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Amber Phillips
Washington D.C.
Politics Reporter
Amber Phillips explains and analyzes politics for The Washington Post and authors The 5-Minute Fix newsletter, a quick analysis of the day's biggest political news. She joined The Washington Post in 2015 and was previously the one-woman D.C. bureau for the Las Vegas Sun. She is originally from Texas and has reported from as far away as Taiwan.
Education: Texas Christian University, bachelor's degree in international relations and Spanish
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Recent Articles (October 2026)
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October 23, 2026
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- Analysis: Trump is pressing the gas on his construction projects
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October 22, 2026
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- Analysis: The top issues in the midterms
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October 21, 2026
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- Analysis: The last-minute battles over how to vote in the midterm elections
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October 20, 2026
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- Analysis: Here’s what’s making the Kansas Senate race so competitive
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Why Democrats will probably win back the House (and what could go wrong)
October 14, 2026
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- Analysis: Why Democrats will probably win back the House (and what could go wrong for them)
The stunning raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home: Political intimidation?
October 13, 2026
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- Analysis: The stunning raid on Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home: It has the makings of political intimidation, say some legal experts.
The bellwether races to watch in November’s midterm elections
October 12, 2026
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- Analysis: The bellwether races to watch in November’s midterm elections: Will Democrats’ blue wave materialize?