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

2mos ago
News

Republicans admit Trump’s grip on the congressional GOP is as tight as ever

“This is still the president’s party — he has ultimate control, in my opinion, of what goes and what doesn’t go,” said Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio.

2mos ago
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Republicans reverse course on war powers vote and give Trump unchecked authority in Venezuela

Two Republicans flipped their votes after intense pressure from Trump.

2mos ago
News Analysis

The issues that are causing Republicans to break with Trump

The investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve was the latest breaking point.

2mos ago
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Republicans aren’t just concerned by Trump’s war on Powell — some may actually take a stand

A criminal probe into Jerome Powell may have done more than make Republicans concerned. It may actually cause some to stand up to the president.

2mos ago
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‘Boneheaded’: Democrats warn Trump’s Venezuela gambit could lead to showdown with China and Russia

The Trump administration wants Venezuela to sever economic ties with China and Russia as a condition of pumping oil. Republicans support the idea. Democrats have some concerns.

2mos ago
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House Democrats launch probe into Trump officials and oil companies

The move comes amid mounting criticism and confusion on Capitol Hill — including from some Republicans — about how exactly Trump plans to rebuild Venezuela’s oil infrastructure and what companies will be investing in the effort.

2mos ago
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Lawmakers ask for a judge to step in on Epstein document release

Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., want a special master to ensure that all Epstein documents are released in accordance with the law.

2mos ago
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Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela

While it’s a significant rebuke of the president, the resolution faces an uphill battle to actually limit Trump’s military actions in Venezuela.

2mos ago
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‘This is a war’: Some Republicans aren’t so comfortable with Trump’s Venezuela escapades

Not every Republican is onboard with Trump trying to take over Venezuela.

2mos ago
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Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died at 65

The seven-term congressman represented a Northern California district that Democrats are in the process of gerrymandering.