Elizabeth Crisp
Washington Correspondent
Elizabeth Crisp is a Washington Correspondent for Newsweek, covering the White House and Congress.
She previously was the Washington Correspondent for The Advocate | The Times-Picayune, primarily covering the Louisiana delegation, and had stints covering State Capitols in Louisiana for The Advocate; Missouri for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch; and Mississippi for The Clarion-Ledger.
A Mississippi State graduate, Elizabeth spent years covering politics in the United States South before moving to the nation's capital. Through her eclectic career she's covered two Trump impeachments; the 2020 and 2016 presidential races; multiple gubernatorial and U.S. Senate campaigns; presidential debates in 2008 and 2020; and multiple prisoner executions.
She's a member of the White House Correspondents Association and IRE.
You can reach Liz at e.crisp@newsweek.com or securely via elizabethcrisp@protonmail.com.
Catch her on Twitter @elizabethcrisp.
Juneteenth Becomes First National Holiday Since MLK Day in 1983
President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan resolution on Thursday that makes Juneteenth, the celebration of the end of slavery, a national holiday.
Vladimir Putin Says Joe Biden is 'Collected, Does Not Miss a Thing'
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave high marks for U.S. President Joe Biden after their meeting in Switzerland this week—despite their rocky relationship of the past.
Joe Manchin Meets With Texas Dems on Voting Rights Legislation
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin met with a group of Texas Democrats Thursday evening who blocked a state law there that would put new restrictions on early voting.
Biden Will Make Juneteenth a Federal Holiday; Here's What That Means
President Joe Biden is expected to sign into law Thursday afternoon legislation that will establish June 19 as the Juneteenth National Independence Day, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Manchin Says He'll Speak With Texas Dems After Missing Meeting on Voting
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat who has been a roadblock for Democrats who want to pass sweeping voting legislation, missed out on a meeting with a group of Democrats from the Texas Legislature on the topic this week—sending top aides in his place.
Joe Biden Gives Vladimir Putin a Crystal Bison, Pair of Custom Aviators
The U.S. president came bearing gifts when the two leaders met face-to-face for the first time since Biden took office.
Putin: Russia, U.S. Will Return Envoys to Posts in Attempt to Ease Tensions
The United States ambassador to Russia and the Russian ambassador to the U.S. will be returning to their formal positions after being pulled home earlier this year.
Steny Hoyer Defends Ilhan Omar After GOP Moves to Censure Her
Republicans have pushed for Omar, who is Muslim, to be censured over a recent tweet in which she highlighted "unthinkable atrocities committed by the U.S., Hamas, Israel, Afghanistan, and the Taliban."
Marjorie Taylor Greene, Other Republicans Renew Calls for Fauci's Ouster
"Dr. Fauci was not elected by the American people—he was not supposed to guide our economy," Greene told reporters.
How Popular Is Joe Biden Compared to Other World Leaders Meeting at G7?
United States President Joe Biden is on his first overseas trip since taking office in January, but where does he stand on the world stage?
G7 Goal is to Prevent Next Pandemic, Defeat COVID in 2022: White House
As world leaders gather in Cornwall, England this week, one issue will be at the forefront of their plans: Defeat the coronavirus pandemic that has crippled the world the past year and prevent it from happening again.
Jeffrey Toobin Returns to CNN Eight Months After Zoom Exposure Scandal
CNN's longtime chief legal analyst is back on the airwaves after he exposed himself on a video call with other journalists.
Biden Administration Condemns Nigeria's Twitter Ban After Trump Praises It
President Joe Biden's administration has publicly rebuked the Nigerian government after it banned Twitter and threatened arrests over its usage—just days after former President Donald Trump, praised the African country for the decision.
Fauci Says He Never Changed Mind About Lab Leak Theory
The infectious diseases expert has faced criticism from Republicans over the United States' handling of the novel coronavirus.
Mitch McConnell Rips President Biden Over Breakdown in Infrastructure Talks
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ripped the Biden administration on Wednesday for cutting off infrastructure negotiations with U.S. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, who has had multiple conversations directly with the president in recent days to try to hash out an agreement that GOP lawmakers.
More than 220 Democrats in Congress Back Bill to Ensure Abortion Access
More than 80 percent of Democrats in the U.S. House and Senate are backing legislation that would block states from adopting strict abortion regulations—an effort abortion rights advocates say is needed before the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court takes its next action on state-level abortion laws.
Manchin Doesn't Change Mind on Voting After Meeting Civil Rights Leaders
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin's meeting with civil rights leaders about proposed voting reform laws and the Senate filibuster was "very productive and very informative," he told reporters after it ended, but it didn't change his mind about either.
Kamala Harris Highlights 'Eco-Preneurs' in Guatemala Immigration Trip
During her first overseas trip as vice president, Kamala Harris stressed the connection between the environment and migration that has overwhelmed the United States southern border in recent months.
Trump's 2-Year Facebook Ban Prompts Quip From White House Spokeswoman
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki took a rare dig at former President Donald Trump following news of Trump's two-year ban—with possible extension depending on his behavior—from Facebook on Friday.
Biden Says He's 'Very Confident' in Anthony Fauci, Despite Email Backlash
The president says he isn't bothered by Fauci's GOP critics who have called for his firing after a trove of his emails made headlines this week.
Mike Pence Heats Up 2024 Speculation With New Hampshire Event: How to Watch
The 2024 race for the Republican nomination for president is already heating up, with former Vice President Mike Pence set to keynote a GOP event in the crucial first-in-the-nation primary state New Hampshire on Thursday.
Joe Biden Extends Donald Trump's Blacklist of Chinese Companies
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to extend a ban on United States investments with certain Chinese companies that was first instituted by his predecessor, Donald Trump.
39 Months Out, GOP Makes Demands on Presidential Debate Rules and Format
The 2024 candidates for president will not square off on a debate stage for at least another 39 months, but the Republican Party already is demanding changes from the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates before agreeing its candidate will take part.
White House Walks Back Biden Swipe at Joe Manchin, Kyrsten Sinema
"Two members of the Senate...vote more with my Republican friends," the president said Tuesday.
White House Dodges Position on Tulsa Race Massacre Reparations
As President Joe Biden marks the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa race massacre, the White House won't say whether he supports reparations for Black families who were affected.
Donald Trump Hits Biden's Gas Prices Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
The former president blamed his successor's policies for increased fuel costs ahead of a major holiday weekend marking the start of summer travel.
Biden Orders Deep Investigation Into COVID-19 Origins
President Joe Biden is ordering a deeper investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, including whether the novel coronavirus pandemic was the product of a Chinese lab accident, the White House announced on Wednesday, amid growing questions about its origins.
Louisiana Sees 60% Spike in Child Drownings in 2020
Louisiana authorities say 2020 was one of the deadliest in recent history for child drownings—marking a 60 percent increase those aged 0-14 who drowned in 2019.
Joe Biden Seeks $75 Million From Congress to Aid Palestinians
"We are in the process of providing more than $360 million in urgent support for the Palestinian people," according to a State Department spokesperson.
McCarthy, Scalise Blast Marjorie Taylor Greene for Holocaust Remarks
Leaders of Congress in both parties are condemning the controversial Georgia GOP congresswoman who compared COVID-19 mask mandates to requirements put on Jewish people during the Holocaust.
