Christian Hall

Washington, D.C., United States

White House Politics Reporter at Bloomberg News

national politics reporter for @business + @bpolitics. [email protected]

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Pro-Israel Group’s Funding Helps Oust a Second ‘Squad’ Member

Aug 6, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall |Bill Allison

US Representative Cori Bush lost a bitter primary battle driven by Democratic divisions over Israel, further shrinking the “squad” of US House progressives. An outspoken critic of Israel’s handling of the war in Gaza, the Missouri Democrat was defeated by St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell, according to results from the Associated Press. Bell benefited from $9.5 million in ad spending from pro-Israel groups, according to AdImpact.
US Election 2024: Biden Receives Support From AOC, ‘Squad’ Members

Jul 8, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall |Maeve Sheehey

New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other progressives in Congress are standing by President Joe Biden even as voices across the party call on him to step aside following his disastrous debate against Donald Trump. Ocasio-Cortez and Minnesota Democrat Ilhan Omar — two members of the “Squad” of liberal lawmakers — signaled Monday that Biden should stay at the top of the ticket.
Ocasio-Cortez, the Pragmatic Progressive Looking to Boost Biden

Jun 25, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall

This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today, politics reporter Christian Hall outlines how progressive Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez became a top surrogate for Joe Biden. Sign up here and follow us at @bpolitics. Email our editors here. Meet Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, political pragmatist and Joe Biden surrogate.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Backs Biden in Shift Towards Center

Jun 24, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall

New Yorker known as AOC is Biden campaign emissary to young, minority voters. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has gone mainstream. The 34-year-old New York Democrat skyrocketed to national fame in the last half decade for her ambitious progressive proposals, in-your-face brand of politics and disregard for party elders.
US Election: Sen. Tim Scott to Spend $14 Million Wooing Black Voters for Trump

Jun 6, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott, a top contender to be Donald Trump’s running mate, is on a public tour to show his potential boss what he can bring to the Republican presidential ticket: Black voters and billionaire donors. A political action committee with close ties to Scott, the lone Black Republican in the Senate, is planning to spend $14 million to help turn out low-propensity Black and Hispanic voters in key battleground states, the group announced Wednesday.
Trump VP Hopeful Tim Scott Gets Boost From Larry Ellison, Paul Singer

Jun 5, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall

Oracle Corp. co-founder Larry Ellison and Elliott Investment Management’s Paul Singer, are among deep-pocketed donors to a political advocacy group with close ties to Tim Scott, a Republican senator, whom Donald Trump has floated as a potential running mate. Other donors to Scott’s Great Opportunity Policy Inc.
Congress Jumps in to Back Andretti Family in Fight With F1

May 21, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall

This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today, congressional correspondent Christian Hall looks at how Congress is coming to the aid of Michael Andretti in a fight fight to field a Formula 1 team. Sign up here and follow us at @bpolitics. Email our editors here. Congress is taking up the Andretti family’s fight to break into the lucrative, and clubby, Formula 1 racing circuit.
Senators Seek Antitrust Probe of F1 Over Rejecting Michael Andretti Team

May 21, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall

A bipartisan group of senators led by Amy Klobuchar urged the Justice Department to investigate whether Formula 1 is violating US antitrust laws for rejecting a bid by Michael Andretti to join the multibillion-dollar motor racing series. The senators cited concerns the racing series may be acting at the behest of foreign automakers to exclude the team because of its partnership with General Motors Co.’s Cadillac division.
Potential Trump VP Tim Scott to Appear With Ken Griffin, Bill Ackman

May 13, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall |Bill Allison

Senator Tim Scott is slated to appear at a political event featuring some of the biggest names in finance, including Citadel’s Ken Griffin, Apollo’s Marc Rowan and Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman, as the South Carolina Republican vies to be Donald Trump’s running mate. The June 19 gathering in Washington will also include venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, former Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway and Crownquest Operating LLC co-founder Tim Dunn, according to an invitation obtained by Bloomberg News.
Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Force Vote on Ousting House Speaker Mike Johnson

May 8, 2024 | bloomberg.com | Christian Hall |Billy House

Hardline Republican lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene moved Wednesday to force a House vote on ousting Speaker Mike Johnson, a fight she is virtually certain to lose but one that will test the GOP leader’s political strength within his party. House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic leaders announced last week that they would help Johnson block the overthrow attempt, giving him sufficient support to quell the rebellion.