Wake Up To Politics Turns 14
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Happy Monday, everyone! I want to kick this morning off with some personal news and two quick requests.
First, the news: Wake Up To Politics celebrated its 14th anniversary this weekend.
If you had asked me back in 2011, I certainly would not have said this newsletter would still be running 14 years later, as my full-time job out of college.
But your support has made that possible.
I am so grateful to everyone who reads Wake Up To Politics — all 56,000+ of you! — and to those who engage with the newsletter by commenting, giving feedback, and asking questions.
In this past year, I’ve graduated college; moved to Substack; covered all three branches of government, including receiving permanent credentials at the White House and Capitol; and brought you original reporting and analysis on a range of issues.
Last month, I sat in the House press gallery as President Trump delivered his address to a joint session of Congress, surrounded by reporters from every major mainstream outlet in the country. In a broad sense, the fact that an independent journalist like me could be sitting there is a testament to our changing media climate — but, in my particular case, it’s because so many of you have believed in me and given me the support and encouragement to keep reporting. I feel so lucky to work at my dream job every day and to be able to play a role in helping you understand your government.
Now, the requests. First off, if you’re able, I hope you’ll consider marking this anniversary by signing up for a paid subscription. It’s the best way to support Wake Up To Politics and to ensure I can keep sending the newsletter for many more years — and it’ll give you access to perks like the Sunday mailbag issues, exclusive author interviews, and more.
Second, I’ve put together a survey to better understand what readers are looking for from Wake Up To Politics. Help me help you! This post-grad year has been a fun opportunity to experiment with different things here at WUTP and try to broaden the horizons of what I can offer readers. But I want to know what’s working and what isn’t.
Click here to take this quick survey to give your feedback.
I really appreciate your help making WUTP the best it can be! Here’s that survey link again if you’re able to spend just a few minutes letting me know what you like and don’t like about the newsletter.
Thank you so much for your support,
Gabe
More news to know
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Reuters: Trump administration says it is not required to help wrongly deported man return to US
Spotlight PA: Arson suspect told police he planned to beat Gov. Josh Shapiro with a hammer if seen in mansion
Politico: Risk of failure looms large as GOP starts drafting the ‘big, beautiful bill’
WaPo: No evidence linking Tufts student to antisemitism or terrorism, State Dept. office found
WSJ: Trump Administration Retreats From White-Collar Criminal Enforcement
The day ahead
President Trump will meet with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, who has played a key role in the Trump administration’s immigration agenda, imprisoning hundreds of migrants who have been deported from the U.S. Trump will also host the Ohio State University football team, the 2025 College Football National Champions.
The House and Senate are on recess.
The Supreme Court has nothing on its schedule.
Congratulations!
Congratulations on 14 years into your dream career at the ripe old age of twenty-something!! And, kudos to your mom who was your first subscriber and most likely encouraged you to branch out!