Dan Merica

Washington, D.C., United States

Co-anchor of the Early Brief newsletter at @WashingtonPost. Formerly at @AP, @TheMessenger and @CNN. Email: [email protected]

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Justice Department's early moves on voting and elections signal a shift from its traditional role

6 days ago | post-gazette.com | Laurie Kellman |Hannah Knowles |Dylan Wells |Dan Merica

ATLANTA — In North Carolina, it was a lawsuit over the state’s voter registration records. In Arizona and Wisconsin, it was a letter to state election officials warning of potential administrative violations. And in Colorado, it was a demand for election records going back to 2020.
The ‘actually real friends’ leading the Democratic line in 2025

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Dan Merica |Matthew Choi

The ‘actually real friends’ leading the Democratic line in 2025 (washingtonpost.com) The ‘actually real friends’ leading the Democratic line in 2025 In today’s edition … The “actually real friends” among D.C.’s fake friends … Medicaid takes center stage in the Senate … A telling rematch is brewing in Iowa. By Dan Merica; Matthew Choi 2025061810063900 Good morning, Early Birds. Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) did the unthinkable … and deleted his offensive tweets.
Democrats want to fight Trump, but they can’t stop fighting each other

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Hannah Knowles |Dylan Wells |Dan Merica

Democrats want to fight Trump, but they can’t stop fighting each other (washingtonpost.com) Democrats want to fight Trump, but they can’t stop fighting each other By Hannah Knowles; Dylan Wells; Dan Merica 2025061723061100 Many Democratic leaders and activists have grown frustrated with the state of their national party operation, worrying that a spate of internal divisions and unflattering feuds threatens to hinder their fight against President Donald Trump's Republican Party. The Democratic...
As protests rage, Republicans see a winning campaign issue

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Dan Merica |Matthew Choi

As protests rage, Republicans see a winning campaign issue (washingtonpost.com) As protests rage, Republicans see a winning campaign issue In today’s edition … Republicans plan to run on protests, strife … Virginians head to the polls … You give us your reactions to Padilla. By Dan Merica; Matthew Choi 2025061710141500 Good morning, Early Birds. Happy Primary Day to our Virginia neighbors. Send tips to [email protected]. Thanks for waking up with us.
10 years after the escalator

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Matthew Choi |Dan Merica

10 years after the escalator (washingtonpost.com) 10 years after the escalator In today’s edition … What has happened in the 10 years since Trump announced his first candidacy …Trump meets fellow G-7 leaders today in Canada. By Matthew Choi; Dan Merica 2025061609584600 Good morning, Early Birds. We hope everyone had a very happy Father's Day. Send tips to [email protected]. Thanks for waking up with us.
The ‘legalized fraud’ keeping rural hospitals afloat

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Matthew Choi |Dan Merica

The ‘legalized fraud’ keeping rural hospitals afloat (washingtonpost.com) The ‘legalized fraud’ keeping rural hospitals afloat The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C. By Matthew Choi; Dan Merica 2025061310065600 Good morning, Early Birds. It's Friday. Send tips to [email protected]. Thanks for waking up with us.
‘This president has shown he wants to get what he wants’

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Matthew Choi |Dan Merica

‘This president has shown he wants to get what he wants’ (washingtonpost.com) ‘This president has shown he wants to get what he wants’ The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C. By Matthew Choi; Dan Merica 2025061209521700 Good morning, Early Birds. The Chicago White Sox couldn't get much worse, but at least they have the pope. Send tips to [email protected]. Thanks for waking up with us.
The program Republicans loved — until they didn’t

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Matthew Choi |Dan Merica

The program Republicans loved — until they didn’t (washingtonpost.com) The program Republicans loved — until they didn’t The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C. By Matthew Choi; Dan Merica 2025061110010200 Good morning, Early Birds. Do you hear the people sing? Maybe not if the cast of Les Misérables goes through with its boycott threat tonight. Send tips to [email protected]. Thanks for waking up with us.
It has been nearly a decade, and Democrats are still longing for Obama

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Dan Merica |Matthew Choi

It has been nearly a decade, and Democrats are still longing for Obama (washingtonpost.com) It has been nearly a decade, and Democrats are still longing for Obama In today’s edition … Democrats are still yearning for Obama … We keep an eye on New Jersey (not Springsteen related) … Hegseth is about to have a rough week. By Dan Merica; Matthew Choi 2025061010040700 Good morning, Early Birds.
Analysis | How a Democrat turned independent could shake up a key governor’s race

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Dan Merica |Matthew Choi |Jacob Bogage

Good morning, Early Birds. Congrats to the formidable Coco Gauff — and to Spike Lee, who somehow attends every sporting event. Send tips to [email protected]. Thanks for waking up with us. In today’s edition … The Detroit mayor looks to go statewide … A ski manufacturer jumps into a run for Congress … Trump’s price promises take center stage in a new digital ad campaign … but first …President Donald Trump bypassed California Gov.