Leigh Ann Caldwell, congressional correspondent for NBC News, joins The Washington Post

Leigh Ann Caldwell, an award-winning congressional correspondent for NBC News and veteran political reporter, is joining The Washington Post as co-author of the Early 202 and an anchor of Washington Post Live.

According to The Post, “Leigh Ann will work with Theodoric Meyer to helm our premier morning political newsletter, which takes readers inside Washington’s power centers and explores the biggest issues of the day. She will leverage her years of experience and deep network of sources reporting on Capitol Hill to bring scoops and sharp analysis to the Early 202.

“Leigh Ann will also play a significant role in Washington Post Live programming, bringing her on-air experience to the platform’s coverage of politics and policy. She’ll be a marquee anchor for Live, appearing weekly to lead news-making interviews with elected officials, decision-makers and other influencers in Washington and beyond. Her interviews will also be published as a podcast series, further extending the reach of Leigh Ann’s reporting to new audiences.”

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Photo: Frank Thorp V, NBC News.