Zach Toombs

Zach Toombs

Zach Toombs

Executive Producer, Scripps News Documentaries

Zach leads the Scripps News Documentaries unit and serves as a reporter and producer in the field. He has reported across four continents, three presidential elections and several natural disasters. At Scripps News, he has covered a wide variety of political and policy issues, with a focus on climate change, energy, innovation, and Middle America. Raised in small town Texas, Zach attended the University of Missouri, joined Scripps in 2011 and established the Washington, D.C. office in 2016.

Recent Work
Anti-pipeline "water protectors" gather outside a D.C. district court hearing

Department Of Justice Steps In To Stop Construction On Pipeline

Supporters of Donald Trump at a rally

Trump Supporters Tell Us Why They're Worried About A Rigged Election

Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton.

This Man Could Shed Light On The Clinton Foundation — But He Hasn't

Donald Trump's "alt-right" followers and Europe's far-right nationalism have a lot in common.

Trump's 'Alt-Right' Followers Share A Lot With Europe's Far-Right

Trump does "thumbs down" during a speech

Donald Trump Is Majorly Struggling With Catholic Voters

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during an event.

Why Silicon Valley Is Taking A Rare Stand Against Donald Trump

Pentagon and Department of Defense seals

US Army Falsely Adjusted Its Spending By Trillions Of Dollars

Map of the United States

An Honest Conversation About National Polls And Predicting Elections

Donald Trump says "Second Amendment people" could do something about Hillary Clinton and her Supreme Court judges.

Trump Says 'Second Amendment People' Could Do Something About Clinton

Newsy's Zach Toombs explains that much of Trump's campaign money goes to his own businesses.

The Facts (And Fiction) About Donald Trump's Campaign Finances

Newsy's Zach Toombs talks about the Clinton Foundation.

Fact-Checking The Wildest Things Said About The Clinton Foundation

A Democratic National Convention sign hangs from a pole in Philadelphia with Liberty Place in the background

Corporations Brought Lobbyists And Lawmakers Together At Conventions

Donald Trump and George W. Bush responded very differently to criticism.

How George W. Bush Responded To Criticism From A Gold Star Parent

Khizr Khan speaks about his son, U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan, at the Democratic convention.

Father Of Slain Muslim US Soldier Has A Question For Donald Trump

President Obama gave a farewell to his supporters.

Obama Tears Up During A Presidential Farewell At The DNC

Gabby Giffords gave a brief and emotion speech at the DNC.

Gabby Giffords: Come January, I Want To Say 'Madame President'

We've mapped Donald Trump's political and financial ties to Putin's Russia.

Mapping Donald Trump's Many Ties To Vladimir Putin's Russia

Bernie Sanders supporters defied their own candidate's wishes Monday.

Sanders Supporters Are Booing Everyone (Including Sanders) At The DNC

The Republican National Convention is over.

What Was Different About This Year's Republican National Convention?

Bryan Hambley, organizer for Stand Together Against Trump.

Where Are All The RNC Trump Protesters? We Asked An Organizer

Donald Trump tried to upstage Ted Cruz.

Ted Cruz's Trump Snub: On Twitter Vs. On The Convention Floor

People formed a "unity circle" in Cleveland's Public Square.

Cleveland Police Chief Forms Unity Circle After RNC Protests

There have been no anti-Trump last stands and little protest drama.

Was Republican Convention Drama Overhyped?

Opposing protest groups clashed in downtown Cleveland.

Cleveland Police Flood Park After Alex Jones And Protesters Clash

RNC delegates stage mini-revolt on convention floor.

Here's What That (Brief) RNC Delegate Revolt Was All About

These are the outfits the Texas delegation wears to the RNC.

Texas Is The Best-Dressed At The Republican Convention

Former Trump campaign manager Cory

Trump's Former Campaign Manager Reacts To Convention Floor Chaos

Donald Trump supporters gather for a rally at Settlers Landing in downtown Cleveland.

Here's What You See At A Pro-Donald Trump Rally

A protester chants during an anti-Trump protest in Cleveland.

Anti-Trump Protests Are Ramping Up In Cleveland

These women posed nude to send a message to Republicans.

Women Pose Nude To Send A Message To The Republican Convention