Lauren Egan

Nashville

Writer at The Bulwark

White House reporter @politico + West Wing Playbook co-author

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Articles

Fired Govt Workers Are Pissed Off and Running for Office

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

If the 2018 midterm elections were defined by a wave of women running for office, Democratic officials and strategists believe that the 2026 cycle could be remembered as the year that fired federal government employees got their revenge.
Democrats Are Rebuilding - But With Whom?

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Andrew Egger |Lauren Egan

Andrew Egger and Lauren Egan discuss the Democrats' emerging strategy, with Senator Cory Booker's filibuster and Senator Chris van Hollen's upcoming trip to El Salvador, signaling a move away from past leadership figures like Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, a…
Neera Tanden Unplugged

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

NEERA TANDEN’S LIFE TODAY looks eerily similar to how it did eight years ago: Donald Trump is president, Republicans control Congress, and she is leading one of the most influential institutions in Democratic politics, the Center for American Progress. Except, of course, nothing is quite the same. As Tanden sees it, everything is a lot more terrifying.
America's Moral Moment (with Lauren Egan)

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Sarah Longwell |Lauren Egan

We've heard from a lot of Democrats who want the party to be more moderate, and many who want the party to be more progressive. But they all agree that the party needs to fight harder in this moment. Lauren Egan, author of The Bulwark's newsletter, The Opposition, joins Sarah to listen to some Democrats talk about the threats they see from the Trump administration, and how they think elected Democrats should respond.
“People are Scared” Trump’s Reckless Policies are Damaging Local Governments

1 week ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

Lauren Egan is joined by Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb to discuss the Trump administration’s chaos on cities and local governments, with funding cuts and ICE raids nationwide, and how mayors are stepping up as Democrats search for real solutions. Also, what’s going on with the Browns stadium drama. Leave a commentAs always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Ta…
Dems Fumble the Tariff Gift Trump Gives Them

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

When Sen. Elizabeth Warren came to Nashville on Saturday to whip up opposition to Donald Trump, there was fiery talk of taking on the oligarchy, sharp criticism of tech billionaires, and pointed denunciations of Elon Musk for, among other things, ripping apart the federal government. But when the topic turned to tariffs, Warren’s fire and brimstone suddenly gave way to circumspection and nuance.
Massive Turnout at Anti-Trump Protests

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Tim Miller |Lauren Egan

Tim Miller and Lauren Egan talk the massive protests over the weekend with hundreds of thousands nationwide coming out to protest Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and the administration's policies. Also, Elizabeth Warren's townhall in Nashville draws in support, and North Carolina State Justice Allison Riggs opponent, Jefferson Griffin, attempts to overturn the… Bulwark+ Takes brings you bite-sized takes on the news of the day from the entire Bulwark team.
Big Backlash at Big Law Democrats

2 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

THE FRUSTRATION THAT DEMOCRATIC OFFICIALS have felt as some of the country’s most prestigious law firms have cut deals with Donald Trump to avoid his retribution is quickly morphing into anger that top Democrats at these firms won’t quit in protest.
Democrats Get the Smallest Amount of Good News

3 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

Democratic voters hate their party. They think Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer massively fumbled the government funding negotiations. They thought House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries’s decision to go on tour for his new children’s book in the weeks after Donald Trump’s election was misguided. Top donors are demoralized. Voters feel disdain. There is persistent chatter of a Tea Party–like movement. So what? Sure, the Democratic party’s brand is in the toilet.
Doomsday for the Dems?

3 weeks ago | thebulwark.com | Lauren Egan

When Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin arrived in Florida’s 6th Congressional District over the weekend to campaign for Tuesday’s special House election, his expectations were in check. Sure, Josh Weil—the Democratic candidate running for the seat that opened up when Rep. Mike Waltz left Congress to be President Trump’s national security advisor—has raised a truly impressive amount of money. And yes, Democratic voters appear to be looking for an outlet for their angst.