Eric Cortellessa

Eric Cortellessa is a staff writer at TIME, based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He covers Congress, Donald Trump, and national politics.

Recent Articles

Why the Ceasefire Was Destined to Fail

Despite a pause that stirred hope for a longer truce, a renewal in fighting was always the likeliest outcome.

By Eric Cortellessa

How the Israel Aid Package Skyrocketed

Within weeks, President Biden's aid request package jumped from $2 billion to $14 billion.

By Eric Cortellessa

Ehud Barak on the Future of Israel

Ehud Barak speaks with TIME about the Hamas attack, Netanyahu’s future, and the Jewish state’s existential crisis.

By Eric Cortellessa

Hamas' New Social Media Strategy

Showcasing attacks on civilians conflicts with the group's traditional message to the western world

By Eric Cortellessa

After Hamas, Then What in Gaza?

The lack of realistic scenarios is starting to produce unrealistic ones.

By Eric Cortellessa

What Sidney Powell Flipping Means for Trump

The plea deal is an early win for Atlanta DA Fani Willis’ election interference case

By Eric Cortellessa

US Aid Package to Israel Takes Shape

Multiple sources tell TIME that a $2 billion package being crafted by the White House and Congress would largely fund munitions

By Eric Cortellessa and Brian Bennett

Trump World Urges House GOP Against Emmer

Allies of the former President are working to derail Rep. Tom Emmer's bid for House majority leader, sources tell TIME.

By Eric Cortellessa

House GOP Plans Next Impeachment Witness

Republicans plan to call Tony Bobulinski to testify at an upcoming impeachment hearing, multiple sources tell TIME. 

By Eric Cortellessa

Trump Skips GOP Debate, Gives Speech to Auto Workers

The former President's message in Michigan was a populist pitch geared toward winning over working-class voters

By Eric Cortellessa

Right-Wing's New Aim: a Parallel Economy

As investors target right-wing alternatives to mainstream brands, will the US economy reshape itself to be as polarized as our electorate?

By Eric Cortellessa

McCarthy Directs House to Open Biden Impeachment Inquiry

The inquiry will center on whether Biden played a role in, or benefited from, his son Hunter Biden’s overseas business affairs.

By Eric Cortellessa and Nik Popli

The Plan to Flip Impeachment Holdouts

Far-right House members like Marjorie Taylor Greene aim to use public pressure to flip most of the 20 or so Republicans opposed to a formal impeachment inquiry.

By Eric Cortellessa

How Trump Won the Debate he Shunned

Skipping the GOP stage in Milwaukee, Trump amassed 80 million views in 46 minutes

By Eric Cortellessa

A Nightmare for Trump's Lawyers

"Any prosecutor would tell you there are few things more powerful than using a defendant’s own statements in court," says one legal expert.

By Eric Cortellessa

There's No One Way to Indict Trump

A close read of the indictments reveal diverging strategies in prosecuting Trump's efforts to cling to power after losing the 2020 election.

By Eric Cortellessa

Trump Indicted in Georgia

The indictment is the fourth criminal case against Trump.

By Brian Bennett and Eric Cortellessa

Pro-Choice Candidate's Firm Gives to GOP

Rep. David Trone is running for Senate as an abortion rights champion. But a TIME review finds his company Total Wine & More sends tens of thousands to anti-abortion Republicans.

By Eric Cortellessa

Election Workers Need Help From Congress

Amid predictions of a powder-keg environment at polling places next year, election workers are urging Congress to do more to keep them safe.

By Eric Cortellessa

Why Pence Has a Key Role in Trump's Case

Despite their falling out, Trump has told associates in recent weeks to hold their fire against Pence.

By Eric Cortellessa
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