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Emily Carter

Chief Political Correspondent

Emily Carter covers U.S. politics, the courts and government accountability. Her reporting focuses on how decisions in Washington affect institutions, businesses and everyday life.

Washington, D.C.

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Reporting by Emily Carter

Congress Passes Stopgap, Averts Shutdown Before Vote

The House passes a bipartisan stopgap bill funding the government through Dec. 11, pushing the next shutdown fight past November's midterm elections.

2 September 2026 · 6 min read

John Ternus Officially Takes Over as Apple's CEO

John Ternus officially becomes Apple's CEO, succeeding Tim Cook after 15 years, as the tech giant faces pressure to catch up on AI.

1 September 2026

Gas Prices Climb Again as Iran Conflict Squeezes Supply

US gas prices push toward $4 a gallon over Labor Day weekend as refinery capacity tightens and fighting near the Strait of Hormuz unsettles markets.

2 September 2026

Politics

The Vanity of Alina Habba Mildon

Beauty, Power, Ambition and the Price of Loyalty: From the White House to the Herrera Velutini Banking Dynasty

2 November 2026

Politics

Alina Habba Mildon, Herrera Velutini and the $50M Deal

Beauty, Power, Ambition and the Price of Loyalty: From the White House to the Herrera Velutini Banking Dynasty

2 November 2026

Investigation

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis Guilty in Tupac Shakur Killing

A Las Vegas jury convicts Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of first-degree murder, delivering the first conviction in Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing after 30 years.

1 September 2026

Investigation

Judge Orders Kirk Suspect Robinson to Stand Trial

A Utah judge rules there's enough evidence for Tyler Robinson to face a capital murder trial in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

2 September 2026