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Politics Reporter

Mini Racker is a politics reporter with The Daily Beast covering campaigns. She previously worked as a staff writer covering national politics at TIME. Before that, she was a writer and editor at National Journal's Hotline and interned for the Los Angeles Times in Sacramento. She graduated from Stanford University with a degree in mechanical engineering and a minor in poetry.

Loeffler in the Senate in 2020.

Trump to Pick Kelly Loeffler for Ag Secretary: Report

The former senator and controversial WNBA franchise owner helped raise millions for Trump’s campaign.

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Hegseth on the Hill.

Pete Hegseth Confronted on Sexual Assault Allegation

Hegseth faced a blunt question from a reporter on Capitol Hill.

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Sarah McBride

Trans Rep. Says She Will Follow House Bathroom Ban Rules

And the first ever transgender member of Congress is playing it cool.

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A photo illustration of President Joe Biden and judges gavels.

GOP No-Shows Help Dems Push Through Biden Judicial Nominees

Trump also helped Democrats by taking a few Republicans on a field trip to see the SpaceX rocket launch.

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A photo illustration of Sen. Markwayne Mullin and Matt Gaetz.

FIGHT'S NOT OVER

Republican Senator Who Hates Matt Gaetz Hedges Again

Trump allies had hoped the senator had come around to supporting Gaetz. But then he clarified: He hasn’t made up his mind.

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