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Daniel Newhauser

Daniel Newhauser
Daniel Newhauser is a staff correspondent for National Journal, where he primarily covers the House of Representatives. He was formerly a House leadership reporter for Roll Call, where he started as an intern in 2010 and quickly earned a slot as a beat reporter. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Newhauser traveled further West to study journalism at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and write for newspapers including the East Valley Tribune and the Green Valley News & Sun.
Policy

Hoping to Change Party's Image, Dems Marshal Veteran Candidates

“The Democratic Party just has a terrible brand within the military and we need to repair that. How do I hope to change it? Win. Get in."

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September Will Be Make or Break Month for the Iran Deal in Congress

The August recess will give leaders and outside groups ample time to drum up support for their sides.

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How the DHS Standoff Ended, Avoiding Security Shutdown

Enough Republicans finally dropped their protest of Obama's immigration policies to pass a bill funding the Homeland Security Department for the fiscal year.

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McConnell: 'Up to House' To Fund Homeland Security

Only 16 days remain before funding for the department expires, and Congress remains more gridlocked than ever on the issue.

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Defense Cuts Threaten To Split the GOP

Republicans have little room for error in their bid to pass a budget, and sequestration is forcing a rethink of conventional priorities.

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House Republicans Find Obama's Plans in Syria 'Unrealistic'

Seeking more details on Obama's plans for Syria, House Speaker John Boehner said, 'Somebody's boots will have to be on the ground.' By Daniel Newhauser and Billy House

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Congressional Leaders Stand Back To Let Obama Strike Islamic State

The White House made clear the president won't go to Capitol Hill for approval to broaden his campaign against ISIL. And for now, no one is dissenting. By Daniel Newhauser

Policy

House Republicans Seek Their Own Strategy Against the Islamic State

Multiple GOP-led House committees will hold hearings next week aimed at drafting a plan to defeat the Islamic State group. By Daniel Newhauser

Business

Congress Is Not Canceling the Pentagon-to-Police Weapons Program Anytime Soon

Some are calling for a legislative response amid the Ferguson firestorm. Good luck with that, lawmakers appear to be saying. By Daniel Newhauser