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Amanda Becker is our Washington correspondent. She has covered the U.S. Congress, the White House and elections for more than a decade. Becker previously worked at Reuters and CQ Roll Call. Her work has appeared in publications including The Washington Post, The New Republic and Glamour magazine. Her political coverage has also been broadcast on National Public Radio.

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As ‘groundbreaking’ first lady, Rosalynn Carter steered the country on mental health and caregiving

Carter, who died on Sunday at 96, was a 'pioneer' as equal partner, diplomat, mental health advocate and champion for caregivers.

Amanda Becker · November 20, 2023
Is 2024 the year of the Instagram moms?

Liberal-leaning suburban moms are organizing for Democratic candidates as well as gun control, reproductive rights and democracy, and they’re starting on their phones.

Amanda Becker · November 15, 2023
House Speaker Mike Johnson has long opposed abortion and LGBTQ+ rights

The Louisiana Republican’s ascension puts an ally of one of the country’s most influential anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion groups third in line for the presidency.

Amanda Becker · October 26, 2023
Tammy Baldwin has won big in closely divided Wisconsin. Can she do it again?

Abortion may still be a motivator for her base in Wisconsin, but the country’s first out LGBTQ+ woman in Congress is talking more about bipartisan issues.

Amanda Becker · October 23, 2023
Election denier Kari Lake launches 2024 Republican Senate bid in Arizona

She enters what could be a highly competitive three-way race, with independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema and Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego.

Amanda Becker · October 11, 2023
The 19th Explains: What happens if the government shuts down?

If Congress doesn't come to a deal by October 1, the federal government will shut down, impacting federal workers and the economy.

Amanda Becker · September 25, 2023
Americans don’t trust politicians on abortion and gender-affirming care, poll finds

Restricting access to both has been a GOP focus, but a new 19th News/SurveyMonkey poll shows sizable majorities of both parties don’t think politicians are informed enough to make fair policies.

Amanda Becker, Mel Leonor Barclay · September 18, 2023
Top Democratic firm SKDK linked to both sides of #MeToo scandal

SKDK says it made an ‘error’ when Anita Dunn and her firm advised an Illinois House speaker while also providing support for the woman who accused one of his aides of sexual harassment.

Amanda Becker · September 13, 2023
The 19th Explains: How Congress funds the government

The House and the Senate have to agree on spending measures to avoid a shutdown.

Amanda Becker · September 11, 2023
When it comes to climate, the Republican Party has a woman problem

Nikki Haley was the only contender in Wednesday’s debate to say that climate change is real. The answer mattered to Republican and independent women.

Amanda Becker, Jessica Kutz · August 25, 2023

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