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CNN Congressional Correspondent

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Jessica Dean
3 years
. @senatemajldr will attend a church service with @JoeBiden tomorrow at St Matthews in Washington DC, a source familiar confirms to me. Biden invited McConnell. We’ve previously reported the two men have been in contact as Biden prepares to take office.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
The resolution to remove Rep Marjorie Taylor Green from her committees passed 230-199 with 11 Republicans joining Democrats in voting for her removal.
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2 years
Schumer just announced an agreement with amendments on the PACT Act. Says he’s planning a vote around 5pm today and he expects it will pass.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
Thanks to @AndrewYang for stopping by @CNNnewsroom today
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CNN News Central
4 years
Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang on qualifying for future debates and the lack of diversity on the debate stage: “I was a little surprised that the DNC elevated their threshold. I thought they were going to keep it the same.”
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Jessica Dean
4 years
. @JoeBiden says he will announce his VP in early August before the convention (he has previously said August 1, but sounds like it will be later.) He says his top priority is that whomever he selects is ready on day one.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
I’m thrilled and honored to be joining our incredible Capitol Hill team along with chief @mkraju , @ryanobles , @FoxReports and @DaniellaMicaela .
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Jessica Dean
2 years
The Senate just passed one of the largest workplace reforms in decades, ending the use of forced arbitration clauses for sexual harassment and sexual assault claims, giving more power to victims by allowing them to take their claims to court.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
The Biden campaign announces @JoeBiden will travel to Scranton (his hometown) and Philadelphia on Election Day as he makes one last push before polls close. @KamalaHarris heads to Detroit. @DrBiden heads to NC and FL. And @DouglasEmhoff will travel to Columbus, OH.
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Jessica Dean
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. @joebiden announces key members of his health care team: -CA AG Xavier Becerra, HHS -Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General -Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC -Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Covid-19 Equity Task Force -Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser -Jeff Zients, Covid-19 coordinator
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Sen Majority Leader Chuck Schumer came outside to congratulate Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the news broke. “You did this,” Schumer excitedly said to them.
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Jessica Dean
6 years
Just for the record, @jtimberlake says no NSYNC reunion is in the works for #SuperBowlHalftime . So everyone calm your 15 year old selves.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
. @joebiden to Columbia, SC’s @thestate : “I’m just asking the rhetorical question—Bernie’s at the top of the ticket in North and South Carolina, or Warren’s the top of the ticket. How many Democrats down the line you think are gonna win?”
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Jessica Dean
2 years
First on CNN: Senators announce bipartisan deal on long-sought bill to help veterans exposed to burn pits during military service w/⁦ @alizaslav
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Jessica Dean
3 years
I asked Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene specifically if she stands by her comments about violence against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. She wouldn’t give me a direct answer.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
. @KamalaHarris departs her DC home. We’ll see her and @JoeBiden together for the first time as running mates this afternoon in Wilmington, DE.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Absolutely heartbreaking.
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Jessica Dean
6 years
No better way to spend my first day @cnn than with the wonderful @wolfblitzer and his amazing and talented @CNNSitRoom team!
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Wolf Blitzer
6 years
It’s Day One for our newest @cnn Washington Correspondent. Please welcome @jessicadean
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Jessica Dean
4 years
. @JoeBiden arrives in Darby, PA where neighbors gathered on the street to watch. Biden will give remarks on safely reopening the economy. He met with local small business owners in Yeadon, PA earlier today.
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Jessica Dean
2 years
The House has reconvened following House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s marathon speech overnight. We expect to hear from Speaker Nancy Pelosi very shortly and then a vote on the Build Back Better Act.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
NEW: Elizabeth Warren and other top Democrats ask IG to investigate USPS practices w/⁦ @jeremyherb ⁩ and ⁦ @EllieCKaufman
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Filling in for the lovely ⁦ @PamelaBrownCNN ⁩ tonight while she enjoys a weekend off. Join us starting at 6pm ET.
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Jessica Dean
5 years
The kindness of strangers. As the shutdown drags on with a second missed paycheck on the horizon, volunteers at @WCKitchen have expanded operations to offer things like pet food and diapers. Much need among the 800,000 federal workers going without pay.
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Jessica Dean
6 years
I'd like to share some news....
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Jessica Dean
2 years
Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson joins a bipartisan group of senators to celebrate the bill’s passage. “Now the bad actors will know women’s voices will be heard when they speak up,” Carlson says.
