Amy B Wang

Washington, D.C.

National Political Reporter at The Washington Post

National political reporter, @WashingtonPost. Previously: The Arizona Republic. Taiwanese American.

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Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain

2 days ago | washingtonpost.com | Annabelle Timsit |Patrick Svitek |Ellen Francis |Amy B Wang |Cate Brown

Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain (washingtonpost.com) Trump hails pledges by NATO allies to boost military spending, criticizes Spain By Annabelle Timsit; Patrick Svitek; Ellen Francis; Amy B Wang; Mariana Alfaro; Cate Brown 2025062509012300 President Donald Trump hailed pledges Wednesday by NATO leaders to significantly increase military spending at his behest.
Hegseth clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill as Trump weighs striking Iran

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Patrick Svitek |Amy B Wang |Brianna Tucker

Hegseth clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill as Trump weighs striking Iran (washingtonpost.com) Hegseth clashes with Democrats on Capitol Hill as Trump weighs striking Iran By Patrick Svitek; Amy B Wang; Mariana Alfaro; Brianna Tucker 2025061810481200 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified on Capitol Hill on Wednesday as President Donald Trump weighed joining Israel in strikes on Iran.
What we know about suspect captured in Minnesota lawmaker shootings

1 week ago | postguam.com | Praveena Somasundaram |Amy B Wang |Scott Dance |Teddy Amenabar

The suspect in the Minnesota attack that killed a prominent lawmaker and her spouse was taken into custody Sunday after a sprawling two-day search that gripped the nation, as the shootings sparked fears of rising political violence. Over the weekend, police identified the suspect as Vance Boelter, a 57-year-old who allegedly disguised himself as a police officer before fatally shooting state House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband on Saturday. Earlier, he wounded state Sen.
Trump participates in G-7 amid military conflict between Israel, Iran

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Patrick Svitek |Amy B Wang |Brianna Tucker

Trump participates in G-7 amid military conflict between Israel, Iran (washingtonpost.com) Trump participates in G-7 amid military conflict between Israel, Iran By Patrick Svitek; Amy B Wang; Brianna Tucker; Mariana Alfaro 2025061610441100 President Donald Trump will leave the Group of Seven summit in Canada early, with the White House press secretary citing "what's going on in the Middle East" as the reason.
What we know about the at-large suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shooting - The Boston Globe

1 week ago | bostonglobe.com | Amy B Wang |Scott Dance |Teddy Amenabar

Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed, while state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, were critically injured. Boelter, 57, was last seen in Minneapolis on Saturday morning and should be considered armed and dangerous, police said. He is about 6-foot-1 and 220 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and was thought to be working to leave the Twin Cities area.
What we know about suspect captured in Minnesota lawmaker shootings

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Praveena Somasundaram |Amy B Wang |Scott Dance |Teddy Amenabar |Niha Masih

What we know about suspect captured in Minnesota lawmaker shootings (washingtonpost.com) What we know about suspect captured in Minnesota lawmaker shootings By Praveena Somasundaram; Amy B Wang; Scott Dance; Teddy Amenabar; Niha Masih 2025061500552800 The suspect in the Minnesota attack that killed a prominent lawmaker and her spouse was taken into custody Sunday after a sprawling two-day search that gripped the nation as the shootings sparked fears of rising political violence. Over the...
Minnesota lawmaker killed in ‘politically motivated assassination’ - governor

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Tobi Raji |Amy B Wang |Susan Levine |Adrian Ramos |Adrián Ramos

A Brooklyn Park police officer looks on as they guard the entrance to a neighbourhood in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Photo / Getty ImagesMelissa Hortman, a top Minnesota Democrat in the state house, and her husband were fatally shot by a gunman impersonating a police officer in what Governor Tim Walz called a “politically motivated assassination”. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were seriously wounded in a shooting believed to be connected to the same suspect, authorities said.
Minnesota lawmaker killed in 'politically motivated assassination,' governor says

1 week ago | theday.com | Tobi Raji |Amy B Wang |Susan Levine |AdriÃ¡n Blanco Ramos |Maegan Vazquez

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Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting that killed a Minnesota lawmaker

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Tobi Raji |Teddy Amenabar |Scott Dance |Amy B Wang

Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting that killed a Minnesota lawmaker (washingtonpost.com) Manhunt underway for suspect in shooting that killed a Minnesota lawmaker By Tobi Raji; Teddy Amenabar; Scott Dance; Amy B Wang 2025061415235700 Authorities have named Vance Boelter, 57, as a suspect in the shootings that killed a top Democrat in the Minnesota House, Melissa Hortman, and her husband early Saturday, as well as another shooting that wounded Democratic state Sen. John Hoffman and his...
Judge blocks Trump executive order on when ballots may be counted

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Patrick Svitek |Amy B Wang |Brianna Sacks |Maegan Vazquez

Judge blocks Trump executive order on when ballots may be counted (washingtonpost.com) Judge blocks Trump executive order on when ballots may be counted By Patrick Svitek; Amy B Wang; Brianna Sacks; Maegan Vazquez 2025061310452700 A federal judge on Friday barred President Donald Trump from punishing states that count absentee ballots mailed before Election Day but received after then. District Judge Denise J.