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Nancy Pelosi, Ro Khanna and other California lawmakers defend KGO in letter to FCC

I obtained an exclusive statement from U.S. Rep. Kevin Mullin, who spearheaded California lawmakers’ letter defending a local ABC affiliate in the network’s monthslong battle against the Federal Communications Commission.

Brontë Wittpenn/S.F. Chronicle

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Northwestern removed a Jewish Voice for Peace banner criticizing Israel. JVP is trying to reinstall it

I independently confirmed Northwestern administrators removed a banner put up by the University’s chapter of Jewish Voice for Peace, a Pro-Palestinian organization. The banner criticized the Jewish campus group Hillel, which was hosting Israel Week. I also spoke with Northwestern Hillel Executive Director Michael Simon, who told me he was “not unhappy” the banner was taken down. 

Cayla Labgold-Carroll/The Daily Northwestern

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Sonoma drops Tuesday Night Market act over anti-LGBTQ+ social media comment

I was the only reporter to obtain comment from Oscar Mooneyhan, the dropped act’s bandleader who had posted anti-LGBTQ+ comments on social media. 

City of Sonoma

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House votes 427-1 to release Epstein files

I volunteered to cover this vote on legislation that had dominated the fall 2025 news cycle. After the press conference with sponsoring Reps. Massie, Khanna and Greene, I spoke with Rep. Yassamin Ansari on the steps of Capitol Hill. I finished the story in the House chamber as the final vote tally came in. 

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Rep. Grijalva sworn into Congress, provides final signature on Epstein discharge petition

Grijalva posed for a photo with colleagues from the Democratic Women’s Caucus after her swearing-in. She took an individual picture with just one of them: Rep. Jasmine Crockett. I asked Crockett what she said to Grijalva when they embraced. Later, I asked Grijalva how she felt being called “Congresswoman” for the first time. 

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Federal workers’ holiday plans thwarted as government shutdown enters fourth week

After weeks of hearing politicians speak about the shutdown hurting federal workers, I wanted to hear from federal workers themselves. I spoke with about ten furloughed employees at a local food distribution event. Although the first person I approached wanted to stay off the record, her insights sparked the angle for this piece. 

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Community members protest ICE following second Minneapolis killing

Following ICE agents’ shooting of Alex Pretti, I spoke with Evanston mayor Daniel Biss, students and Chicagoland residents at a local vigil held in below-freezing temperatures. I could finally feel my fingers when I stepped into the coffee shop nearby, but the job wasn’t done. I recognized a customer who had attended the vigil, and she provided the story’s kicker.  

Yong-Yu Huang/The Daily Northwestern

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Ruttenberg takes slight fundraising lead over Hanley in state senate race

This data-driven story portrays the fundraising contest between Illinois State Senate candidates Patrick Hanley and Rachel Ruttenberg prior to the March 2026 primary election. While reporting on the State Senate race, I also became the City desk’s go-to photographer throughout primary season.  

Illustration by Anavi Prakash/The Daily Northwestern

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