Nick Reynolds
Senior Reporter, Politics
Nick Reynolds is a senior politics reporter at Newsweek. A native of Central New York, he previously worked as a politics reporter at the Charleston Post & Courier in South Carolina and for the Casper Star-Tribune in Wyoming before joining the politics desk in 2022. His work has appeared in outlets like High Country News, CNN, the News Station, the Associated Press, NBC News, USA Today and the Washington Post. He currently lives in South Carolina.
Republicans declare war on mask mandates
"Democrats say they're not going to bring back mask mandates—we're going to hold them to their word."
Republican's plan to crack down on drag show backfires
The event reportedly doubled its 2022 attendance.
Housing market gets more bad news amid inventory struggles
A new rule change, industry advocates say, could cause construction costs to spike even further.
Capitol rioter screams "Trump won" after judge gives him 10 years in prison
The Proud Boy tearfully told a judge he had "given up politics" before the sentence was handed down.
Jared Kushner accusations compared to Hunter Biden allegations
"Mr. Kushner has never been interviewed by the Oversight Committee or, to the best of my knowledge, any other Congressional committee."
Georgia Republicans have a new plan to oust Fani Willis
The GOP hopes to mount a challenge to Willis in 2024, based not on just political grievance but on her office's performance, they said.
What's the average age in Congress? Senate is older than ever before
The U.S. Senate is older than it's ever been. But do voters care?
Mitch McConnell could be replaced by a Democrat. Here's how
Kentucky has a law ensuring that a Republican would replace McConnell, but it remains untested in court.
Elon Musk silent on man sentenced to death for his tweets
The incident is the latest test of the limits of Elon Musk's support for free speech.
Ron DeSantis' Florida home damaged in Hurricane Idalia
The governor appeared to take the question about the incident in stride at a news conference.
Republicans turn against Mitch McConnell after he freezes mid-question
"Yikes," tweeted Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz.
Biden wants to increase salaries for millions of Americans: Who qualifies
Many of those affected earn "low salaries that don't come anywhere close to compensating them for their sacrifices."
Tim Scott's momentum stalls after GOP debate: Polls
Tim Scott's campaign was built on charisma. Post-debate polls, however, show few were sold by what they saw onstage.
Republican candidate drops out of presidential race
"While I have decided to suspend my campaign for president," Francis Suarez said, "my commitment to making this a better nation for every American remains."
Judge Chutkan sets Fani Willis up for disappointment in Trump trial
Trump's legal team has pledged to appeal amid speculation about conflicting trial dates.
Iowa parents forced to approve kids' nicknames
This comes as teachers grapple with recent legislation restricting topics they can discuss in classrooms.
Trump's trial just became a headache for Kevin McCarthy
Donald Trump could be a big topic in the upcoming budget.
Democrats pressure Biden on Medicaid after voting to end protections
Millions of Americans are losing health coverage they may otherwise be eligible for. Democrats want Biden to act to stop it.
Stormy Daniels reacts to Trump's new weight report
The former president reportedly has the same measurements as several top professional athletes.
Fed chair has some bad news for Biden's rosy economic assessment
Analysts believe more interest rate hikes are likely on the horizon.
COVID mask mandates make a comeback
The decisions come amid an increase in hospitalizations across the United States from the virus.
Trump supporter tries to get Fani Willis arrested
In Georgia, anyone can apply to have someone arrested. They just have to be able to prove a crime was committed.
Republican attorneys urge judge to rule against Mark Meadows
"It is Georgia, not the federal executive, that is responsible for administering the State's selection of its presidential electors," Seth Paul Waxman wrote.
Will Vivek Ramaswamy be Trump's VP? What former president has said
Ramaswamy doesn't want to be Trump's vice president. Many think he's auditioning for the job.
Judge calls out Greg Abbott for moving circular saw floating barrier
"If it were in a position Texas was comfortable with, they wouldn't have [moved it]," Ezra reportedly said.
Biden risks losing key voter demographic
New survey data suggests that in several swing states, women—more than any other group—are more willing to support a third-party candidate.
Larry Elder outraged after finding out he didn't qualify for GOP debate
"I said from the beginning that it appeared the rules of the game were rigged," the conservative radio host said. "Little did we know just how rigged it is."
Five key things to watch for in Republican Primary debate
Wednesday will be critical for those looking to give GOP voters an alternative.
Who are Bret Baier, Martha MacCallum? Fox News' RNC debate moderators
Both have lengthy, prestigious records with the conservative network.
Is Donald Trump giving Joe Biden a gift by not debating?
Presidential debates typically have little bearing on how candidates vote. Could Trump dodging them actually help Biden?
