The Washington Post’s Jacqueline Alemany named congressional investigations reporter

Announcement from National Editor Matea Gold, Deputy National Editor Philip Rucker and National Politics Deputy Editor Dan Eggen:

We are delighted to announce that Jacqueline Alemany will be taking on a new position as congressional investigations reporter.

Jackie is a relentless and dynamic journalist who has already demonstrated her ability to land scoop after scoop about the House Select Committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. In her new role, she will pursue revelatory stories about how Congress uses its oversight power and expansive pieces about the people and entities that come under congressional scrutiny.

Along with leading our coverage of the House Select Committee, she will have a broad portfolio that will include a range of House and Senate oversight efforts, seeking to unearth stories about how the government uses its resources and power.

Since November 2018, Jackie has served as co-author of The Washington Post’s flagship early morning newsletter, now called The Early 202, the must-read morning political briefing for the nation’s top leaders and influencers. After the 2020 presidential election, Jackie took on additional responsibilities covering Congress. She is also a contributor to MSNBC and NBC News.

Jackie joined The Post after six years at CBS News, where she was a White House reporter covering the Trump administration. She also served as a digital journalist covering the 2016 election from New Hampshire and Ohio for the network.

Jackie studied government at Harvard College, where she was captain of the women’s basketball team. She loves surfing and running in Rock Creek Park with her bearded bird-dog, Bertha.

She will begin her new role later this spring. Please join us in congratulating her.