Sydney Kashiwagi

Washington Correspondent

Kashiwagi has covered politics, campaigns and local government. She most recently covered U.S. Senate races at National Journal. Before that, she covered breaking news and politics at CNN, a stint that included coverage of the Minnesota state legislature. She also worked in New York City as a City Hall reporter for The Staten Island Advance, New York City’s only borough-based daily newspaper. In this role, she covered the administration of former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and eventually all things that touched on state and local politics. In her spare time she enjoys movies, cooking and walking around D.C. to explore new parts of the city.

Kashiwagi has covered politics, campaigns and local government. She most recently covered U.S. Senate races at National Journal. Before that, she covered breaking news and politics at CNN, a stint that included coverage of the Minnesota state legislature. She also worked in New York City as a City Hall reporter for The Staten Island Advance, New York City’s only borough-based daily newspaper. In this role, she covered the administration of former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and eventually all things that touched on state and local politics. In her spare time she enjoys movies, cooking and walking around D.C. to explore new parts of the city.

Contact

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Latest from Sydney Kashiwagi

Politics

Two Minnesota lawmakers set to play a role in Matt Gaetz’s nomination

GOP Rep. Michelle Fischbach could determine whether a potentially damaging report is to be released. Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar will decide if he should be confirmed by the full Senate.

November 21, 2024

Politics

Forest Lake native Pete Hegseth faces new scrutiny, support as Trump defense nominee

Forest Lake classmates remember Pete Hegseth as a talented student-athlete, but some Minnesota retired military members and lawmakers question his political experience.

November 20, 2024

Elections

Minnesota DFL Chair Ken Martin running for Democratic National Committee top job

Martin announced his bid Tuesday in a video posted on X. He’s the second person to enter the race, after former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley.

November 19, 2024

Elections

Emmer unanimously re-elected as No. 3 Republican in U.S. House

The Minnesota Republicam says he is fine staying put in the House and is not aiming for a Trump Cabinet post.

November 14, 2024