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

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Can Norm Coleman get defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth over the finish line?

Minnesota’s last Republican senator has been shepherding Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, through Capitol Hill.

December 18, 2024

Politics

Will Minnesota Democrats attend Trump’s inauguration?

At least one will not attend, another leads the inaugural committee and some are still on the fence. Minnesota’s GOP members will be there.

December 17, 2024

Politics

Minnesota-backed bipartisan bill designating bald eagle as national bird on its way to Biden’s desk

Sen. Amy Klobuchar carried the legislation in the Senate with Sen. Tina Smith, and Reps. Brad Finstad and Angie Craig introduced a companion bill in the U.S. House.

December 17, 2024

Politics

Angie Craig wins approval of panel to serve as ranking Democrat on House Agriculture Committee

The full House caucus is set to cast a final vote Tuesday. Craig’s strong support gives her an edge in the three-way race.

December 17, 2024