Arit John

Thank you to everyone who has reached out to add to this list. @WABJDC will continue to update as postings are sent in from all over:

Some news for '26: Last month was my final at @ABC. Grateful for the fantastic career highlights & a lot of fun along the way. I'm now sorting out what's next -- if you’re hiring or know someone who is, send them my way. brittanylrshepherd@gmail.com

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he will not seek reelection to a third term as criticism over a fraud scandal intensifies in his state. "As I reflected on this moment with my family and my team over the holidays, I came to the conclusion that I can’t give a political campaign my all,” Walz says.

The power of "affordability": Trump is embracing Mamdani and (some of) his policies during this Oval Office meeting more than some members of the mayor-elect's own party.

If Mamdani wins the election, becoming the city’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest in a century, Duwaji too would be positioned to make and shape history. She would be the first member of Gen Z to serve as New York City’s first lady. With @aritjohncnn cnn.com/2025/11/02/pol…

New: 11 days out, top Rs fear they've already lost the fight against CA redistricting push Tensions spiking over McCarthy's role, including failed push to raise $100m. As he fell short, sources say WH and R leaders had to get involved w/ @aritjohncnn cnn.com/2025/10/24/pol…

The DNC won't vote on any Israel/Gaza resolutions this week, after the resolutions committee voted down one calling for an arms embargo and DNC chair @kenmartin73 withdrew his after the panel approved it unanimously cnn.com/2025/08/26/pol…

@HouseInSession Congrats Billy!!! 🎉

Thrilled to join Newsday as a DC reporter covering fed gov't & congressional actions, personalities, direct impacts, on Long Islanders & other NY state residents. It's been nearly 11 yrs with great Bloomberg colleagues. But incredibly excited by this opportunity...1/2

Former Vice President Harris announces she won't run for governor of California in 2026, ending questions about her interest in the role but raising new ones about the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee’s plans for the future, per @evamckend, @IsaacDovere and @DavidWright_7. cnn.com/2025/07/30/pol…

ICYMI! Tillis is no longer running, but the fight to frame the OBBB and its Medicaid overhaul is just getting started.

NEW: New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen’s decision to not seek reelection marks the latest bit of tough luck for Senate Democrats, who face an increasingly challenging midterm election map as they fight to climb out of the minority w/ @aritbenie cnn.com/2025/03/13/pol…

WHCA STATEMENT ON WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT

“The data collected by the various agencies is largely accurate… But the filters used to compute the headline statistics are flawed. As a result, they paint a much rosier picture of reality than bears out on the ground.”

Results also a blow to leadership: Schumer and Jeffries both endorsed Wikler.

Waiting for new DNC chair @kenmartin73 to gaggle with reporters. Final vote was 246.5 Martin, 134 Wikler and 44 O’Malley. In the end, only one candidate’s support matched what they were claiming ahead the vote.

Voting has concluded and the ballots are being counted.

VOTING starting now. They're now passing out paper ballots.

@MartinOMalley @LavoraBarnes @benwikler @kenmartin73 @marwilliamson ... and Snyder endorses Ken Martin.

@MartinOMalley @LavoraBarnes @benwikler @kenmartin73 @marwilliamson Nate Snyder drops out: "There is not a clear pathway to victory for our campaign."

As Democrats prepare to elect their next DNC chair, outgoing leader Jaime Harrison said he's heard of members being intimidated, donors threatening to withhold funding and other efforts to sway votes. “In this party, there will be no tolerance for that type of behavior."

@MartinOMalley @LavoraBarnes @benwikler @kenmartin73 @marwilliamson Jason Paul and Quintessa Hathaway both speaking on their own behalf. Hathaway begins her remarks singing "We Shall Overcome."

@MartinOMalley @LavoraBarnes @benwikler @kenmartin73 @marwilliamson Marianne Williamson calls Martin "our best chance to intervene, our best chance to cut the cord with the billionaire funding corruption that will otherwise obstruct and limit our possibilities." Says: "I heartily endorse Ken Martin."