Editorial team

Rachel Smith spent ten years as a legislative aide in a state capitol before turning to political reporting. At Political News Now she covers global politics and policy, from trade talks to international summits. She reads the full text of every treaty she writes about.110 Articles

Derek Olsen worked as a county election official in Minnesota for two decades. He covers elections for Political News Now: polls, ballot rules, turnout and results. He still volunteers as a poll worker on election day.26 Articles

Priya Raman worked for a policy research nonprofit in Washington after graduate school. She covers federal policy and US politics for Political News Now, with a focus on how bills change as they move through Congress. She runs along the Potomac most mornings.19 Articles