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Riley Rogerson

Politics Reporter

Riley Rogerson is a former politics reporter at The Daily Beast. Prior to joining the Beast, Riley was the Washington correspondent for the Anchorage Daily News and a Report for America Corps member. She is a graduate of Georgetown University.

A photo illustration of Rep. Henry Cuellar, money, and the flag of Azerbaijan.
FOLLOW THE MONEY

Inside the Secret Network Behind a Dem Rep’s Bribery Scandal

The Daily Beast has connected the dots between indicted Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), an agent of autocratic Azerbaijan, and some of D.C.’s elite dining establishments.

William Bredderman

A photo illustration of Barack Obama, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, and Donald Trump.
RECURRING PROBLEM

A Brief History of Political Podium Scandals

Trump isn’t the only politician with a podium problem.

Riley Rogerson

Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
‘ABSOLUTELY A RACIST THING’

GOP, Dems Round on MTG After Outburst: ‘Her Brand Is Chaos’

Rep. Jasmine Crockett said Greene mentioning her eyelashes was an attempt to make her look “ghetto,” while even Rep. Lauren Boebert said she was embarrassed by her GOP colleague.

Michael Daly

Former U.S. Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn, the Democratic candidate for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District.
CLOSE, BUT NO CIGAR

Jan. 6 Cop Harry Dunn Loses Crowded Maryland House Primary

Though Dunn’s national prominence and Capitol riot-centric message supercharged his congressional bid, he ultimately came up short.

Riley Rogerson

Derrick Evans
CRASH AND BURN

Jan. 6 Rioter Loses Bid to Return as a Member of Congress

Derrick Evans was projected to lose to incumbent Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV), who likely secured over 60 percent of the vote.

Riley Rogerson

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Angela Alsobrooks
POP A BOTTLE

Insurgent Dem Knocks Off Wine Mogul to Win Senate Primary

Angela Alsobrooks was projected to win the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maryland Tuesday—setting up a bitter general election against former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan.

Riley Rogerson

Mike Johnson at a press conference
GET IN LINE

Mike Johnson and Vivek Are Next Suck-Ups at Trump Trial

Republicans competing in the veepstakes or looking for favor among the MAGA crowd are racing to the courtroom in Manhattan.

Nico Hines

In this image provided by the West Virginia Legislative Photography, Derrick Evans is shown during his swearing-in ceremony to the West Virginia House of Delegates on Dec. 1, 2020, in Charleston, W.Va.
EXTRA AMMO

J6 Rioter Candidate Turns to Fringe Publisher for More Cred

House candidate Derrick Evans is challenging a pro-Trump incumbent in West Virginia, so he turned to a notorious online publisher—and is getting more than his money’s worth.

Roger Sollenberger

A photo illustration of Rep. Mike Collins, R-Ga.
TERMINALLY ONLINE

Mike Collins Is the Hardest-Working Troll in Congress

The freshman member from Georgia doesn’t have much of a legislative record, but he sure can stir up trouble online.

Riley Rogerson

FRENEMIES

Congress’ Odd Couple—Jeffries & Johnson—Mystifies Lawmakers

The GOP speaker and the Democratic leader have a totally unique political relationship. Do they have any personal relationship at all?

Riley Rogerson

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