Nathaniel Reed

Nathaniel Reed

Nathaniel Reed

Congressional Correspondent

Nathaniel Reed is a Congressional Correspondent, based out of the U.S. Capitol and Scripps News’ Washington D.C. bureau. He covers the day-to-day work of the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives and high-profile congressional campaigns across the country. Nate joined Scripps in February 2020 from NBC5 News (WPTZ-TV), Burlington, VT and Plattsburgh, NY’s NBC affiliate. His work has appeared on E.W. Scripps’ local stations, Hearst Television’s 34 stations, CNN, Investigation Discovery, Daily Mail, NBC-owned Television Stations, and affixed to his parents’ refrigerator.

Nate graduated cum laude from Middlebury College in Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Film/Media Culture. He is a native of New York City. Feel free to reach him at nathaniel.reed@scripps.com.

Recent Work
TikTok CEO Shou Chew goes before Congress.

TikTok CEO's Capitol Hill testimony raises questions

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at an event in Davenport, Iowa.

DeSantis makes first visit to Iowa; Trump to campaign in Iowa Monday

Norfolk Southern President and CEO Alan Shaw

Norfolk Southern CEO issues apology before Senate questioning

the TikTok logo

New bill would expand authority to address TikTok security threats

Merrick Garland speaks at Senate hearing.

AG Garland addresses guns, drugs and Ticketmaster before Senate

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other officials in East Palestine

NTSB Chair: East Palestine train derailment was '100% preventable'

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during a news conference in East Palestine, Ohio.

East Palestine has now become the subject of political battle

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., walks to a motorcade vehicle

Sen. John Fetterman commended for his mental health approach

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stands with German army Bundeswehr soldiers

US, Germany to send advanced tanks to aid Ukraine war effort

Scripps News' studio is shown while filming "The Why."

How do you make a news story? Here's our step-by-step process

Incoming House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., holds the gavel on the House floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

McCarthy Elected House Speaker In Vote 15 After Chaotic Week

Pages of the executive summary from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol are shown.

Jan. 6 Panel Urges Criminal Charges Against Former President Trump

Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona.

Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema Switches To Independent

Viktor Bout, left, a suspected Russian arms dealer at the criminal court in Bangkok, and Brittney Griner

The Diplomatic Effort Behind The Swap Of Brittney Griner

Herschel Walker and Sen. Raphael Warnock are pictured.

Warnock, Walker: Starkly Different Choices For Black Voters

Supporters of Raphael Warnock

Raphael Warnock Pushes Democrat Turnout In Georgia For Senate Runoff

Vice Chair Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., speaks on the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

What To Expect As Jan. 6 Committee Wraps Up Its Work

The House of Representatives is seen on Election Day.

GOP Takes House Majority; Plans Bills On Border, Energy, Spending Cuts

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

McConnell Reelected Senate GOP Leader; Scott's Bid Rejected

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman

Democrat John Fetterman Wins U.S. Senate Race In Pennsylvania

Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan

Rep. Tim Ryan, J.D. Vance Sprint To Woo Undecided Ohio Voters

Police tape blocks a street outside the home of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi.

Source: Assailant Shouted "Where Is Nancy?" In Attack

Mehmet Oz, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, visits the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge

Why Are Political Outsiders Running For Office?

A tweet from then-President Donald Trump is displayed at a House select committee meeting.

Jan. 6 Committee Subpoenas Trump In Potential Final Public Meeting

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman

Recent Polls Show Fewer Undecided Voters In Pennsylvania Senate Race

Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan

What Are Ohioans Voting For In Their Senate Race?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Sends Migrants To Massachusetts By Plane

Immigrants at Martha's Vineyard.

Florida Governor Relocates Migrants From Texas To Martha's Vineyard

New Hampshire Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Bolduc.

Don Bolduc Declares Victory In GOP New Hampshire Senate Primary

New Hampshire Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Bolduc, shakes hands with campaign volunteers after voting

Republican Senate Race Takes Center Stage In New Hampshire's Primary