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Jessica Dean
7 years
Guys it's @TimmyDaly from @MadamSecretary . We're in DC on location w/ the cast & crew. Just a sneak peek at a story coming your way soon.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
BREAKING: Bipartisan policing talks are officially dead. Sen Cory Booker made it clear in a private conversation with Sen Tim Scott that he was done with negotiations after Scott rejected his final offer.
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Jessica Dean
6 years
Thank you, Sam! Very excited to being joining CNN as a Washington correspondent.
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Sam Feist
6 years
Congratulations to our new @CNN colleague, @JessicaDean , who joins #CNNPolitics from @CBSPhilly . Glad to have a Little Rock native in the CNN-DC Bureau!
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Speaker Nancy Pelosi tells me while they have options for raising the debt ceiling, it will not be included in the reconciliation package. Sec Yellen said today current funds will be exhausted by October and “irreparable damage” will be done if debt ceiling is not raised.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
Tonight in Wilmington, Delaware
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Jessica Dean
3 years
.⁦ @JoeBiden ⁩ receives his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, praising scientists and health care workers
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Jessica Dean
4 years
. @alexi passes along this photo of the message @JoeBiden just left on the wall in the living room of his childhood home in Scranton, PA
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is announcing members of the House Select Committee that will investigate Jan 6th. Pelosi has also appointed Rep. Liz Cheney to serve.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
A crowd is gathering here in Erie, PA as we await @JoeBiden ’s visit this afternoon. The campaign advises Biden tested negative for Covid-19 before traveling today.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
Biden: "Have you ever heard this president say one negative thing about white supremacists? That's why I got into this race."
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Jessica Dean
6 years
The goodbyes have begun. My last night here at CBS 3. I'll see you tonight on @CBSPhilly at 5pm, 6pm and 11pm. (Photo cred: @hendersonrob )
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Jessica Dean
6 years
"I'm probably the luckiest person you'll ever interview," John McCain told me last October, when I had the pleasure to interview him just before he received the Liberty Medal. Godspeed to a man who spent his life serving a country he loved so dearly.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
. @JoeBiden talking the economy on @nowthisnews offers this encouragement to Americans: “There’s no quit in America, not at all, we’re going to get through this.”
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Jessica Dean
2 years
Thank you, as always, for sharing your expertise with us.
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Many thanks ⁦ @jessicadean ⁩ for hosting me on what we know to date about monkeypox, confirmed and suspected cases now >400 with new CDC travel advisory to level 2. So not the highest level of avoiding non essential travel but taking precautions including close contact of…
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Jessica Dean
3 years
This is awful. My heart is so heavy for US Capitol Police and for this officer’s family.
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Jessica Dean
5 years
Amazing work from @AnnieGrayerCNN in her TV debut!
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Annie Grayer
5 years
During a town hall in Carson City, Nevada today, a deeply personal moment happened between @BernieSanders and a veteran who has stage four Huntington’s disease and is $139,000 in debt. I was at the event and shared what I saw with @donlemon on @CNNTonight , making my TV debut
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Jessica Dean
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We’re so lucky to call ⁦ @DanaBashCNN ⁩ ours. She is truly a woman to celebrate.
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Jessica Dean
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Election Night in Wilmington. What a ride it’s been.
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Jessica Dean
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12 years after our KATV News days in Little Rock, AR, I could not be happier or more proud to work with my dear friend once again as she takes on a beat she was destined for from the beginning. 💫💫
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Kristin Fisher
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It’s finally official! Absolutely thrilled to be joining CNN as a Space & Defense Correspondent.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
It’s official: Biden-Harris 2020
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Jessica Dean
5 years
Biggest cheers for VP MIke Pence at CPAC came after this line: "America will never be a socialist country."
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Big news on eviction moratorium from ⁦ @Phil_Mattingly ⁩ ⁦ @kaitlancollins ⁩ ⁦ @Kevinliptakcnn ⁩ ⁦ @JohnJHarwood
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Jessica Dean
6 years
There is a 3pm emergency hearing scheduled in Broward County Court to hear Rick Scott’s lawsuit against the Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
CNN projects @JoeBiden will be the 46th President of the United States.
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Jessica Dean
2 years
Happy to pinch hit one more day today on @CNNnewsroom . Join us from 2-4pm EST.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
There it is: Joe Biden formally clinches an Electoral College victory as California puts him over the 270 threshold.
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Jessica Dean
8 months
Miracles do happen! Biggest thank you to Alida at @AmericanAir who found my wallet. So, so grateful!
