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

Lawmakers have their eyes on governors’ mansions

We’re only a few weeks into the 119th Congress, and a slew of lawmakers are already looking to leave Capitol Hill to run statewide back home.

Inside the CHC huddle with Dem leadership

The meeting came as the broader Democratic Caucus scrambles to find a winning message on immigration and border security.

House Democrats privately squirm about their leadership and message

Now that former President Joe Biden is gone, Democrats are in desperate search of a winning message — and a leader.

Blue Dogs sign on to Remain in Mexico bill

This is the latest example of Democratic lawmakers wanting to work with the Trump administration on immigration and the border.

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Freedom Caucus-backed freshmen aren’t joining hardline group yet

Newly-elected House Republicans are non-committal about joining the HFC after accepting the caucus' help in the election.