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Ursula Perano is a former politics reporter at The Daily Beast, with a focus on Congress. She is a graduate of Florida State University and previously worked at Axios and Politico.

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Lawmakers Say Truth Is Out There on UFOs—With a Committee

NOT ALONE

A group of lawmakers is pushing for a new committee on UFOs.

Ursula Perano | Published Aug 21, 2023
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A Pro-Trump Candidate Didn’t Scrub His Anti-Trump Twitter

RETWEETS ARE NOT ENDORSEMENTS

Bernie Moreno is trying to present himself as the pro-Trump option in Ohio's Senate race. He didn’t quite delete all of his tweets.

Sam Brodey, Ursula Perano | Published Aug 17, 2023

Republicans Get Desperate for a Wisconsin Senate Candidate

CHEESEHEADS

Republicans haven’t found a real candidate to run in Wisconsin. The fact that they’re getting this far down the list—this late into the election cycle—isn’t a good sign for them.

Ursula Perano | Published Aug 14, 2023

Vulnerable Republicans Sweat GOP’s Abortion Pill Proposal

PREGNANT PAUSE

A GOP effort to ban the sending of abortion pills by mail is already causing a lot of problems for the Republicans who are crucial to keeping a GOP House majority.

Ursula Perano | Published Aug 09, 2023

Progressives Are Trying to Make 2024 the Year of the Rematch

RUN IT BACK

The last election cycle was a disappointment for progressives. They think they can change that this time around.

Ursula Perano | Published Aug 07, 2023

Dems Say GOP Rep’s F-Bomb at Teens Will Have Local Fallout

'GET THE F*** OUT'

Rep. Derrick Van Orden was already facing a tough re-election bid. An incident at the Capitol where he forcefully yelled at teenagers is just adding to his troubles.

Ursula Perano | Published Aug 01, 2023
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Dems Push Biden Administration for New Worker Protections

WARMING WARNING

As the world heats up, Democrats are hoping the Biden administration will issue new worker restrictions to address extreme heat.

Ursula Perano | Published Jul 24, 2023

Ohio Is Shaping Up to Be the Messiest Senate Primary of 2024

CARRY ME OHIO

It’s already getting crowded in the GOP’s Senate primary for Ohio. And it’s starting to look like it’ll be a messy contest.

Ursula Perano | Published Jul 22, 2023

GOP Seizes on Pramila Jayapal’s Israel Misstep to Split Dems

TWO STATE SOLUTION

Pramila Jayapal stepped in it when she called Israel a “racist state.” And even though she apologized, Republicans are trying to make her and Democrats pay for it.

Ursula Perano | Published Jul 18, 2023

Kevin McCarthy Cedes Speakership to the Far Right Once Again

OPEN RULE

Speaker Kevin McCarthy gave in to conservatives on the annual defense policy bill. Not only did he expose his members to controversial votes, but he may still not pass the bill.

Ursula Perano | Published Jul 14, 2023

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