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Jessica Dean
8 months
Here’s a shot in the dark: if you happen to be on the @AmericanAir flight 2284 from DCA-Orlando today, I left my wallet behind on the flight before you. Seat 15F (it’s probably under 14F). It’s been quite a morning.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
@JoeBiden has already previously committed to all three debates but confirms again he plans to debate President Trump: "I'm used to dealing with bullies. I understand how they work...we're gonna have a debate."
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Jessica Dean
4 years
The Biden campaign announces @BarackObama will campaign in Philadelphia next Wednesday on behalf of @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris .
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Jessica Dean
4 years
. @JoeBiden to @andersoncooper on @cnn right now on what's going on in Kenosha: "There's no place for violence or looting or burning."
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Jessica Dean
4 years
Knowing Joe Biden’s belief in fate and how central Scranton and his family is to his identity, I can’t help but imagine the meaning Biden sees in his home state of PA carrying him over the finish line today.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
John Kerry joins @JoeBiden on the campaign trail in Iowa today. We’ve got a full rundown for you on @TheLeadCNN with @jaketapper in just a bit.
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Jessica Dean
6 years
Lemon Ball tonight! We're raising money for the fight against childhood cancer and to support @AlexsLemonade heroes like Elijah. #lemonball
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Jessica Dean
5 years
. @joebiden talks foreign policy in Davenport, Iowa: “Donald Trump...is a complete failure as Commander-in-Chief. He is the most reckless and incompetent Commander-In-Chief we’ve ever had.”
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Jessica Dean
3 years
And that’s it folks. The bipartisan infrastructure bill has passed and is headed to President Biden’s desk.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Here’s the full statement from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. He’s talking about Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, but never directly names her.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Cruz travels to Cancun, Mexico as millions of Texans remain without power amid historic winter storm
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3 years
👯‍♀️
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Ali Zaslav
3 years
CNN Hill team twinning, @FoxReports @jessicadean 💫
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Filling in for @PamelaBrownCNN on this Halloween night until 8pm eastern. We’re good company as you pass out all that candy.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
With all the states now projected, here's the map courtesy of the great @Phil_Mattingly . @JoeBiden 306 to @realDonaldTrump 's 232.
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Jessica Dean
7 years
From the little girl in Little Rock who watched you and thought if Mary can do that, I can do that, thank you Mary Tyler Moore.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Spending this Saturday filling in on @CNNnewsroom until 2pm ET while the great @FWhitfield enjoys some time off. Hope you’ll join us.
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Jessica Dean
2 years
Pelosi to me just now on a push to ban Russian oil imports: “I’m all for that. Ban it.”
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Jessica Dean
3 years
A new chapter begins. President Joe Biden.
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Jessica Dean
2 years
Big news from the CDC and right in line w/ what ⁦ @DrLeanaWen ⁩ told us would be appropriate during our interview on ⁦ @CNNnewsroom ⁩ earlier today.
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Jessica Dean
6 years
The man, the myth, the legend. Thank YOU @UkeeWashington ! It was an absolute delight to share this desk with you. A Philly original.
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Ukee Washington
6 years
Good luck, continued success and God Bless you and yours @JessicaDeanCBS3 Its been and honor and pleasure sharing the desk and working with you! #Family
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Jessica Dean
3 years
. @SpeakerPelosi sends letter on impeachment to Members saying “our managers are ready for trial.” She adds when they return to session “we will pass a rule change mandating fines for Members who refuse to follow new screening protocols for the House chamber.”
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Jessica Dean
6 years
So excited to be back at the table with the ladies of @TheTalkCBS on Tuesday!
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Jessica Dean
2 years
Filling in on @cnnnewsroom from 1-2pm today. Grateful to be joined by top notch guests and correspondents. Hope you’ll join us. @drleanawen @shanlonwu @rbianchiesq @normeisen @nadianewsnow @elizcohencnn @lucykafanov @mzanona
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Right back at you @DaniellaMicaela
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Daniella Diaz
3 years
Any day is an AMAZING DAY when I get to be on CNN with @jessicadean as the anchor!!!!
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Jessica Dean
5 years
Thanks so much, Skip! There will be plenty to report, no doubt.
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Skip Rutherford
5 years
For those who are up early this Saturday & Sunday, @jessicadean will be guest co-anchor on CNN New Day. @blakerutherford @maryrutherford @rachaeldean @MPetersonWx @ReneeShapiro Looks like it's going to be a weekend with major national news.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Biden: No one can tell me that if it had been a group of Black Lives Matter protesters yesterday they wouldn’t have been treated very, very differently than the mob of thugs that stormed the Capitol...And that is unacceptable, totally unacceptable.
