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President, Drive Public Affairs. Hattrick: @SpeakerMcCarthy , @SpeakerRyan & @SpeakerBoehner

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Joined March 2009

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Caleb Smith

2 months

Personal news: I've launched a digital-first communications firm—Drive Public Affairs. I ran the digital operation for three Speakers of the House, & now my team & I are using our expertise to help clients shape policy & public perception. Let’s Drive.

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Former McCarthy aide Caleb Smith launches PR firm

Smith has also worked for former Speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan.

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3 years

Kamala Harris four days ago: "What happens in Virginia will in large part determine what happens in 2022, 2024, and on."

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—> Operation Warp Speed launched on May 15, 2020. —> The first vaccines was approved by the FDA on December 11, 2020. —> The Biden Administration started on January 20, 2021. Stop trying to take credit for other people’s work, Mr. President.

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This is my favorite exchange from today's pop-up photo line: Visitor: "Hi, I got to be you in the simulation we did. I was the Speaker of the House." @SpeakerMcCarthy : "Awesome!" [takes a beat for photo] "It didn't take you 15 rounds to win though did it?"

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Spot the difference.

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. @SpeakerMcCarthy : Where you from? Tourist: Lima, Ohio. McCarthy: That's @Jim_Jordan 's district. It's where "Glee" took place. And it's where we build our tanks. -- Weird party trick but his encyclopedic knowledge of the U.S. is a big reason why he's such an effective Speaker.

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The current and future Republican Leader of the House of Representatives —> @GOPLeader

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3 years

This is the family of fallen Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee. Considering what they've gone through, a tour of the Capitol building is just about the least their government can do for them.

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Masks requirement in the House Tours not allowed Yet here we are — group of 9, only 2 in masks

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Some personal news: Starting in April 2018, I'll have a new title in my Twitter bio → Dad

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2 years

It is May 19th, and your Democrat-controlled House of Representatives just adjourned for the month—after only 8 days of being in session in May.

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Temporarily our speaker. Forever in our hearts.

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8 months

Gaetz is focused on securing TV time. McCarthy is focused on securing the border.

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Gaetz, at the center of the action

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The man in the arena. Oct 3, 2023

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1 year

Game time.

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Today marks the end of a 12-year career on the Hill. I’ve run digital communications for three and a half Speakers of the House, written around 30,000 tweets, and taken approximately 700,000 photos. Serving my country has been infinitely rewarding and exhausting. 🧵 1/5

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New office. Who dis?

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The 55th Speaker of the House — departing the Capitol. Oct 3, 2023

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Cute moment. As soon as he won the Speaker election, @SpeakerMcCarthy stepped into an empty office in the Capitol so he could call his mom to tell her the news.

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2 years

Senator Elizabeth Dole says farewell to her husband of 46 years.

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@JPFreire @MicaSoellnerDC This is terrible. Mean-spirited. Vindictive. He’s a minor.

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2 years

. @RepDonYoung never held me at knifepoint, but we did have our fair share of run-ins over the years. Most bizarrely, I was his wedding photographer.

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In 2003, @SpeakerBoehner was late to President Bush's State of the Union Address, so for a brief period, he grabbed the only seat available: the floor.

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2 years

Congratulations to Speaker-elect Kevin McCarthy! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Kevin McCarthy giving his mom a Capitol tour early this morning.

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Can't say he didn't try to warn them. 🤷‍♂️

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Kevin McCarthy

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5 years

I had a Democrat come to me yesterday to tell me he was considering re-registering as a Republican. He said: "This is not the party that I know. The direction that they're going is totally wrong."

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Sunset from the Speaker’s balcony

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First Speaker Selfie!

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Moral of tonight's #IowaCaucus story. ↓

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Thank you, Mr. Speaker, for giving me a front-row seat to history. It’s been a great adventure!

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6 years

A buddy of mine just texted me to share the good news that his family will be seeing much higher take-home pay as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is a homeowner, a Democrat, and now, a believer in the power of tax reform.

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“Here lies in honor America’s Pastor.” - @SpeakerRyan

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1 year

Boss got new biz cards.

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2 years

Good morning and happy #AprilFoolsDay from @GOPleader ’s office, where we’ve framed some of Democrats’ greatest quotes in our entryway.

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This is the People’s House.

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This is Machalagh Carr— @SpeakerMcCarthy 's incoming Chief of Staff, current General Counsel, and all-around bad@** who can do it all. Hang on tight. The Republican-led House is about to go into hyperdrive.

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He’s been at the table this whole time—just waiting for everyone else to take a seat.

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6 months

Legend.

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1 year

Hat-trick.

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3 years

I don’t think it’s coincidence that losing Dem candidate Rita Hart folded on the day that @GOPLeader showed up in Iowa—literally just 2 hours after his press conference with @RepMMM .

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These are just a few of the Republican women who will be sworn in as Members of the House of Representatives in January. @stephaniebice @MaElviraSalazar @FischbachMN7 @Yvette4congress @claudiatenney @NancyMace @hinsonashley There's a new Squad coming to Capitol Hill.

