Danielle Battaglia
@dani__battaglia
Washington correspondent for The News & Observer/The Charlotte Observer/McClatchy covering #ncpol. RTs/follows are not endorsements unless tacos are involved.
The mango sparkling water I just bought at the Capitol is made of pineapple and apple juices, but no mango and I have questions.
Someone explain to me how I ended up in a tunnel in DC boxed in by multiple Waymos. They’re kind of funny to watch navigate what DC traffic patterns are doing vs what the lines on the road tell you to do…
I always thought Julie 🐾 stayed quietly in her bed while I was at the Capitol, but today, I have found one of my childhood dance shoes on the floor and in all honesty, I don't know where she found them. 🩰
Buried in amendments to the Interior Dept. Gov funding bill, is a stipulation that the Kennedy Center Opera House must be renamed the 'First Lady Melania Trump Opera House' in order to receive federal funds. The Appropriations Committee adopted that amendment by a vote of 33-25.
Interior – Simpson (ID) #2 – Republican En Bloc bit.ly/3IYUEnG
Southwest Airlines will officially end its long-standing open seating policy on January 27, 2026, marking a significant shift in how the airline has operated since its founding. scrippsnews.com/business/compa…
Happy one year anniversary of this iconic @wolfblitzer post! And a reminder to always check your facts with the source 😉
Enjoying a Wolf Spritzer at El Presidente restaurant here in DC.
The House just canceled votes for Thursday, which means they will start their five week recess early. This comes as the House is infighting about the Epstein files. #ncpol
Scoop: A WSJ reporter was slated to be part of the travel pool this weekend when Trump travels to Scotland. After the paper's Epstein story last week, the WH booted them from the pool. w/ @iriesentner politico.com/news/2025/07/2…
James Ferguson was a towering figure in North Carolina, dedicating his life to creating a more equal and just world. He was brilliant and kind, a great mentor and a better friend. We will miss him dearly. charlotteobserver.com/news/local/art…
NEW: House GOP leaders will give WH time over August to release Jeffrey Epstein-related info - despite growing pressure from rank + file Speaker Johnson is not planning to put GOP's Epstein resolution on floor this week before recess — or possibly ever politico.com/live-updates/2…
Honored to have the Complete and Total Endorsement of President Trump! Together, we’re fighting for our farmers, securing the border, driving down energy costs, cutting taxes, defending our military, and standing firm for our God-given freedoms. We’re not letting up and we’re…
Charlotte NPR station WFAE says it's cutting 6 staff members. This comes after Congress voted early this morning to cut $1.1 Billion from public broadcasting. #ncpol wfae.org/inside-wfae/20…
Congress serves ‘devastating blow’ to NC’s public broadcasting in overnight vote #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…
Man charged with hijacking small plane, causing fighter jets to scramble in Vancouver: "Ideological motive" cbsn.ws/4kRKO4t
‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Ending Next Year With CBS Retiring Late-Night Franchise deadline.com/2025/07/the-la…
Congressman Greg Murphy Reaffirms Commitment to Eastern North Carolina, Declines Bid for U.S. Senate #ncpol #ncsen #NC03
Why NC public broadcast stations are at risk as Congress prepares for final vote #ncpol newsobserver.com/news/politics-…