Joe St. George

Joe St. George

Joe St. George

Deputy Political Director

Joe St. George breaks down politics and public policy for Scripps News and its television stations across the country. Since joining Scripps in 2020, Joe has become a trusted and friendly face on Scripps’ 61 stations with his morning show reports, political analysis and frequent live appearances. Joe is a multiple Emmy award winner and has reported from every swing state and nearly every crucial political county in the country. Over the course of Joe’s career, he has covered everything from a papal visit to landmark opinions from the Supreme Court to conducting a presidential interview for Scripps News at the White House in 2020. Prior to joining Scripps, Joe was a political reporter and anchor at various television stations in Denver, CO; Richmond, VA and Davenport, IA.

Before entering television, Joe held political jobs and internships on Capitol Hill, the White House and in British Parliament. When he isn’t working on a story, Joe enjoys golfing and traveling with his wife, daughter and their golden retriever, Tucker.

Recent Work
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump waves after speaking during a commit to caucus rally.

Who exactly participates in the Iowa caucuses?

President Joe Biden speaks at the Human Rights Campaign National Dinner.

Biden campaign making 2024 election a fight over democracy's future

U.S. Capitol building in Washington

Congress back to work as chance for partial government shutdown looms

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson seated.

Trump trials, possible government shutdown loom in 2024

A sign announcing a house for sale is posted outside a single family home, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Exeter, N.H.

Lawmakers want to stop hedge funds from buying up houses

Demonstrators protest about abortion outside the Supreme Court in Washington.

These 13 states are likely to vote on abortion laws in 2024

Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy during a Republican presidential primary debate.

When will the presidential field start to shrink?

The likeness of Benjamin Franklin is seen on U.S. $100 bills.

Is the economy the issue, or is the problem with America's perception?

File photo of late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

The life and legacy of Sandra Day O'Connor

Former President Donald Trump.

With 1 month until Iowa caucuses, can anything stop Trump?

The Capitol

Lawmakers pushing to limit remote work for federal employees

Republican presidential candidates during a debate.

GOP presidential hopefuls clash in heated 4th debate

Protesters gather outside a courthouse

Purdue Pharma Supreme Court case will impact thousands nationwide

Migrants at the border

Is border security really on the cusp of passing in Congress?

Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., departs after a Republican caucus meeting.

Rep. George Santos faces very rare expulsion vote

A Tesla Supercharger

You may be able to receive your EV tax credit at point of sale in 2024

A United Airlines jet takes off while a Delta Airlines plane taxis at Boston Logan International Airport.

NTSB warns Congress: Air safety showing 'clear signs of strain'

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

From coast to coast, tributes flow for Rosalynn Carter's passing

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at a rally for Israel.

Congress passes spending bill without aiding Ukraine, Israel

House Speaker Mike Johnson announcing a vote total.

What are the chances of a government shutdown?

File photo of U.S. President Joe Biden meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The long history of US support for Israel

Pumpjacks extract oil.

Running low: US strategic oil reserve reaches lowest level in decades

Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

Biden administration pushes split Congress over aid to Israel, Ukraine

Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, left, and Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear.

2023 matters, too: Upcoming November elections to shape polices

Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event

Which presidential candidate has the most cash?

Temporary House speaker Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., gavels the House into recess after Republicans failed

Important deadlines approaching as House fails to select a speaker

Palestinians look for injured in the rubble of a destroyed residential building

What does 'multipolar' mean in international affairs?

Rep. Steve Scalise, left, and Rep. Jim Jordan.

Lawmakers prepare to vote on new speaker of the House this week

Social Security checks waiting to be mailed from the U.S. Treasury.

Social Security cost-of-living adjustment announcement coming soon

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

DeSantis: I opposed McCarthy before it was cool