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6 years

God doesn't do shutdowns.

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1 year

Good morning. This is the entrance to the Speaker’s office in the US Capitol. Speaker Pelosi’s placard no longer hangs over the doorway.

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8 months

House Democrats just made a motion to adjourn—til MONDAY. The government shuts down in 12 hours.

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3 years

This was one of the last photos I took of @SpeakerBoehner in October of 2015. As he looked out over the National Mall, I asked him if he would miss the view. "I'll remember it," he told me.

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8 months

8 Republicans and every Democrat joined forces to paralyze the United States House of Representatives. Our enemies are now taking advantage.

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She made him stand next to multiple statues so she could take his picture on her phone. Just like everyone else's mom does.

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3 years

I HAVE A SON!!! Colton Ryder Smith entered this world on Tuesday, April 6th at 3:05pm—weighing in at 7lbs 8 oz. Mommy and Baby are both happy, healthy, and home. 💙 Our hearts are completely full.

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3 years

Pelosi said that House Democrats had "a great victory" and a "mandate" from the election. So I made a catchy song about it.

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5 years

Excited to announce some personal news —> I get to continue doing the work I love, underneath the dome of the Capitol. I started this week serving as the Digital Communications Director for @GOPLeader .

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. @speakermccarthy is welcoming hundreds of veterans to the Capitol this morning as part of their Honor Flight to Washington, DC.

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8 months

"When anytime in your life, things get tough, think of Abraham Lincoln.” -Failed in business -Lost state race -Girlfriend died -Had nervous breakdown -Lost speaker race -Failed in business again -Lost senate race -Lost VP race Then—he brought the nation back together.

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6 years

Speaker Ryan's press team. Don't @ us.

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6 years

Take a break from today's hype and hysteria to enjoy my favorite human moment from yesterday. In the commotion of the Congressional Gold Medal presentation, Sen. Dole lost a shoe. As his wife came on stage to speak, @SpeakerRyan sprinted to return the shoe to its rightful place.

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2 months

Tik Tok is writing a real-time case study on what NOT to do for crisis communications.

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5 years

All my bosses (plus Newt)

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3 years

I love the Capitol. I love what it stands for. It's been a dream to work under the dome every day for the last decade. So when I see criminals breaking in, putting people in danger, and occupying offices that I work in, it feels personal. And it makes me really freaking mad.

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Life update —> I know we are all ready for this year to be over, but for me, it’s mostly because I’m looking forward to meeting my NEW BABY next year.

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Speaker Pro-Tempore Patrick McHenry (NC-10) enters the Office of the Speaker in the U.S. Capitol. Oct 3, 2023

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2 years

Every chair of a Congressional Committee has a portrait hung in the committee room after their tenure. @SpeakerRyan ’s favorite job was unquestionably his time as @WaysandMeansGOP chairman, and last night we unveiled his portrait. It’s sharp.

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I’m safe. So is @GOPleader and staff. Thank you to the many friends who have been reaching out. Terrible day for democracy. America is better than this.

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Long line to take a photo at @SpeakerMcCarthy ’s pop-up photo line in the Capitol. Imagine coming with your family for a tour here and all the sudden you get a chance to take a pic and shake hands with the Speaker of the House.

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8 months

18 cuts in a 90-second video. Serious question: How many takes do you think it took him to record this?

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President Biden

8 months

A message from me on the extreme Republican shutdown:

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4 years

Rep. Sam Johnson was an American hero who passed away today. During his last year or two in Congress, it seemed like @riccimike and I were writing and producing tributes to him on a weekly basis. Looking back, I’m glad we did. This is his story:

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The Greatest Living Man I Know

Starvation. Torture. Leg irons. Leg stocks. Solitary confinement. A slab of cement for a bed. The Vietnamese tried everything. There was no breaking this pilot.

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‘Merica

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. @SpeakerMcCarthy is the most accessible Speaker of the House in history. He's held at least 12 formal press conferences in the last MONTH, and about 20 impromptu gaggles like this one here. By contrast, Biden has held 4 press conferences this year.

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Reminder → The Speaker of the House doesn't have to be a Member of Congress.

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“👋 Hi, Kevin!” - my 5 year old after seeing him across the room at tonight’s Congressional Baseball Game

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Kaine coming in hot and heavy, but having a difficult time landing a punch on @mike_pence in this #VPDebate

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Retweet to congratulate the Speaker of the House, @PRyan on his victory in tonight's #WI01 primary.

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McCarthy will bring the tiger. 🐅

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Me, when Chipotle says they are out of guac

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I'm a dad! → Liberty Jean Smith entered the world and captured my heart earlier this week. Life, as I know it, will never be the same.

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5 years

Today was a great day.

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Old boss. New boss. Worlds colliding this morning!

