Eric McDaniel
Eric McDaniel is a congressional reporter for NPR's Washington Desk.
Before covering Congress, McDaniel reported on climate policy and launched the daily NPR Politics Podcast, where he served as editor for more than a thousand episodes.
From Richmond, Virginia, he holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in English Literature from the University of Virginia.
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NPR's Eric McDaniel reports on how Congress has reacted to President Trump's executive order exempting Russia from economic sanctions.
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The FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are looking into the mailings, some of which included an unidentified powdery white substance. -
President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in congressionally approved spending, a move that some in his own party are calling illegal. -
While Senate offices have access to chatbots like ChatGPT, they are not authorized to use any of the more advanced tools that are at the center of regulatory talks and public debate about AI safety. -
The conservative House Freedom Caucus grew in prominence alongside President Trump. Now they are considering what the future of their movement looks like. -
A bipartisan bill making its way through the Senate would reshape the rules of the road around college sports, but critics say it benefits schools while limiting the benefits to student athletes.
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In spite of growing calls for Congress to take action on AI, the House went home early and won't be back until after this November's midterm elections.
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Lawmakers are expressing broader willingness to regulate AI development, but the path forward may not be a quick one. -
Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over the war in Iran. -
Congress returns for a short last session ahead of the midterm election with a full plate as lawmakers look for messaging bills they can take back to voters.
