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About Lisa @LisaDNews

Lisa Desjardins is a correspondent for PBS News Hour, where she covers news from the U.S. Capitol while also traveling across the country to report on how decisions in Washington affect people where they live and work.

She specializes in breaking down complex stories and political disagreements into the key pieces that matter, often translating numbers and fiscal information into accessible stories for the audience.

Prior to joining News Hour, Desjardins spent nearly ten years with CNN as a senior correspondent and Capitol Hill reporter. Prior to CNN, she reported for the Associated Press, WBTW-TV, WIS-TV, WTS-TV, Reuters, and The Sun News. At WIS in Columbia, South Carolina, she broke news of the compromise to bring down the Confederate flag from the state house dome.

Desjardins earned a bachelor’s degree at the College of William and Mary and a master’s degree from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism. She also received a first level graduate degree in Russian Studies from the Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia.

Desjardins’ reporting during and after the January 6th Capitol insurrection was the recipient of a Peabody Award, the Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association Joan S. Barone Award, and the National Press Foundation’s Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress. She is also the recipient of a Peabody Award for CNN’s coverage of the 2008 election and a Society of Professional Journalists’ Sigma Delta Chi award for national breaking news for coverage of the Haiti earthquake.

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Politics Apr 16

What to look for in the Mueller report

Seldom has a report in Washington been so vigorously debated before its release. After nearly two years of speculation over special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russian attempts to influence the 2016 election, a redacted version of his final report…

Politics Apr 15

Andrew Yang on how the U.S. can adapt to its new economic realities

Andrew Yang may not have the name recognition of his 2020 Democratic presidential competitors, but he has gained traction since announcing his campaign more than a year ago. Lisa Desjardins sits down with Yang to discuss the proliferation of combative…

Politics Mar 19

Read new Michael Cohen court documents that may offer clues on Mueller probe

The new court filings on Michael Cohen underline one key aspect of Robert Mueller’s investigation: The special counsel appears to have far more documents than the public knows about -- and his team has had those documents for a significant…

Politics Mar 14

What does Beto O’Rourke believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues

Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has joined a crowded Democratic primary field vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020. Here's where O'Rourke stands on key 2020 issues.

Politics Mar 11

5 things you should know about Trump’s 2020 budget proposal

The White House’s $4.75 trillion proposed budget is not expected to become law. But the proposal is significant because it launched the politically bloody spending fight ahead.

Politics Mar 06

Trump’s emergency declaration faces a Senate vote. Here’s what to expect

For Republican senators, the vote on President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration presents a dilemma, pitting concerns over balance of power and military construction funds against loyalty to the president.

Politics Feb 19

What does Bernie Sanders believe? Where the candidate stands on 9 issues

Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont announced that he's running for president in 2020. Here's where Sanders stands on key issues.

Politics Feb 14

What’s in the massive border security and funding bill?

The funding and border security bill is 1,159 pages. We have been studying the bill carefully so you don’t have to. Here are some highlights and key details.

Politics Feb 12

The latest border security deal, explained

Here is exactly what’s in the compromise struck between the top Republicans and Democrats on the congressional appropriations committees, and how it looks from both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue.

Politics Feb 10

What does Amy Klobuchar believe? Where the candidate stands on 5 issues

Amy Klobuchar is a three-term U.S. senator from Minnesota. Here's a look at her beliefs headed into the 2020 race.

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