Jay O'Brien
Verified
As seen in:
ABC News,
MSN,
Yahoo Canada,
Yahoo News,
Yahoo News UK,
Aol,
The London Standard,
Yahoo Finance Canada,
Baltimore Business Journal,
Flipboard,
Yahoo Sports
and
Capitol Hill Correspondent @ABC News
Is this you? As a journalist, you can create a free Muck Rack account to customize your profile, list your contact preferences, and upload a portfolio of your best work.
Claim your profile
Articles by Jay O'Brien
House Republicans consider issuing subpoena to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
The Republican chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Brian Mast, told ABC News on Tuesday that he's prepared to subpoena Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang if he does not respond by Wednesday to a request from several House Republicans for a closed-door briefing on Huang's reported relationship with an alleged Chinese spy.
Democrats take the House. Here’s what they plan to investigate and their legislative agenda Original
|
"Lawyer up," the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee said. ByLauren Peller, John Parkinson, Katherine Faulders, Rachel Scott, and Jay O'Brien November 4, 2026, 1:50 AM Volunteers applaud as US House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries gives a thumbs up at a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee midterm election night phone bank and watch party at a hotel in Washington, November 3, 2026.
By Lauren Peller Verified, John Parkinson Verified, Katherine Faulders Verified, Jay O'Brien Verified
|
ABC News
Verified
Trump donor accuses Kimberly Guilfoyle of asking him to pay her $100K credit card bill: 'It was all quid pro quo' Original
Deters said Guilfoyle was asking for the payment in exchange for something. U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle attends the opening Session of the U.S.-Greece Strategic Dialogue at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Athens, Oct. 7, 2026. Mark Schiefelbein/AP A donor to President Donald Trump accused U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle of offering access to top Trump officials in exchange for cash.
'A constant problem': Abandoned mines causing sinkholes, other incidents across the country Original
An ABC News investigation found abandoned underground mines across the country. ByJay O'Brien, Laura Romero, Lilia Geho, Megan Christie, and Sean Myers Jeff Graves, the director of Colorado's mine reclamation program, estimates there are over 23,000 abandoned mines in his state alone. ABC News In California, a gold mine caved in beneath a family living room, killing a 32-year-old man and his dog.
'It was supposed to be the forever home': 6 years after old mine caused sinkhole, homeowners remain in limbo Original
ABC News investigates cases of dangerous sinkholes caused by abandoned mines. Homeowners of Hideaway Hills say they feel abandoned by the state. ABC News No one in Hideaway Hills saw it coming. In their community of more than 150 homes, carved into South Dakota's beautiful and rugged Black Hills, homeowners were happy. Neighbors waved to each other, kids played in the street, and the local school bus driver parked her bright yellow rig right in her driveway.
OpEd: How Maryland businesses can turn uncertainty into opportunity
A recent survey found 82% of small business owners report confidence in their business growth. Two Maryland companies show what that looks like in practice.
Some Afghans are being detained by the country they risked their lives for Original
ICE has targeted some who assisted Americans during the Afghanistan war. BySarah Baniak and Jay O'Brien September 10, 2026, 3:04 PM Naseer Paktiawal discusses the death of his brother Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal in ICE custody. ABC News Originally promised a new life for risking theirs while serving alongside U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan, some Afghan allies are now fighting an unexpected battle on American soil.
Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general
The Senate narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche to be Attorney General by a vote of 50-49 early this morning. As expected, Republican Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski were the only two Republicans to vote against Blanche's nomination. Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy voted with the rest of his GOP colleagues in favor of Blanche after announcing his intention to do so in a floor speech Friday morning. All Democrats opposed the nomination. Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell was absent from the vote.
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy announces he will vote for Todd Blanche to be attorney general
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Friday he will vote for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice, likely clearing the way for Blanche to be narrowly confirmed. All eyes were on Cassidy after two other Republican senators, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, announced their opposition to President Donald Trump's nominee.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, in emotional announcement, says he will vote for Todd Blanche to be attorney general
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Friday he will vote for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to lead the Department of Justice, likely clearing the way for Blanche to be narrowly confirmed. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Murkowski says she will 'oppose' Blanche nomination, putting attorney general's bid in further jeopardy Original
Murkowski's announcement follows opposition from Maine Sen. Susan Collins. ByJay O'Brien and Allison Pecorin WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 06: U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) departs from a lunch with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol Building on August 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. The U.S. Senate continues to negotiate a path towards voting on legislation before starting their August recess. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Alaska Sen.
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announces he will vote for Todd Blanche to be attorney general
U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) walks out of the Senate Chambers during a vote in the U.S. Capitol Building on July 20, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy announced Friday he will vote for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The committee's party-line vote of 8-5 came after Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment against self-incrimination and declined to answer questions at a hearing last week about his role in handling the COVID-19 pandemic and its origins. Republican Sen.
Republican holdouts meet with Blanche as his AG nomination remains in jeopardy
|
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday afternoon with Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis following President Donald Trump's threat to pull his nomination, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. It marked the first meeting the group has had this week following Cornyn's multiple cancellations on Blanche. It's not clear where the negotiations stand after the gathering.
