Mica Soellner

Congressional Reporter

Mica has been covering Congress with a focus on the House of Representatives for over three years. As one of Punchbowl News’ congressional reporters, Mica covers political dynamics in the House and helps break news on the latest developments on the Hill and the campaign trail. Previously, Mica worked for the Washington Examiner as a breaking news reporter and the Washington Times as a Capitol Hill reporter. She started her career in Wisconsin as a reporter covering local government and the 2020 presidential race. Mica is a graduate of the University of Missouri.

Latest from Mica Soellner

Equality Caucus eyes ways to protect LGBTQ members

As Congress prepares to welcome a record number of openly LGBTQ members next year, the Equality Caucus and its campaign arm are considering ways to protect them amid recent attacks from Republicans.

With election over, House Democrats battle over top committee posts

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) is privately mulling a bid to become the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, the latest example of generational turnover that has begun in the post-election period.

Here’s who could lead the most powerful committees next year

The race for House committee leadership roles is on as Congress prepares for its 119th session.

Mike Johnson pitches one-year extension on farm bill

Speaker Mike Johnson told Republicans in their closed-door conference meeting that he will pursue a one-year extension of the farm bill.

Senate Dems: We did great on Election Day despite losing majority

Schumer and DSCC Chair Gary Peters noted their candidates won in four states carried by President-elect Donald Trump.