Lexie Schapitl
Lexie Schapitl is a production assistant with NPR's Washington Desk, where she produces radio pieces and digital content. She also reports from the field and assists with production of the NPR Politics Podcast.
Schapitl first came to NPR as a Washington Desk intern in 2017. She has previously worked as an associate producer with NPR's newscast unit, a social media manager with Vox and a reporting intern with Newsday. A New Jersey native and University of Maryland graduate, Schapitl is a fan of Maryland basketball, trivia, musicals and the New York Mets.
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Republicans have cited the Minnesota Democrat's past controversial comments about Israel. Omar, who herself has faced anti-Muslim bigotry since taking office, called the move "purely partisan." -
President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy discussed how to avoid defaulting on the U.S. debt for an hour Wednesday. McCarthy said he and the president will continue searching for a solution. -
The seat currently held by 89-year-old Dianne Feinstein is safely Democratic. Feinstein has not announced if she will retire, but Democratic hopefuls are already entering the race for her seat. -
Speaker Kevin McCarthy blocked two Democrats from serving on a key House panel, arguing it is in the interest of national security. Dems say the move is nothing more than political retribution. -
The House voted Monday on a new rules package that contains key concessions to the most conservative wing of the party. -
Nancy Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, says she will step down as leader of the House Democrats next year. Now, a new batch of lawmakers is in the leadership spotlight. -
Democrats and Republicans advanced a bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, clearing a major hurdle toward final passage. -
Sen. Rick Scott launched an uphill bid to be minority leader. Sen. Mitch McConnell was handily reelected but many rank-and-file senators are frustrated at party leaders following the 2022 elections. -
House Republicans have nominated Kevin McCarthy to serve as Speaker of the House in the next Congress. It's the first step on McCarthy's path to presiding over the House chamber. -
President Biden is in Fort Myers, Fla., meeting with business owners and residents hit hard by Hurricane Ian, trying to assure them that the federal government will help them recover.
