Lisa Hagen

Reporter

Lisa Hagen is a politics reporter for U.S. News & World Report covering Congress, the 2020 campaign and the Supreme Court. She’s covered campaigns – presidential, Senate, House and gubernatorial – for the past five years in Washington, and has worked for The Hill, National Journal’s Hotline and Hearst Newspapers D.C. bureau. She was an Arthur F. Burns fellow in 2017 covering Germany’s federal election from Berlin and freelancing for publications including The Atlantic. And has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Boston University. Follow her on Twitter or email her at lhagen@usnews.com.

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The civil rights activist delivered a eulogy for George Floyd and said the march would focus on the fight for policing and criminal justice reforms.

Murkowski Struggling With Trump Support

The Alaska senator spoke up as only a few Republicans have publicly condemned Trump’s response to protests.

Some Republicans Criticize Trump Over Protests

Though many didn’t directly answer, some said using force against protesters outside of the White House was unjustified.

Steve King Loses GOP Primary in Iowa

The nine-term congressman who has a history of making racist and controversial statements was defeated decisively in Tuesday’s primary election.

GOP to Weigh New Convention Site

North Carolina’s governor says he can’t guarantee a full-scale convention in August due to lingering concerns over the coronavirus.

Rep. Steve King Tries to Hang On in Iowa

The nine-term congressman with a history of making racist remarks is facing four challengers in Tuesday’s Republican primary.

Biden Cautions Against ‘Needless Destruction’

The presumptive Democratic nominee acknowledged “justifiable public outrage” and asked mayors for ideas to address institutional racism.

Trump Misses the Moment

A president known for mixing it up with the press declined to discuss his week’s worth of contentious comments during an appearance that was short on substance.

Obama Speaks on George Floyd’s Death

‘This shouldn’t be normal in 2020 America,’ the former president said.

Trump Calls Demonstrators ‘Thugs’

As demonstrations over the death of George Floyd turned violent, Trump suggested looting would be met with “shooting.”

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