Mychael Schnell

Mychael Schnell covers Capitol Hill involving both Democrats and Republicans. She previously covered Congress at The Hill. She graduated from George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication and political science. 


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Mychael Schnell

1w ago
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Is it Trump’s economy yet? Republicans in Congress have a nakedly political answer.

While Trump continues taking victory laps, his own party is looking to downplay how much ownership the president has over the nation’s current financial situation.

2w ago
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Democrats slam Trump administration for incomplete release of Epstein files

There was one phrase Democrats kept using Friday in response to the Justice Department only releasing a portion of the Epstein files: “cover-up.”

2w ago
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House GOP passes health care bill going nowhere while real deal takes shape

House Republicans muscled through a messaging bill on health care. But a bipartisan group of lawmakers in both chambers are working on a deal that could actually lower costs for Americans.

2w ago
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Vulnerable House Republicans square off with Mike Johnson on Obamacare subsidies

Battleground Republicans wanted a vote on extending the Obamacare subsidies. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., wouldn’t allow it.

2w ago
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In last-ditch effort likely to fail, the House GOP is finally ready to act on health care

House Republicans are getting ready to vote on health care this week. Their proposal isn’t likely to go anywhere.

3w ago
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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s farewell gift to Mike Johnson: a longshot plot to oust him

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been gauging whether there’s enough support among her GOP colleagues to remove Rep. Mike Johnson from the speakership.

3w ago
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As Obamacare subsidies near expiration, lawmakers point fingers

With dueling health care bills expected to fail in the Senate on Thursday, lawmakers are already asking themselves a simple question: What comes next?

3w ago
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Lawmakers bash leaders for cutting IVF coverage from Pentagon policy bill

Democrats are specifically directing their anger at Speaker Mike Johnson.

4w ago
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‘Righteous’ or ‘troubling’? Congress divided after watching ‘double-tap’ boat strike video

Republicans thought the video of the new boat strike vindicated the Trump administration. Democrats thought it was damning.

4w ago
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Watchdog: Hegseth’s Signal use put troops at risk

The Pentagon Inspector General found that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of a group chat risked the potential compromise of information that could harm military personnel and missions, according to four sources familiar with the findings.