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.
MLK's Family Presses Manchin, Sinema on Voting Rights Legislation
The King family took the holiday to highlight Senate Democrats' division over sidestepping the filibuster to pass voting rights legislation.
Legalizing Pot Would Be Rare Bipartisan Win for Congress, So Why a Holdup?
Proposed legislation on pot could increase federal tax revenues, promote the creation of small businesses, create jobs and enact criminal justice reform.
Democrats Will Close Out 2021 With a Few Big Wins and a Long To-Do List
Democrats' promises haven't been fully realized, poll numbers are in free fall, and the midterms could cost the party the House and maybe the Senate.
Senate Filibuster in the Crosshairs Again as Democrats Push Voting Rights
The Senate's filibuster rule has forced Democrats to increasingly turn to work-arounds that allow them to pass legislation.
Shutdown Showdowns Give Minority Parties a Powerful Platform
Over several months, lawmakers have struggled to work on a real annual federal spending plan, as Democrats claim Republicans have resisted engaging in serious talks that would advance the effort.
Shutdown Threat Looms As Congress Nears Deadline With No Deal
Congress is again careening dangerously close to a government shutdown, with federal funding set to run out at midnight on Friday.
House Passes Build Back Better Bill, but Senate Obstacles Remain
"It's a hell of a deal," Democratic Representative John Yarmuth said about the legislation, a key part of President Joe Biden's economic agenda.
House Votes to Censure Gosar Over AOC Video, 2 Republicans Join Democrats
The Arizona Republican congressman, who loses two committee posts, didn't apologize for his social media video and instead argued it was "mischaracterized."
AOC on Gosar Censure: 'What's so Hard About Saying 'This is Wrong?''
U.S. Representative Paul Gosar faces censure over an animated video he tweeted depicting himself killing his Democratic colleague.
Biden, Dems Victorious on Infrastructure, But Will It Help Them Win in '22?
Democrats are hoping that the passage of a signature portion of President Joe Biden's agenda will lift up sagging poll numbers heading into next year's midterm elections.
Trump Aide Mark Meadows Skips January 6 Testimony Despite Legal Threats
Trump's chief of staff when a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol now faces potential criminal or civil action.
College Student Seeks Dating Advice From Mike Pence During Texas Event
The former vice president joked that a student's request for advice on meeting a girlfriend in college was a "tough" question.
McConnell, Shrugging Off Trump's Fury, Says Infrastructure Bill's Good
McConnell won't attend Biden's signing ceremony, but he's happy the infrastructure package passed.
Meadows Could Face Criminal, Civil Action Over 1/6 Subpoena: Thompson
Former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows' deposition before the House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot is set for Friday.
'Stop Biden': Anti-Spending-Bill Ad Campaign Targets 5 Moderate Democrats
The ad aims to link President Joe Biden's Build Back Better spending plan to new inflation figures.
Texas Teens Dressed as KKK for Halloween Shot Black Teen With Taser: Lawyer
The attorney said the three alleged perpetrators are football players at their high school and have not been punished.
Biden's Infrastructure Bill Passes House as Democratic Factions Call Truce
House leaders finally passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill after a deadlock within the Democratic Party delayed its initial passage in a much-needed victory for President Joe Biden.
House Democrats Hit Another Wall on Path to Passing Biden Agenda
"We're working on it," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters amid stalling over a lengthy procedural maneuver on the chamber's floor.
House Democrats Set to Move on Biden Agenda After Weeks-Long Impasse
"We're going to pass both bills, but in order to do so we have to have votes for both bills and that's where we are," Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said.
Biden on Disappointing Va. Outcome: 'People Want Us to Get Things Done'
Biden called to "congratulate" Terry McAuliffe, despite the Virginia Democrat's election loss this week.
Biden: 'Anyone Who Is Focused on the Environment Should Be Worried'
President Joe Biden appeared upbeat as his overseas trip came to an end on Tuesday, touting climate change initiatives and progress working with other countries.
What Joe Biden Gifted Pope Francis During Visit to the Vatican
President Joe Biden had a sentimental present for Pope Francis during their meeting at the Vatican on Friday.
Pelosi Forges Ahead With Infrastructure Bill, Timeline Remains Unclear
"It's a big vision—a bigger vision than we've seen in a very long time. It's a transformative agenda," the House Speaker said.
Joe Biden Defends $1.75T Proposal: 'No One Got Everything They Wanted'
President Biden's agenda has been stalled for weeks in Congress amid Democratic infighting.
Here's What's in Biden's $1.75T Framework for Expanding Social Programs
The $1.75 trillion price tag falls far short of the more than $3 trillion that Democrats had originally sought, after pushback from moderate Democratic Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema.
Congress Struggles With Biden Agenda Deal, Despite Hefty White House Push
Democratic infighting has again created hurdles for what earlier this week appeared to be a path to passage.
GOP Senators Hammer Merrick Garland Over Schools Memo, AG Stands Firm
"Not every outburst or expression of concern by neighbors among neighbors at a local school board meeting warrants a federal investigation," Senator Lee said.
Sean Spicer Feels Jen Psaki's Doing 'Fine' Job as Biden Press Secretary
"As a spokesperson, your job...is to represent the views and thoughts of the person that you're with," Spicer told reporters Friday.
U.S. Senate Voted Down Voting Rights Legislation; What Happens Now?
The Senate shot down another attempt at overhauling U.S. voting rights laws on Thursday in a party-line vote.
Joe Manchin Calls Report of Him Leaving Democratic Party 'Bulls**t'
Senator Joe Manchin, who has been central to negotiations over President Joe Biden's agenda, said he had no control of "rumors."
