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Martina Stewart
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Team Lead, Bloomberg Law
@USAToday @USATodayDC Supreme Court & Natl Legal Affairs senior editor. Ex-: @NPR @NPRPolitics @MorningMix @washingtonpost @CNN @CNNPolitics @AC360
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Sarah Varney
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Senior Correspondent, KFF Health News
'23-'24 @Niemanfdn fellow @Harvard @KFF @NewsHour senior correspondent covering Post-Roe America. sarahvarney007@gmail.com
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Kelsey Tamborrino
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Renewable Energy Reporter, POLITICO
Energy reporter @POLITICO. @penn_state alumna. Send tips to ktamborrino@politico.com. DM for Signal
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Craig Whitlock
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Investigative Reporter, The Washington Post
Investigative reporter for The Washington Post. #1 NYT Bestselling author of "FAT LEONARD" (2024) and "THE AFGHANISTAN PAPERS" (2021).
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James Lynch
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Reporter, National Review
Reporter @NRO. RTs are not endorsements. jlynch@nationalreview.com. Catholic. Notre Dame grad. New York sports. Views my own.
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Ben O'Connell
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Editorial Operations Director, C-SPAN
Dad, husband, promiscuous reader, music geek, movie nerd, Montanan, NE DC Canine Knucklehead Ward co-founder, @cspan director of editorial operations
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Brandon Showalter
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Reporter, The Christian Post
Journalist with The Christian Post "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." -- Isaiah 26:3
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Devan Cole
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Politics Writer, CNN
Covering the law for @CNN | @GWtweets & @SMPAGWU alum | West Michigan ➡️ Washington, D.C. | RTs ≠ endorsements & sometimes they’re accidents
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Kilmeny Duchardt
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Congressional Correspondent, Newsmax
Newsmax Congressional Correspondent
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Ishaan Tharoor
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Foreign Affairs Columnist, The Washington Post
Global affairs columnist @WashingtonPost, anchor of The Post's WorldView column and newsletter on int'l politics. Dad. New Yorker. Victoria concordia crescit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find journalists in Washington?
Use filters by beat, industry, journalist type, or outlet to narrow your search and discover journalists based in Washington who cover topics relevant to your story.Do you provide email contacts for Washington journalists?
Yes. Verified contact information (emails, LinkedIn, X) is available with a premium subscription. Free users can view profiles but contact fields are redacted.Can I filter Washington journalists by beat or outlet?
Absolutely. You can refine by industry beat or specific publications to find Washington journalists with expertise and reach in your area.What profile details are shown for Washington journalists?
Each profile includes journalist type, role, beat(s), industry, outlet(s), location, and recent articles — giving you insight into what they cover and where.Can I export a list of Washington journalists for outreach?
Yes. Premium users can export lists of Washington-based journalists to CSV or XLSX files and use them in PR or media campaigns.How frequently are Washington journalist profiles updated?
Profiles are refreshed regularly to keep location, beats, roles, and contact information accurate and up to date.Why use a location filter along with beat or type?
Filtering by location helps ensure your pitches reach journalists in the region or market you care about — improving relevance and response rates.Can I subscribe just to export data for Washington journalists?
Yes. You can use a short-term subscription to access and export a location-specific journalist list and then cancel if needed.Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
Yes. You’re free to change or cancel your plan at any time through your account settings. You retain access through your current billing period.