Carl Hulse

Carl Hulse is The New York Times’ chief Washington correspondent and managing editor of First Draft, a political news stream and morning email newsletter.

Most Recent Appearances

Border crisis jolts Congress, recapping the Democratic debates

June 28, 2019

Watch Washington Week Friday at 8/7c on PBS.
The end of the special counsel’s investigation, but the start of a political war

April 19, 2019

After the release of Mueller’s report this week, the panelists discussed what the report reveals, the questions it raises, and the impact it may have on the Trump presidency.
New year, new Congress, same shutdown

January 4, 2019

Power shifts as the government remains shutdown.
New clues in Robert Mueller’s Russia probe

December 7, 2018

What’s next for Mueller’s probe?
Tragedy in Pittsburgh and the countdown to the midterm elections

November 2, 2018

President Trump’s final midterm push.
Brett Kavanaugh's SCOTUS nomination moves toward final vote

October 5, 2018

Brett Kavanaugh's SCOTUS journey.
Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement causes a Supreme Court shakeup

June 29, 2018

The influential swing vote retires.
Is Washington any closer to addressing gun violence?

February 16, 2018

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What did the Nunes memo reveal?

February 2, 2018

After President Trump authorized the release of a previously classified memo alleging the FBI and the Justice Department abused the government’s surveillance powers, the panelists discussed the aftermath and what the consequences of a White House at

Recent Stories

Joe Biden Expresses Regret to Anita Hill, but She Says ‘I’m Sorry’ Is Not Enough

The New York Times

April 26, 2019

Joe Biden knew Anita Hill was going to be an issue for him. So a few weeks ago, as he prepared for his presidential announcement, he reached out to her through an intermediary and arranged a telephone call, hoping to assuage her.
Trump’s Stonewalling Takes Clash Between Branches to a New Level

The New York Times

April 25, 2019

President Trump is definitely building a wall — but it is between the White House and the House of Representatives. In the aftermath of Robert S.
Mueller Findings Kick Off a Political Tug of War That’s Only Just Beginning

The New York Times

April 19, 2019

Minutes after the Justice Department released the special counsel’s report on the inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible obstruction of justice by President Trump, Representative Kevin McCarthy, the House Republican leade
As Shutdown Persists, New Congress Opens With Celebration and Uncertainty

The New York Times

January 4, 2019

It was a festive but awkward opening of the new Congress.
It Took Quite a Push, but McConnell Finally Allows Criminal Justice Vote

The New York Times

December 13, 2018

I was wrong about Mitch McConnell. I doubted he would ever put a criminal justice measure that divided Republicans and ran counter to his conservative political instincts on the floor for a vote. But Mr.
Susan Collins, Standing Alone, Makes Her Case for Kavanaugh

The New York Times

October 6, 2018

She made perhaps the best Republican case so far for the embattled judge, one that essentially sealed his promotion to the high court, even though her vote will haunt her politically for the remainder of her career, and quickly drew the fury of the l
New Kavanaugh Disclosure Shows Little Sign of Impeding His Nomination

The New York Times

September 15, 2018

Sudden new revelations in Supreme Court confirmation fights are not new. Anita Hill’s accusations of sexual harassment against Clarence Thomas surfaced after his initial hearings had concluded. Justice Neil M.
Why a Predictable Supreme Court Fight Is a Sign of a Broken Process

The New York Times

September 1, 2018

The Senate on Tuesday will begin what is expected to be a contentious but predictable Supreme Court showdown under a judicial confirmation process that appears to be almost irreversibly damaged and polarized.
Denied a filibuster, Democrats eye other tactics in Supreme Court fight

The New York Times

June 29, 2018

This truly will be a Supreme Court confirmation like none before.
Democrats strengthen House takeover prospects in primary voting

The New York Times

June 7, 2018

Democrats enhanced their prospects for winning control of the House with Tuesday’s coast-to-coast primary results, skirting potential calamity in California and lining up likely gains in New Jersey and possible victories in Iowa and New Mexico.
Usually reliable and cooperative, centrist House Republicans rebel

The New York Times

May 24, 2018

Centrist House Republicans have always been like the dependable partner in a turbulent relationship — slightly dull, predictable, the one who remembers family birthdays and pays the bills.
Push for special counsel bill shows G.O.P.’s rising fear Mueller will be fired

The New York Times

April 20, 2018

Senator Mitch McConnell’s unilateral declaration this week that he would not allow a vote on legislation to protect the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, provoked outrage from Democrats who said Mr.
Broad Spending Bills Here to Stay as Long as Congressional Dysfunction Reigns

The New York Times

March 30, 2018

President Trump insisted he will never again sign a huge catchall spending measure of the sort he just grudgingly approved to fund the government. But he will probably have little choice if he wants to keep the government open in the future.
Facing a Democratic wave, Republicans refuse to throw Trump overboard

The New York Times

March 15, 2018

If Republicans and President Trump are going down to defeat in November’s midterms, they are evidently going down together.