Liz Elkind
@liz_elkind
Covering House of Representatives for @foxnews digital — CUNY Baruch alum — Reach me on Signal or at [email protected]
NEW: Gov. Greg Abbott told members of Congress he was skeptical about calling a special session to redraw Texas’ congressional maps. Most Texas Republicans were not a fan, either. Then Trump called. How the redistricting effort came to be: @TexasTribune texastribune.org/2025/07/22/tex…
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I’m not voting for a September 30th CR. That is totally unacceptable. I’m giving everyone adequate notice.
Steak ‘n Shake making the most of not having to pay rent to Congress anymore
Steak n Shake to give away over 100,000 Labubu beginning on August 4. More to come soon on how to win the coveted Labubu.
ANDREWS GARBARINO got the nod for chair of the Homeland Security Committee from the Steering Committee
Mike Flood is succeeding Dusty Johnson as chairman of the pragmatist House GOP Main Street Caucus after group’s election tonight
New Ralph Norman statement on House Rules Committee and Epstein drama: “Republicans have put forward a serious resolution that addresses the issue head-on. But instead of allowing it to move forward, Republican leadership has stalled. This is about getting results for the…
Some chaos over House Rules Committee tonight One source tells me tonight’s meeting was suspended indefinitely — which would upend much of House leaders’ floor schedule Come after Ralph Norman, a member of the panel, tells reporters he doesnt anticipate committee reporting out…
Rep. @yassaminansari joined @BGOV for an exclusive roundtable event this morning. She told @kentran_ why Dems are losing the messaging war against Republicans, and how to fix it ahead of 2026: news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…
Hill Republicans have a long road to Sept. 30 — a lot are dismissing shutdown fears, but there’s acknowledgement that it’ll be tough going til then “You could see a situation where you’re in a short-term CR,” a House R told me W/ @AlexMillerFox1 foxnews.com/politics/congr…
Wow. Heritage Foundation founder Ed Feulner has died.
The Heritage Foundation released the following statement today from Heritage President Dr. Kevin Roberts and Board of Trustees Chairman Barb Van Andel-Gaby, lauding the legacy and mourning the loss of Heritage Founder Edwin J. Feulner: It is with great sorrow that we announce…
Trump posting a round of 2026 House endorsements tonight, including: Brandon Gill Max Miller Stephanie Bice Max Miller Kevin Hern Mark Messmer Mark Harris Barry Loudermilk Derek Schmidt Monica De La Cruz
NEWS: Annie Tomasini has pled the Fifth Amendment in House Oversight committee probe, a source familiar tells me She’s the third Biden aide to do so, her deposition lasted less than an hour
“Tomasini pleaded the Fifth when asked if Joe Biden, a member of his family, or anyone at the White House instructed her to lie regarding his health at any time,” James Comer said of the staff-led deposition in House Oversight’s probe @FoxNews foxnews.com/politics/house…
Tomasini leaving without speaking to reporters
NEWS: Annie Tomascini has pled the Fifth Amendment in House Oversight committee probe, a source familiar tells me She should be leaving shortly
Trump celebrating passage of his $9B rescissions bill tonight
Congress sends $9B spending cuts package to Trump's desk after late-night House vote foxnews.com/politics/congr…
House has deemed Trump’s $9B rescissions bill PASSED Brian Fitzpatrick & Mike Turner are the two Republican no’s
Jim McGovern leads House Democrats in a brief chant to "release the files" regarding Epstein as vote draws to a close on Trump's $9B rescissions bill