Nathaniel Reed

Washington, D.C., United States

Congressional Correspondent at Scripps News

Congressional Correspondent @ScrippsNews / Secretary @RTCACapitolHill Executive Committee / Vermont enthusiast / [email protected]

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Democrats to reject Trump impeachment effort led by Michigan congressman

18 hours ago | scrippsnews.com | Nathaniel Reed

Democrats say they will vote down an attempt by a Michigan congressman to impeach President Donald Trump. In April, Rep. Shri Thanedar, a Democrat representing Michigan’s 13th Congressional District, filed articles of impeachment against Trump, citing multiple alleged constitutional violations. “Trump’s attacks on due process, birthright citizenship, humanitarian aid, and the courts are not ‘politics,’” Thanedar said in a social media post.
Trump floats tax increase for the rich to pass 'big, beautiful bill'

5 days ago | fox13now.com | Nathaniel Reed

President Donald Trump said he would be open to a “tiny” tax increase on wealthy Americans, marking a shift as Republicans try to pass a sweeping tax bill. Sources familiar with a recent phone call between President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson said the president urged Johnson to consider raising taxes on the nation’s highest earners as a way to offset the cost of extending key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which are set to expire at the end of 2025.
Trump admin to resume collection on defaulted student loans starting in May

3 weeks ago | scrippsnews.com | Nathaniel Reed

In a significant shift for millions of federal student loan holders, the Trump administration announced that borrowers will be required to start repaying their defaulted loans or face severe consequences. It marks the first time in five years that borrowers must confront repayment requirements, which had been paused since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lawmakers react after deadly shooting at Florida State University

3 weeks ago | scrippsnews.com | Nathaniel Reed

President Donald Trump and other officials and lawmakers shared statements Thursday following a deadly shooting at Florida State University, where two people were killed and at least six others were injured.
More Connected Than Ever, More Alone Than Ever

4 weeks ago | medium.com | Nathaniel Reed

Why Real Belonging Still Matters in a Digitally Obsessed WorldThe ParadoxWe live in the most connected era in human history. Messages flash across the globe in milliseconds. We video chat across time zones, track our friends’ locations, and scroll through hundreds of lives daily. But in the middle of this digital blur, something quieter is rising: loneliness. In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared loneliness a public health crisis.
Ocasio-Cortez raises $9.5M in Q1, highlighting Democratic enthusiasm at rallies

4 weeks ago | scrippsnews.com | Nathaniel Reed

Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has reported an impressive fundraising total of nearly $10 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking her best quarter to date. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's fundraising surge coincides with a series of rallies she has been holding across the country with Sen. Bernie Sanders as part of their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour in attempt to ramp up the Democratic base.
Ocasio-Cortez raises $9.5M in Q1, highlighting Democratic enthusiasm at rallies

4 weeks ago | ktvh.com | Nathaniel Reed

Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has reported an impressive fundraising total of nearly $10 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking her best quarter to date. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's fundraising surge coincides with a series of rallies she has been holding across the country with Sen. Bernie Sanders as part of their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour in attempt to ramp up the Democratic base.
Some Republicans applaud Trump's strategy after tariff pause

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Nathaniel Reed

Republicans on Wednesday applauded President Donald Trump for postponing a reciprocal tariff arrangement, viewing it as a victory in a strategic negotiation that will ultimately improve the fair trade outlook for the U.S."The goal is to level the playing field for America throughout the world, to have tariffs be the same and to deal with non-tariff trade barriers," said Sen. Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina. "Is there a 10% surcharge that nobody else will apply to our goods?
'Lessons learned:' Sen. Graham says Signal chat had sensitive info but supports Trump security team

1 month ago | scrippsnews.com | Nathaniel Reed |Sam Lisker

Republicans expressed some mixed reactions Wednesday after The Atlantic released more screenshots from a group chat on Signal that involved top Trump officials after the magazine's editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, was inadvertently added to the conversation. “I think President Trump has handled this matter well. Further, I believe that all the participants in the chat were under the impression they were using an appropriate and secure form of communication.
Lawmakers demand accountability following disclosure of Yemen attack plans in group chat

1 month ago | 953thebeach.com | Nathaniel Reed

In a dramatic turn of events, a House hearing is set to scrutinize the publication of sensitive communications by The Atlantic magazine. The report, which surfaced on Monday, included texts exchanged among senior officials from the Trump administration, inadvertently shared with the magazine’s editor. The conversation, which occurred on the Signal messaging app, has sparked concerns regarding the handling of sensitive military operations.