Eric McDaniel

Eric McDaniel is a congressional reporter for NPR's Washington Desk.

Before covering Congress, McDaniel reported on climate policy and launched the daily NPR Politics Podcast, where he served as editor for more than a thousand episodes.

From Richmond, Virginia, he holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in English Literature from the University of Virginia.

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Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez being investigated over sexual misconduct allegations

Eric McDaniel

The California Democrat has admitted to "personal mistakes" outside his marriage but also says his actions were consensual in nature and did not violate House ethics rules.
Democrats grapple with Trump's push to limit transparency within the executive branch

Eric McDaniel, Carrie Johnson

President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.
The Senate voted to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Now what?

Eric McDaniel, Mary Louise Kelly

A Senate committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he refused to answer questions about his handling of the covid pandemic. Chairman Rand Paul plans to refer the case to the DOJ.
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Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

Eric McDaniel, Rachel Carlson

Republicans on the Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress after he refused to answer their questions about the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Despite political headwinds, Republicans have some structural advantages in midterms

Eric McDaniel

While Republicans face political headwinds in this fall's midterm elections, the party also maintains important structural advantages that could help them preserve their majorities in Congress.
Bill championed by late Senator Lindsey Graham seeks to increase sanctions on Russia

Rob Schmitz, Eric McDaniel, Michael Levitt

A bipartisan bill to impose tough new sanctions on Russia is making progress in the U.S. Senate. But concerns over how the bill grants President Trump new tariff authorities is complicating the path.
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Trump shattered ethics norms. Will voters trust Democrats to fix them?

Eric McDaniel

Democrats are making the case that now is the time to tackle anti-corruption reforms — to serve as a check on Donald Trump and to overhaul a system voters say is co-opted against their interests.