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8 months

Gaetz in 2018: "If we talk Paul Ryan off the field right now, instead of being able to finish strong, we will shatter into a bunch of factions fighting against each other for power."

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5 years

20 years in Congress, and Paul Ryan slept on a cot in his office on the nights he had to be in DC—even while Speaker of the House. Dozens more do the same. Those who choose to serve in Congress—whether as members or staffers—are servants, not victims.

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The thing Republicans taking cheap shots forget to mention is that it’s about having trouble affording a SECOND apartment. I live in the Bronx and work in DC. Need a spot in both. But I understand how they can’t conceive of a life where people don’t casually maintain 2 homes.

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Babies. They are babies. They could just as easily be my baby or yours. But they're not. They're Jews. And that was their only 'crime.' Do not look away. Be uncomfortable. Be sick to your stomach. We cannot be silent. We cannot accept this. There must be justice.

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4 years

Nancy Pelosi visited Saudi Arabia in April 2007 on her first trip abroad as Speaker. Pot meet kettle.

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Scott Wong

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On anniversary of 9/11 attacks, @SpeakerPelosi asks @wolfblitzer on CNN why Trump would go to Saudi Arabia on his first trip abroad as president. “ I particularly wonder on this day of 9/11 why he chose to go to Saudi Arabia”

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This is a weak approach to journalism: 1-Shout Q 2-Politician doesn't acknowledge rude behavior 3-Accuse politician of avoiding tough Q

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Greta Van Susteren

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I did not hear this Q:" Haley Goes Silent At Summit As Woman Yells, 'What About Refugees?' | The Huffington Post

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The Boehner Brine. I've watched it be made in @SpeakerBoehner 's kitchen, and I've made it in my own. Highly recommend!

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Best part of the day

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5 years

The last 5 and a half years in the Speaker's Office have been the best of my life. What an honor it has been to work every day with people I respect, in a job I love, and in a building that stands as the symbol of freedom for the world.

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I first met @cathymcmorris 10 years ago, a week before she delivered an outstanding Republican response to the State of the Union. She wasn't a household name, so it was important to introduce her before the other side tried to define and defame her on their terms. Meet Cathy.

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. @CNN #RyanTownHall cameras may be off, but he stuck around to answer a whole bunch more questions one-on-one.

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Friends you can lean on.

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2 years

Together to the end. Rep. Don Young's wife, Anne, brushes her hand across his flag-draped casket as she says goodbye during his lying-in-state ceremony in the U.S. Capitol.

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The most accessible Speaker ever. Spent 45 min shaking hands and taking photos with Capitol tourists, then rolls right into a 20 min press conference—just steps away from where Abraham Lincoln’s desk used to be. The People’s Speaker!

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McCarthy unleashed

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There is no higher quality group of communications professionals than my friends who've served on Team McConnel through the years. Tip of the hat, as this is their day too: @DougAndres , @davidpopp , @StewSays , @ahrferrier , @ryan_flynn59 , @SuzYoungblood , @HunterGHawkins , @anangbhai

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A play, in 3 acts —— Biden- a default would be bad McCarthy- yep Biden- raise the debt limit McCarthy- ok Biden- but also spend more McCarthy- nah, should probably spend less Biden- you hate veterans McCarthy- excuse me? …*100 days later* McCarthy- still there?

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7 years

"The status quo isn't working, Sister." - @SpeakerRyan to a Catholic nun asking about the 'War on Poverty'

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4 months

For years, I've been quietly collecting behind-the-scenes stories from my time in the Speaker's office. In this podcast, I tell a few of them—including one about the first time Paul Ryan and Donald Trump ever met. Hope you listen and enjoy!

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Caleb Smith | The Only Man Alive To Serve Three Speakers

Listen to this episode from Campaign War Stories on Spotify. 🎙️ Meet Caleb Smith: The Man Behind Three Speakers 🏛️Step into the dynamic world of Capitol Hill with Caleb Smith, a digital communica...

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This is the first time in 13 years that I won't be attending, but I still love the trappings and the tradition of the State of the Union.

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Caleb Smith

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. @GOPLeader noted at a press conference that Border Patrol agents told him this during an official briefing at the border yesterday. @RubenGallego got on Twitter and called him a liar. Rep. Gallego owes Leader McCarthy an apology.

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Stef Kight

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NEW: CBP confirmed to Congress today that four people arrested at the southern border this fiscal year match names in the FBI's Terrorist Screening Database, a congressional aide briefed on the correspondence told Axios

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This is Anna. V important guest at the Capitol this afternoon. 13/10 would run for Congress but she's only 10 weeks old.

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3 years

Normal day around here

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3 years

Thanks to everyone who has reached out today to wish me a happy birthday—including @GOPLeader ! 🎉

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. @MayorBowser came to Speaker McCarthy's office last year for a meeting. As she waited in a conference room, she began posing like she was on the red carpet and instructing her photographer to conduct a photo shoot. I had to kick the photographer out after that. Totally weird.

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1 year

Taiwan 🤝 USA

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