce, and vote on, individual amendments related to President Trump's giant tax cut and spending bill known…
Thom Tillis says he will retire following Trump attacks ow.ly/me00106egWx
Strong from the president this morning - He tells me: "We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard, that they don't know what the fuck they're doing. Do you understand that?"
From Qatar's Spokesperson for Ministry of Foreign Affairs: "We affirm that the State of Qatar reserves the right to respond directly in a manner proportional to the nature and scale of this blatant aggression and in accordance with international law. We are reassured that Qatari…
BREAKING: Iran says it launched an attack on U.S. forces at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base. apnews.com/live/iran-isra…
Exclusive: New student visa interviews are on pause as Trump’s admin weighs requiring foreign students applying in the U.S. to undergo social media vetting. politico.com/news/2025/05/2…
President Trump confirms that Jeanine Pirro will serve as the next interim DC US attorney after his nominee Ed Martin failed to gain enough support from Republicans on Capitol Hill. (I've been told she will likely be fully nominated eventually.)