Eric Cortellessa

Eric Cortellessa is a staff writer for TIME, covering Congress and national politics.

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In Arizona, Everyone Is Waiting on Kari Lake

Lake has effectively frozen a field of potential GOP candidates, as they await her decision on one of the most closely watched races in the country.

By Eric Cortellessa

Musk Stokes MAGA Unease With DeSantis Embrace

Once a MAGA hero, Musk's relationship with the Trump-loving community is now rockier, with some wary of how far he'll go to help DeSantis.

By Eric Cortellessa

Congress Grills DeJoy on Surge in Mail Theft

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy generally received a warmer welcome from Democrats than he had in the past, as he answered lawmakers questions about a surge in mail-related crimes.

By Eric Cortellessa

Trump Doesn't Rule Out Family Separations

"When you say to a family that if you come we’re going to break you up, they don’t come," Trump said.

By Eric Cortellessa

Inside Trump's Campaign Strategy Post-Verdict

The E. Jean Carroll verdict "probably doesn't matter politically" says a member of Trump's inner circle, echoing what many allies believe.

By Eric Cortellessa

Alsobrooks to Launch Senate Bid in Maryland

Alsobrooks, the executive of Prince George's County, is expected to be a frontrunner in the bid to replace retiring Senator Ben Cardin.

By Eric Cortellessa

Exclusive: Luna Pregnant With First Child

“We are very excited to welcome our son later this summer,” Luna, a Florida Republican, tells TIME.

By Eric Cortellessa

Raskin Mulling Senate Bid in Maryland

Rep. Jamie Raskin tells TIME he will use May to "seriously investigate" if he should give up his House seat and run to replace retiring Sen. Ben Cardin.

By Eric Cortellessa

Senator Ben Cardin to Retire, Sources Say

Senator Ben Cardin, a Maryland Democrat, plans to announce his retirement in the coming days, TIME has learned, likely setting off an intense fight for the seat.

By Eric Cortellessa

Trump Leading South Carolina Endorsement Race

“It was a very easy endorsement,” says one South Carolina Republican in Congress. “South Carolina has and always will be fertile Trump country.”

By Eric Cortellessa

Why a Top DeSantis Donor Is Still Backing Him

“I will give him more money and go without food,” Robert Bigelow, a hotel tycoon and aeronautics executive, tells TIME

By Eric Cortellessa

2 More Florida Republicans Plan to Back Trump

Reps. Gus Bilirakis and Carlos Gimenez plan to announce their support for Trump this week, sources tell TIME, in another blow to DeSantis.

By Eric Cortellessa

The House Control Fight Goes Through New York

It's not just George Santos' seat. Both parties are eyeing the Empire State as the most important target in the fight for House control.

By Eric Cortellessa

Why Some Democrats Are Calling for Feinstein to Resign

Confirming judicial nominees is one of the few things Democrats hope to get done in this Congress, and Feinstein's absence has brought it to a standstill.

By Mini Racker and Eric Cortellessa

Exclusive: Florida Republican Endorses Trump

Rep. Cory Mills tells TIME he is endorsing the former President, as several other prominent Florida Republicans have informed associates they expect to do the same.

By Eric Cortellessa

A Volatile Chapter in U.S. Politics

The case brought by Alvin Bragg may be a prelude to more serious charges—and a more vindictive campaign season

By Brian Bennett and Eric Cortellessa

Trump Plans for Surrender to be Spectacle

Trump’s Secret Service detail is working with the NYPD to safely escort him into the courthouse

By Eric Cortellessa and Brian Bennett

Trump’s Mug Shot Could Fuel Donations-For Him

The first ever mug shot of a former President will be widely shared by Trump critics, but Trump may also use it to rally the MAGA faithful, and boost donations.

By Eric Cortellessa

Central Park Five Case Shaped Trump and Bragg

Both Trump and the Manhattan DA who may soon indict him found their lives impacted by the infamous case that led to the wrongful convictions of Black and Latino men.

By Eric Cortellessa

Louis DeJoy's Surprising Second Act

Initially cast as a Trumpian villain, the Postmaster General is quietly delivering for the Postal Service, and Democrats.

By Eric Cortellessa
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