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Rachel Schilke

Washington, D.C., United States

Congress Reporter at Washington Examiner

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

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  • 1 week 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.

  • 1 week 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.

  • 2 weeks ago | denvergazette.com | Rachel Schilke |Christian Datoc

    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.

  • 2 weeks ago | gazette.com | Rachel Schilke |Christian Datoc

    The White House asked Congress to slash $9.4 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting funding, marking its first attempt to cement the spending cuts pursued by the Department of Government Efficiency. The legislation, sent to congressional leaders by the Office of Management and Budget on Tuesday, starts a 45-day clock for passage through the House and Senate.

  • 2 weeks 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.

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Rachel Schilke
Rachel Schilke @rachel_schilke
12 Jun 25

RT @DISivak: Thune tells me he's trying to get the "full scope of what happened" in the Padilla incident, says he's spoken with Sen. Padill…

Rachel Schilke
Rachel Schilke @rachel_schilke
12 Jun 25

Where we’re at right now re: Dem outrage over Padilla A group of Dems headed to Thune’s office to talk to him, but he wasn’t there, and staff provided no time that he’s expected back, per Jim McGovern Outside of Johnson’s office, several House Dems (CHC, Equality Caucus, Black

Rachel Schilke
Rachel Schilke @rachel_schilke
12 Jun 25

Democrats are heading into Speaker Johnson’s office. Whip Katherine Clark among them