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We're hiring at National Journal! We're looking for an intern to join our newsroom this summer! This is a great opportunity for a college student to get hands-on experience in a great newsroom. My DMs are open for any questions! national-journal.rippling-ats.com/job/906608/edi…

HUGE NEWS in NC SEN this April 1!!!!! Coming right off his criminal trial for his involvement in Sho-Kel (after he returned from Thailand), Timothy Ratliff is giving Tillis a run for his money!!! Nicholas Anastácio reports! (read the last bullet of the memo!)

Kirk Bado (Kirk A. Bado) editor of National Journal's "Hotline" political newsletter, discusses the results of yesterday's Wisconsin Supreme Court race and special elections in Florida Watch here: tinyurl.com/yxxfbh6x

Shohei Ohtani hit a walk-off home run on his bobblehead night. The Dodgers were down 5-0. They win 6-5. They’re 8-0, the best record ever for a defending World Series champion. This team is stupid good.

Per filings, vulnerable House Republicans raised an avg of $994,000 with avg cash on hand of $1.2 million. On Democratic side, vulnerable members raised avg $506,000 with avg COH of $642,000

If you're like me (not Catholic) and wondering what's going on with everything pope-related, have I got the story for you! Great work explaining what is happening and why it is happening: bbc.co.uk/news/resources…

Really great reporting from Christopher Damien on the unusually high murder rates of the jails in Riverside County. A spotlight on those who have died, a dive into the mistakes that were made, and looking at who is (or isn't) held accountable: nytimes.com/2025/04/23/us/…

Today is my last day at National Journal Hotline after five wonderful years on the states beat. I'm so grateful to have covered what I love & work with the kindest colleagues, past and present. News to come on where I'm headed next. Here are my closing thoughts ♥️ nationaljournal.com/s/728353/lesso…

Elon noooooooo!

Excited to welcome Erika Filter as National Journal Hotline’s new national correspondent today! Erika was an intern and copy editor for us, and now she’s in the big leagues. Add her to your press lists!

'Do something': How Tim Kaine has found a way to slow Trump's agenda (with the help of a few Republicans) Savannah Behrmann on the Virginia Democrat and the wonky Senate procedure that has given him a spotlight: privileged motions. (free to read) njour.nl/s/728444/?unlo…

Democrats' Iowa Reclamation Project njour.nl/s/728514/?unlo…

Democratic group House Majority Forward released new messaging guidance, advising candidates to focus on affordability. It includes a handy chart:

Control of the House could come down to a knife fight, but here are the opportunities for flips in unusual districts. James Downs breaks down the reach districts that could help the GOP buck tradition and Dems flip the chamber. (free to read) njour.nl/s/728571/?unlo…

It's a great day at National Journal Hotline because we are once again fully staffed up and ready to go for the midterms! I'm so lucky to continue working with Erika Filter, covering all things national, and Abby Turner, who begins today covering state and local gov. Give them a follow!

New from me and Katie Beth, with her first byline at National Journal Hotline! A federal court case heard last month in Maine could have huge implications for campaign finance reform. Does it have a chance? Free to read: nationaljournal.com/s/728664/could…

First story from Katie Beth and it’s a doozy with James Downs

I spoke to Marie Gluesenkamp Perez about primary challenges from the left, efforts to oust older Dem incumbents, and more. Free to read! nationaljournal.com/s/728696/marie…

"Musk invested in 18 House races, winning half. That’s not exactly a dominating performance for someone who invested roughly $1 million per race." My latest on Musk and the House battlefield. Free! nationaljournal.com/s/728712/what-…

The Los Angeles Dodgers have treated Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound as a long-term play for months, preaching caution at every turn. Now, the wait is over. Ohtani, the pitcher, is back. nytimes.com/athletic/64283…