Jolting Journalism: M&A, Layoffs and … Hope
(Note: This media landscape overview was first published on Feb. 21.) Leadership Connect. What does…
Leadership ConnectMarch 8, 2019
Ex-Hill Aides Become Top Staffers on Climate Panel
Two previous Hill aides have returned in top positions for the Select Committee on the…
Leadership ConnectMarch 6, 2019
Intel Committee Taps Former Federal Prosecutor to Lead Trump Investigation
Daniel Goldman Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA), chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence,…
Leadership ConnectMarch 5, 2019
Mark Harris Drops Out of Contested North Carolina House Race
Mark Harris Citing health issues Republican Mark Harris stated he will not run in a…
Leadership ConnectFebruary 26, 2019
Nancy Pelosi’s Powerful Friends on K Street
Nancy Pelosi (D-CA, 12) When Representative Nancy Pelosi (D-CA, 12) took the gavel as Speaker of…
Leadership ConnectFebruary 25, 2019
Alabama Congressman to Challenge Sen. Doug Jones in 2020
Bradley Byrne Republican Congressman Bradley Byrne of Alabama announced his run against Democratic Sen. Doug…
Leadership ConnectFebruary 21, 2019
Astronaut Mark Kelly Looks to Land McCain’s Senate Seat
Retired astronaut and husband of former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Mark Kelly, launched his Senate campaign…
Leadership ConnectFebruary 12, 2019
Ex-Tallahassee Democrat Editor Joins Rep. Demings’ Office
Mark Hinson Rep. Val Demings (D-FL, 10th) enlisted Mark Hinson as a constituent casework representative…
Leadership ConnectFebruary 12, 2019
Capitalizing on the Osmosis of Politics and Journalism
Howard Schultz Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, who is speculating an independent presidential run in…
Leadership ConnectFebruary 8, 2019
Pelosi Regains Speaker’s Gavel
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA, 12th) was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives today when…
Leadership ConnectJanuary 3, 2019
Martha McSally Gets John McCain’s Senate Seat
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey (R) has appointed Rep. Martha McSally (R-AZ, 2nd) to the Senate.…
Leadership ConnectDecember 18, 2018
Senator Lamar Alexander To Retire in 2020
Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN) won't seek re-election in 2020, he announced Monday. Sen. Lamar Alexander…
Leadership ConnectDecember 17, 2018
Arizona Senator Jon Kyl Bows Out
Sen. Jon Kyl (R-AZ) will leave the Senate on Dec. 31, giving Arizona Gov. Doug…
Leadership ConnectDecember 14, 2018
Chuck Schumer Releases Senate Committee Assignments
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the Senate Democrats’ committee lineup for the next…
Leadership ConnectDecember 14, 2018
DCCC Chair Cheri Bustos Names Senior Staff for 2020 Elections
Incoming Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Chairwoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL, 17th) announced key staff hires…
Leadership ConnectDecember 13, 2018
Dems Name Committee Chairs: Pallone Tasked with Climate Change, Healthcare
The House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee made its recommendations for most committee chairmanships in…
Leadership ConnectDecember 12, 2018
Manchin’s Energy Panel Appointment Rankles Dems
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the ranking members for the 116th Congress this…
Leadership ConnectDecember 12, 2018
Rep.-elect John Rose Names Van Hilleary Chief of Staff
Rep.-elect John Rose (R-TN, 6th) selected former Congressman William “Van” Hilleary to serve as his…
Leadership ConnectDecember 11, 2018
Parker Poling Named Executive Director of NRCC
Chairman-elect Tom Emmer (R-MN, 6th) announced that Parker Poling will be executive director of the…
Leadership ConnectDecember 6, 2018
House Republicans Select Ranking Members for 116th Congress
On Friday, House Republicans named the committee ranking members for the 116th Congress. Republican leadership…
Leadership ConnectNovember 30, 2018
