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Kadia Goba

Kadia Goba

Political Reporter

Email Kadia@kadiagoba

Kadia Goba covers Congress at Semafor. She previously worked for BuzzFeed News covering national politics with a focus on the Republican Party. Before that she covered congressional Democrats for Axios. Goba hails from Brooklyn, New York where she covered local politics before moving to Washington D.C.

The plot against Jasmine Crockett

One colleague says the Texan “speaks for a lot of people who are upset and angry.” Republicans are still casting her as a one-woman gaffe machine.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-TexasGage Skidmore/Creative Commons

DC budget fix faces slowing momentum in Congress

The Senate agreed unanimously to unlock about $1 billion for the capital city, but House Republicans are noncommittal.
The US CapitolNathan Howard/Reuters

Massie tests Trump’s appetite for a primary fight

There’s a more serious effort brewing to topple the eccentric yet popular Kentucky Republican. It still might fail.
Thomas MassieNathan Howard/Reuters

Schumer, Jeffries try to mend ties after government funding debacle

Democrats are trying to unite around a plan to counter Republicans, but lingering discontent within the party remains.
Hakeem JeffriesAnnabelle Gordon/Reuters

Former OSU coach faces steep path to Ohio gubernatorial nomination

A poll obtained by Semafor shows Vivek Ramaswamy leading handily, and Ohio Republicans are doubtful Jim Tressel will jump in.
Ohio State football coach Jim Tressel speaks after being sworn in as Ohio’s Lt. Governor on Feb 14, 2025 iUSA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters

Hochul expected to slow-walk election to replace Stefanik

It’s the latest sign of gamesmanship over the House GOP’s threadbare majority.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks at a press conference in Manhattan in February.Brendan McDermid/Reuters

Mike Lawler’s real New York gubernatorial dilemma

It isn’t whether to run at all. It’s how close he can afford to get to President Donald Trump.

House Republicans subpoena Google and YouTube parent

It’s part of a long-running look at conservative allegations of censorship by tech companies.

Why the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting imploded

It happened in part because the White House perceived a loss of focus on the reason they were even gathering.

Kevin McCarthy pushes for nuclear energy policy

The former House speaker released a blueprint urging to reform the permitting process and giving tax credits to energy providers to increase nuclear energy production.

Jeffries takes heat as Democrats’ base seeks anti-Trump fight

The House minority leader is getting his first — occasionally, harsh — taste of what it’s like to lead the Democratic caucus under the pugnacious president.

Kentucky Republicans already tangling over McConnell’s succession

A Bluegrass brawl is taking shape as three Senate hopefuls vie for a leg up.

Uncommon bonds: The PRO Act

A bipartisan duo in the House is getting ready to reintroduce the pro-union bill, as Trump’s labor pick thrusts it back into the spotlight.

Senate Republicans likely to vote on budget next week

The move, if they make it, would vault them ahead of the House.

For Republican lawmakers, Trump’s accessibility creates opportunities — and headaches

Personal proximity to the president is a priceless commodity as the party struggles for a way forward on enacting his agenda.

The House is losing the budget battle

The House Budget Committee will hold its budget markup today, with some GOP members already opposing the proposal.

Actually, the #Resistance is working

Panicked Democrats have overlooked their early successes.

Republicans revisit Trump’s foreign policy as he pushes US power overseas

The president’s party sees little contradiction between his foreign pursuits and ‘America First,’ as long as troops aren’t committed.