By Jay O'Brien Verified, Lalee Ibssa Verified, Allison Pecorin Verified, Katherine Faulders Verified, Tia Humphries Verified
|
MSN
Verified
Trump floats temporarily withdrawing Blanche’s AG nomination over GOP holdouts
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) attend a Finance Committee hearing on July 30, 2026, in Washington, DC.
Trump floats temporarily withdrawing Blanche’s AG nomination over GOP holdouts
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-IA), Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) attend a Finance Committee hearing on July 30, 2026, in Washington, DC.
Trump floats temporarily withdrawing Blanche's AG nomination over GOP holdouts
|
President Donald Trump on Thursday floated the possibility of temporarily withdrawing Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general as his confirmation is being held up by two outgoing Republican senators. "Todd Blanche is a STAR, and everyone knows it! He has the potential to go down as one of the Greatest Attorney Generals of All Time.
By Jay O'Brien Verified, Lalee Ibssa Verified, Allison Pecorin Verified, Katherine Faulders Verified, Tia Humphries Verified
|
MSN
Verified
Trump floats temporarily withdrawing Blanche's AG nomination over GOP holdouts
|
Sexual Violence 1 hour ago 2 in 3 MAGA voters say they’d support GOP candidate accused of sexual assault: Poll The Hill - Tara Suter • 1h More than half of MAGA voters say they would support a Republican candidate accused of sexual assault, according to a new poll. In a recent Politico … Liberal View 2 hours ago Trump Hit by Humiliating Economic Bombshell The Daily Beast - Leigh Kimmins • 2h The war in Iran has shaken energy prices and supply chains.
By Jay O'Brien Verified, Lalee Ibssa Verified, Allison Pecorin Verified, Katherine Faulders Verified, Tia Humphries Verified
|
Flipboard
House passes bill that would ban members from buying stock
Posted/updated on: August 6, 2026 at 2:07 pm New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) -- The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks as well as mandate that voters provide photo identification "as a condition of casting a ballot" by a 232-198 vote. Thirteen Democrats voted with all Republicans in favor of the bill.
House passes bill that would ban members from buying stock Original
Some Dems opposed its voter ID provision and not covering the executive branch. ByLauren Peller, John Parkinson, and Jay O'Brien Online stock trading on mobile. Manusapon Kasosod/Getty Images The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks as well as mandate that voters provide photo identification "as a condition of casting a ballot" by a 232-198 vote. Thirteen Democrats voted with all Republicans in favor of the bill.
Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting
|
Alexander Mallin, Jay O'Brien, Allison Pecorin, Peter Charalambous Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with several survivors of deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein 's crimes at the Justice Department.
By Alexander Mallin Verified, Jay O'Brien Verified, Allison Pecorin Verified, Peter Charalambous Verified
|
MSN
Verified
Epstein survivor says acting AG Blanche was 'abrasive, condescending' during meeting
|
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche met Thursday with several survivors of deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes at the Justice Department.
By Alexander Mallin Verified, Jay O'Brien Verified, Allison Pecorin Verified, Peter Charalambous Verified
|
Yahoo
Verified
Blanche must meet with Epstein victims to earn confirmation vote, Sen. Tillis says Original
Blanche made an unsuccessful attempt to meet with Epstein survivors Thursday. ByAlexander Mallin, Jay O'Brien, and Allison Pecorin Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche testifies during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his nomination to be Attorney General, on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 15, 2026.
As Maine Democrats scramble to replace Platner, party director says the 'grassroots energy … needs to find a home' Original
|
The party faces uncharted waters since Platner withdrew from the race. ByJay O'Brien, Arthur Jones II, Eric Fayeulle, Oren Oppenheim, Hannah Demissie, and Jared Kofsky Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks to voters at a town hall at the Elks Lodge 188, June 7, 2026, in Portland, Maine.
By Jay O'Brien Verified, Arthur Jones II Verified, Eric Fayeulle, Oren Oppenheim Verified, Hannah Demissie Verified, Jared Kofsky
|
ABC News
Verified
Speaker Johnson huddles with Trump to try to finalize FISA deal Original
Trump tapping Bill Pulte to lead ODNI has endangered renewal of the spy program. ByJohn Parkinson, Allison Pecorin, Lauren Peller, and Jay O'Brien Speaker Mike Johnson addresses a weekly press conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, June 3, 2026. Will Oliver/EPA/Shutterstock President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting at the White House on Tuesday as the deadline nears for Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Rep. Tom Kean hasn't voted in months, yet Trump is backing him Original
"HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN," Trump said of Kean in a social media post. ByJohn Parkinson, Jay O'Brien, and Lauren Peller Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., arrives for the House Republican Conference caucus meeting in the U.S. Capitol, March 4, 2026. Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. – who has been missing from Capitol Hill for months – has President Trump's renewed endorsement for reelection ahead of the Garden State's primary Tuesday.
Pam Bondi tells House Oversight panel that DOJ released all required Epstein files
|
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi told members of the House Oversight Committee Friday that the Justice Department had released all the documents required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act, but that she did not lead every aspect of the process, according to a copy of her prepared opening statement.
By John Parkinson Verified, Jay O'Brien Verified, James Hill Verified, Peter Charalambous Verified, Lauren Peller Verified
|
Aol
Verified
Show More
loading
Actions
Get in touch with Jay
Contact Jay, search articles and posts on X, monitor coverage, and track replies from one place.
Learn more about Muck Rack