Eleanor Whitfield
Washington D.C.
Senior Staff Writer, Politics & Public Affairs Covers national politics, public policy, elections, and government institutions with an emphasis on evidence, context, and nonpartisan analysis.
Policy
Trump Order Restricts Foreign Equipment in U.S. Power Grid
Policy
After 47 Years, U.S. Removes Syria From Terrorism Sponsor List as a $216 Billion Reconstruction Bill Tests Whether Sanctions Relief Can Unlock Capital
US
Up to 200,000 U.S. Business and Tourist Visas Targeted for Revocation as Administration Moves Against Asylum Applicants
Policy
A Bank Regulator Just Gave the Sitting President's Family Crypto Firm a Path to Its Own Federal Charter
Politics
Nevada Judge Dismisses 2020 Fake-Elector Case for a Second Time, Leaving Just One Active State Prosecution Nationwide
Politics
Corporate Election Spending Reaches $517 Million Before the Final Midterm Stretch, Already Exceeding the Entire 2024 Cycle
Policy
U.S. Awards $500 Million to 7 Critical Mineral Projects, Including a 5,000 Ton Lithium Facility and the Country’s Only Planned Cobalt Refinery
US
Indiana's White River Crested More Than a Foot Above Its 1913 Flood Record, Leaving at Least Seven Dead
Politics
4 States Vote Today as Florida’s New Map Could Shift Up to 4 House Seats and Alaska Tests a Top-Four Senate Field
Policy
U.S. Moves to Repeal a 25-Year Roadless Rule Affecting Nearly 45 Million Acres as Both Sides Argue Their Approach Would Reduce Wildfire Risk
US
U.S. Single-Family Homebuilding Falls 9.9% to a 3½-Year Low as 6.7% Mortgage Rates Keep Buyers and Builders on the Sidelines
US
Lake Powell Hits Record Lows, Threatening US Water and Power Supply
US
Hurricane Lala Leaves 183,000 Hawaii Customers Without Power and Damages at Least 100 Homes
Politics
A Federal Judge Just Blocked Trump's Mail-Ballot Order Nationwide. Hours Later, He Wouldn't Rule Out Declaring an Emergency to Save It.
US
Virginia State University Shooting Leaves Five Injured This Week
US
US Measles Cases Surge to 35-Year High in August 2026
Politics
Trump's Strait of Hormuz Declaration Escalates Iran Tensions This Week
34 stories