🇵🇭🇺🇸 Washington Correspondent covering Texas politics national news for @SpectrumNewsDC @SpectrumNews1TX. Filipina Immigrant.

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On this day… April 6, 2016: A @NY1 news assistant filming Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Bethpage, NY. April 6, 2023: A @SpectrumNewsDC Washington correspondent reporting from the White House.
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Next week’s cover, “After the Comeback,” by Pierre-Emmanuel Lyet, captures the joy on the streets of New York City after the Knicks’ historic win in Game Four of the N.B.A. Finals. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/Pi…
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Holy cow! This may be the weather photo of the year. Double rainbow, orange sky over Nationals Park Friday evening. Absolutely amazing capture by Alex Warofka
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Here is more video I shot of the temporary UFC arena that has been built on the White House South Lawn for a fight set to happen on June 14, President Trump's 80th birthday. In a court filing yesterday, the Trump Administration outlined some details about the scale of this unprecedented project: • "UFC and UFC-affiliated organizations have spent more than $60 million preparing for the event." • "...more than seven federal government agencies and components have allocated significant resources and manpower in preparation for this event date." • "The UFC Freedom 250 build has required between 700 to 900 staff daily working onsite since May 20, 2026." • "More than 4,000 spectators are expected to attend on the South Lawn, including more than 1,000 members of our armed services, and more than 120,000 visitors are expected to watch from the nearby Ellipse after winning free tickets in a lottery." • "...plans are in place for disassembling the Claw beginning at 10:00am on June 15, 2026...it is anticipated that all equipment will be removed from the area around the Lincoln Memorial by the end of June 14, 2026, and from the Ellipse and its surrounding area by June 23, 2026." storage.courtlistener.com/re…
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Our @DeanMeminger and @cherylwillsny1 were live on air as the Knicks game ended, and Dean couldn't contain his excitement when OG Anunoby hit what proved to be the game-winning shot.
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Can NY forgive @elmo for this tweet? "We all make mistakes," said Congresswoman @AOC, adding "I think maybe Rocco wrote the tweet anyways." The @nyknicks lost narrowly to the @spurs last night, but still lead the series 2-1. The NBA Finals continue tomorrow night.
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Elmo hopes both teams have fun! 🏀🏀🏀🏀
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PRIMARY DAY! In Maine - voters are heading to the polls to cast their ballots to choose nominees for governor, an open House seat and for US Senate. We spoke with voters at an iconic, 118-year-old hot dog joint in Lewiston and in downtown Portland. @SpectrumNewsDC
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#Knicks lose game 3 to the #Spurs. @NY1 anchors now say #NewYork in 5 games. @cherylwillsny1
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The State of Texas may soon be reimbursed for its border security costs under President Trump's major tax and spending legislation. The administration posted the grants notice and Gov. @GregAbbott_TX's Office tells me, "we are working to submit our application."
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That following week, the Texas Governor met with Texas Republicans in Congress, who say "Texas has been carrying the weight for the federal government." Gov. Abbott also met with House Speaker Mike Johnson. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/sou…
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In May 2025, the border security reimbursement fund was added to the House bill. While Texas Republicans say "Texas deserves to be reimbursed," Texas Democrats called Operation Lone Star a "political stunt" and "boondoggle." spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/sou…
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Sorry Spurs nation, but baby Reens was waiting for this moment 🏀🧡💙
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton visited Washington this week, raising his national profile and raising money. I spoke with @RNC @ChairmanGruters about how Paxton is solidifying ties with congressional Republicans after winning a contentious primary. spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/sou…
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NEW: US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirms first official case of New World Screwworm in Texas
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Scoop: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will appear alongside Congressman Mike Lawler, who is seeking reelection, in the Hudson Valley this Sunday. The joint EPA event comes roughly two weeks after President Donald Trump campaigned with Lawler in Rockland County. Lawler’s district is regarded as one of the most competitive swing districts in the country. Zeldin's appearance with Lawler is part of a several-day trip Zeldin is taking through his home state of New York. On Friday, Zeldin will make appearances on Long Island. On Monday, he will stop in Binghamton and Syracuse.
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Austin teenager Luis Fernando Cabrera graduated from high school yesterday following his release from ICE detention last week. The 18 y/o took his final exams from and spent the final weeks of his senior year in detention spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/sou…
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