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Jessica Dean
2 years
Pelosi is now speaking on the floor. “I will be brief.”
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Jessica Dean
4 years
President-elect Joe Biden is spending his morning attending mass at his family’s church here in Delaware. Pooler @MariannaNBCNews reports his daughter and grandson are with him.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
This x100! Our @CNN team is just the best of the best.
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John King
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As we begin this new day, thanks to the hundreds of #CNN coworkers you don’t see on TV who in challenging times make this all work.
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Today’s new guidance from the CDC feels so significant. If you’ve got questions, let us help you get answers this weekend as I fill-in for @PamelaBrownCNN .
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Adam Charlton
3 years
Your Covid questions answered; CNN Newsroom with guest anchor @jessicadean starts Saturday 6p ET
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Jessica Dean
3 years
NEW from @KristenhCNN : The GSA has informed president-elect Joe Biden the administration is ready to begin the formal transition process, according to a letter from administrator Emily Murphy sent Monday afternoon and obtained by CNN.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
"It looks terrible to have the beacon of our democracy surrounded by razor wire and National Guard troops," McConnell told me.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
-Natalie Quillian, Deputy Covid-19 coordinator
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Jessica Dean
3 years
This is just the best. We’re so lucky to have ⁦ @abbydphillip ⁩ at CNN.
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Jessica Dean
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We’re looking forward to hearing from you. See you in a bit.
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3 years
Looking forward to joining @jessicadean on @cnn tonight around 7:25 PM eastern
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Jessica Dean
4 years
A new tweet from America’s future First Lady. Check out @JoeBiden ’s hat.
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Dr. Jill Biden
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He will be a President for all of our families.
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Jessica Dean
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New from the Biden transition: President-elect @JoeBiden and Vice President-elect @KamalaHarris will give remarks tomorrow afternoon “on the economic recovery and building back better in the long term.”
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Back on the @CNNnewsroom desk this afternoon from 2-5pm EST. We’ve got a great line up w/ @RepPeterDeFazio @ForecasterEnten @Dmoceanu @BillKristol @nickakerman and more. Join us!
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Amanda Gorman was exquisite. What a moment. What an incredible talent.
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Jodi Kantor
3 years
Backstory: Amanda Gorman had been struggling to write that poem. Then came the assault on the Capitol. That night she stayed up late and finished, certain of what she wanted to say.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Today is the 48th anniversary of the death of Joe Biden's first wife and daughter. Biden and Jill Biden are at mass this morning in Delaware. He does not have any public events on his schedule today.
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Jessica Dean
7 years
So excited to be headed to LA next month to guest co-host @TheTalkCBS . Would you like to come along? Here's how:
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Back in the studio today as @FWhitfield enjoys some time off. Join us from 11-2pmEST.
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Jessica Dean
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Once on her birthday, I got her a six-pack of her beloved Diet Coke with a ribbon tied around it. She sent me a handwritten thank you note. Natch. We miss you and we love you, Anne.
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Mallory Brooks
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Tonight the Junction Bridge will be pink to remember Anne Pressly on her birthday 💕 She would have been 37 today #luvyameanit
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Jessica Dean
3 years
President-elect Joe Biden will deliver a “Thanksgiving address” tomorrow. Biden will “discuss the shared sacrifices Americans are making this holiday season and say that we can and will get through the current crisis together," according to a release from his transition team.
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Jessica Dean
4 years
And @KamalaHarris will make history herself as the first woman and woman of color to become Vice President of the United States.
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Kamala Harris
4 years
We did it, @JoeBiden .
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Jessica Dean
4 years
DNC announces Democratic debate moved from Arizona to Washington, DC, over coronavirus concerns - CNNPolitics
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Jessica Dean
6 years
Sending @Nicole_Brewer lots of love on her last day. She followed her heart and I'm proud and excited for her.
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CBS Philadelphia
6 years
💕IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE💕: We wish @Nicole_Brewer the best as she signs off to spend more time with her family.
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Jessica Dean
3 years
Julie is smart, talented and such a hard worker! Hire this superstar!
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Julie Gallagher
3 years
Hi Twitter! My position with CNN ended and I am now on the job hunt. I can write, produce, work on an assignment desk, etc. I know times are tough right now, but if you know of anyone who is hiring, please reach out to me. My DMs are open. Email: juliegall95 @gmail .com Thanks!
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