Lissandra Villa
Lissandra Villa is a politics reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Washington, DC.
Contact this reporter at lissandra.villahuerta@buzzfeed.com
Elizabeth Warren Demands An Investigation Into American Ex-Soldiers’ Assassination Campaign In Yemen
The senator’s request comes after BuzzFeed News uncovered the targeted assassination program carried out by American veterans on behalf of the United Arab Emirates.
Lissandra Villa
• One hour ago
Democrat Rep. Joaquin Castro Suggested Without Evidence That Jared Kushner May Have Had A Role In Jamal Khashoggi’s Likely Death
Castro later clarified on Twitter that he didn’t “intend” to accuse Kushner of “orchestrating anything.”
Lissandra Villa
• 3 days ago
Washington Democrats Think Michael Avenatti Is A Nuisance. He Thinks They’re Out To Get Him.
The media-friendly lawyer inserted himself into the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation — and he’s tired of getting any blame.
Steven Perlberg
• 6 days ago
The Next Generation Of Democratic Leaders Wants To Move Up, But The Baby Boomers Are In The Way
“There’s just, like, nowhere to go.”
Lissandra Villa
• 7 days ago
Joe Crowley Says Millennials Kicked Him Out Of Congress
“It really was millennial votes — people that were not familiar with who I was,” Crowley told BuzzFeed News’ Profile.
Lissandra Villa
• 14 days ago
There Have Always Been Protests On Capitol Hill. This Is Different.
“I’ve never seen anything like this, but I hope it never happens again.”
Lissandra Villa
• 16 days ago
Democrats Are Referring The Abuse Claims Against Rep. Keith Ellison To Law Enforcement After An Investigator Couldn’t Substantiate Them
An investigator hired by the Minnesota Democratic Party cited Karen Monahan’s refusal to produce alleged video evidence in dismissing her claims against Ellison.
Lissandra Villa
• 20 days ago
Trump Said He's Seen A Democratic Senator In A "Compromising" Situation
The president’s comment came in response to questions about Brett Kavanaugh, but he did not go into detail about whom he was referring to or what the situation was.
Lissandra Villa
• 21 days ago
Sen. Jeff Flake, A Swing Vote, Says He'll Vote For Kavanaugh Following Sexual Assault Allegations
With Flake's support, the Senate Judiciary Committee is likely to move Kavanaugh's nomination forward Friday morning.
Lissandra Villa
• 24 days ago
Senate Republicans Still Think Outside Counsel Was A Good Idea, Even If Her Five-Minute Segments Were Awkward
Republicans ceded their time to outside counsel to question Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh, rather than having 11 male senators do it.
Nidhi Prakash
• 24 days ago
Rep. Keith Ellison Is Asking The House To Investigate An Ex-Girlfriend’s Claims That He Abused Her
“I am taking this step now because I am innocent and eager to see this entire matter resolved,” Ellison told BuzzFeed News after Karen Monahan accused him of abuse.
Lissandra Villa
• 26 days ago
Congress Still Hasn’t Figured Out How To Deal With Its Own Sexual Harassment Issues
With the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh dominating talk on Capitol Hill, former staffers remind Congress they still haven’t passed their own legislation on sexual harassment.
Lissandra Villa
• One month ago
Republicans Say The Woman Who Accused Kavanaugh Of Assault Hasn't Responded To An Invitation To Testify
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing to interview Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford on Monday.
Zoe Tillman
• One month ago
There Will Be A Public Hearing With Brett Kavanaugh And The Woman Who Accused Him Of Assault
The announcement of the hearing comes just a day after Christine Blasey Ford came forward publicly with allegations that Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school.
Tarini Parti
• One month ago
Secret Letter Reportedly Contains Allegations Of Sexual Misconduct Against Brett Kavanaugh
Kavanaugh has denied the allegations. The letter, which Sen. Dianne Feinstein had kept from committee members, was referred to the FBI on Thursday.
Paul McLeod
• One month ago
Senate Democrats Have Referred A Secret Letter About Brett Kavanaugh To The FBI
The FBI added "the information" to the Supreme Court nominee's background file and sent it to the Senate Judiciary Committee. It is also expected to have been sent to the White House.
Lissandra Villa
• One month ago
Seth Moulton Is Building A Political Army. But He’s Not Sure What Comes Next.
“I’m not beholden to the party. I don’t owe them anything. They didn’t help me get here. So I don’t owe anybody any favors.”
Lissandra Villa
• 2 months ago
If Democrats Can’t Pass Gun Control Laws, They Need To Step Aside, Candidates Say
"We’re going to have a new set of leadership who’s willing to take action … and we’re going to save thousands of lives every year in this country, or we’re not."
Lissandra Villa
• 2 months ago