Mychael Schnell

Mychael Schnell covers Capitol Hill involving both Democrats and Republicans. She previously covered Congress at The Hill. She graduated from George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication and political science. 


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As Trump weighs boots on the ground in Iran, Republicans want no part of ‘divisive votes’

Republicans in Congress are offering plenty of excuses as to why they don’t need a war vote even if Trump puts boots on the ground in Iran.

1w ago
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Senate GOP gives Trump free hand in Iran as war powers vote fails

Republicans rejected a resolution to curb Trump’s ability to unilaterally take military action, even as questions linger about the scope and goals of the escalating conflict.

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Thom Tillis isn’t running. But he’s defining North Carolina’s Senate race.

The senator’s clash with Trump ended his career — and set up a general election battle over whether MAGA can win statewide in North Carolina.

1w ago
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‘It’s fantastic’: Trump tells MS NOW he’s seen celebrations after Iran strikes

The interview with President Trump took place about 11 hours before the Pentagon announced the first U.S.military casualties of the war.

2w ago
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Trump’s Iran strikes drive a wedge into the ‘America First’ party

Most Republican lawmakers are backing the president so far, but some are ripping him for yet another foreign attack.

2w ago
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Tony Gonzales scandal has made House Republicans believe they’re ‘untouchable’

A recent scandal involving Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, is testing a blunt dynamic with House Republicans: They can get away with just about anything — and leaders won’t call on them to resign.

2w ago
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Heckling, ejections and silence: Democrats navigate their State of the Union response on live TV

Top Democrats pushed for a strategy of “silent defiance.” Most followed suit. The ones who didn’t largely defined the Democratic response — at least for Republicans.

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Missing Epstein files include interviews with alleged Trump accuser

A woman who came forward in July 2019 to accuse Jeffrey Epstein of assaulting and raping her several times in the 1980s, beginning when she was just 13, is also a Trump accuser featured in the Epstein files.

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‘Silent defiance’ or outright opposition? Democrats split over how to confront Trump tonight

House Democratic leaders have been clear they prefer the stoic approach at this year’s State of the Union.

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‘Duped by a world-class con man’: Billionaire Les Wexner testifies about his Epstein ties

The retail billionaire, widely seen as a key figure who facilitated Epstein’s inroads to the rich and powerful, gave a closed-door deposition at his home.