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Rachel Schilke

Washington, D.C., United States

Congress Reporter at Washington Examiner

Congress & Campaigns Reporter @dcexaminer • @uiowa & @thedailyiowan alum • sad but loyal Chicago sports fan • anything to spill? DM me

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  • 3 days ago | gazette.com | Ramsey Touchberry |Rachel Schilke

    Elon Musk stands to lose big from President Donald Trump’s domestic policy bill in Congress, leaving some Republicans to suggest the billionaire tech mogul’s interests are to blame for his sudden disdain toward the megabill. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which the Tesla owner abruptly torched as a “disgusting abomination” for adding to the deficit, includes the repeal of electric vehicle tax credits and other green energy tax incentives that stand to hurt Musk’s business ventures.

  • 3 days ago | denvergazette.com | Ramsey Touchberry |Rachel Schilke

    Your subscription powers local journalism. Subscribe to continue reading and get unlimited access to Colorado news you can trust. Lock in your rate today. 3 months for 99 cents Quality local journalism is essential to creating an informed and engaged public and ensuring a thriving democracy. Our community depends on our stories to make decisions about our lives, communities, and democracy. Support local journalism by subscribing today and help keep our community connected, informed, and empowered.

  • 5 days ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Rachel Schilke

    EXCLUSIVE — The retirement of Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is giving Republicans a glimmer of hope they can establish a foothold in Illinois politics and capture his Senate seat. The party’s best chance? Many say it’s Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL). Republicans see LaHood, 56, as an ideal candidate for a blue state.

  • 1 week ago | denvergazette.com | Rachel Schilke

    The early primary state of South Carolina will have a prominent figure headlining the Democrats’ 2025 Blue Palmetto Dinner on Friday: Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD). Moore is a rising star of the Democratic Party, and his appearances across the country have stoked speculation that, despite his dismissal, he has an eye on the Oval Office. Democrats are desperate for fresh blood and new leaders following President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.

  • 1 week ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Rachel Schilke

    The early primary state of South Carolina will have a prominent figure headlining the Democrats’ 2025 Blue Palmetto Dinner on Friday: Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD). Moore is a rising star of the Democratic Party, and his appearances across the country have stoked speculation that, despite his dismissal, he has an eye on the Oval Office. Democrats are desperate for fresh blood and new leaders following President Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.

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14 May 25

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14 May 25

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14 May 25

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