Faith Wardwell

Yesterday was my first day on the breaking news team at @politico! Incredibly excited to dig into all things national politics alongside some of the best in the business. Send tips and add me to your lists: fwardwell@politico.com !

JUST IN: Judge Richard Leon sets TRO hearing for 330PM Tuesday on new White House ballroom construction suit. Earlier via @FaithWardwell politico.com/news/2025/12/1…

Republicans scored a major win when the Supreme Court reinstated Texas’ newly drawn congressional map on Thursday. But now, they're staring down a brewing rebellion in Indiana that could derail their momentum. A roundup with @adamwren and @kyledcheney👇 politico.com/news/2025/12/0…

A nationwide license plate recognition system has long been billed as a tool for fighting crime. But now, some cities are halting their programs, arguing the surveillance can no longer be trusted under Trump's deportation campaign. More for @politico 👇 politico.com/news/2025/11/3…

BREAKING: Two members of the National Guard were shot just blocks away from the White House — which is now on lock down — according to Kristi Noem. politico.com/news/2025/11/2…

“SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” Trump wrote on Truth Social Thursday.👇

New polling shared first with @politico shows Trump's approval among Latino voters is continuing a months-long plunge — and Democrats think it could pose an opening to reclaim the key voting bloc in the midterms. Read more⬇️ politico.com/news/2025/11/1…

NEW: We read through the Epstein docs so you don’t have to. Here are 9 of the most stunning things we learned from the 20k+ pages, including emails with officials from the Trump, Obama and Clinton admins, plus Hollywood, media and foreign affairs. politico.com/news/2025/11/1…

GOP leadership aides believe dozens of Republicans -- possibly 100 or more -- will vote to release the Epstein files. @meredithllee @FaithWardwell politico.com/live-updates/2…

Jordan Wood is ending his Maine Senate bid to run for the battleground House seat Jared Golden is leaving open. He’s not endorsing in #MESen on the way out. He’s in the process of moving into Golden’s district. w/@FaithWardwell @andrewjfhoward politico.com/live-updates/2…

Newsom’s redistricting win brings him to Texas — and jumpstarts 2028 buzz politi.co/4p5ludT via @FaithWardwell

Taking a victory lap in Houston fresh off his redistricting win, Gavin Newsom urged Democrats to set their sights on 2026 — and let speculations linger on a potential presidential run. W/ @jonesblakej + Will McCarthy politico.com/news/2025/11/0…

‘Stop playing politics’: Democrats rip court-extended pause to SNAP funding dlvr.it/TP8br5

New: Trump says U.S. officials will boycott this year's G20 summit in South Africa, as he continues to rail against the country's alleged discrimination of its white population. More for @politico : politico.com/news/2025/11/0…

Congressional Budget Office was hacked. The nonpartisan agency took “immediate action to contain” the breach as officials investigate the incident. w/ @FaithWardwell politico.com/live-updates/2… (WaPo had the scoop)

BREAKING: Mamdani capped his campaign for NYC mayor with a historic win, defeating Cuomo in a contest closely watched by national Dems, Republicans and the White House. He'll be the first Muslim mayor of NYC — and Trump's new foil ahead of the midterms. politi.co/3LthNzY

BREAKING: Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia gubernatorial race. She will be the first woman governor of Virginia, flipping the seat as voters rebuked Trump. Read more: politi.co/4nCFq6w

@jacob_wendler @politico Yay Jacob!!!

Some personal news, as they say… I’m beyond excited to be staying on at @politico, where I’ve had the chance to learn and grow over the last four months, as a full-time breaking news reporter. I can’t wait to continue working with such a stellar team of reporters and editors!

Turning Point has cast a recall vote this November for a Republican city councilmember as a crucial stepstone in preserving Charlie Kirk’s legacy.🌵 (Pros had this last week, so subscribe!) politico.com/news/2025/10/2…

@cristinastassis So exciting!!

Some exciting news: Today marked my first day as a freelancer with Sightline Media Group. It’s great to be back working alongside the amazing reporters and editors at Sightline. Check out my latest story with Military Times!

@katherinealong Yay Kat!! Congrats!

Some news: I’m thrilled to share that next week I’ll be joining POLITICO’s Tech team and anchoring the Morning Tech newsletter. Excited to work alongside such a talented group of reporters and editors! Reach out with tips/pitches and add me to your press lists: klong@politico.com