
Heather Caygle
Managing EditorHeather has reported on Congress for more than a decade, covering everything from House leadership battles to two presidential impeachments. As managing editor, Heather contributes to and oversees the production of three daily newsletters focusing on the power, people and politics driving Washington. Previously, Heather worked at Politico, rising to congressional bureau chief. Before coming to Politico, she was a congressional reporter for Bloomberg BNA. Heather, an Alabama native, is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and received her master’s degree from American University in Washington.
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The aftershock: Capitol Hill grapples with Kirk’s murder
Speaker Mike Johnson, who counted himself as a friend of Kirk, said he’ll work to lower the temperature in Congress.
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Democratic anger at party leaders begins to boil over
House Democrats privately exploded Tuesday at their emerging strategy to focus on health care in the upcoming government funding fight.
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Holder to huddle with House Democrats
Eric Holder will hold a call with House Democrats on Wednesday, as the nationwide redistricting war is dominating the national political discussion.
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Vance heads to Indiana on redistricting, Cali Dems eye 5 GOP seats
VP JD Vance is considering a trip to Indianapolis on Thursday, where he’s expected to talk to leaders about redrawing the state’s congressional map.
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House Democrats press for answers on security call
The members left the briefing with few answers on what Congress can do to protect them and their families.
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