Ben Terris

Washington, D.C.

Feature reporter covering national politics

Education: Brandeis University, B.A. in American Studies

Latest from Ben Terris

In Chicago, it’s back to the future for Democrats

The convention vibe is “forward”-thinking (free vasectomies nearby!) but high on nostalgia (please welcome Jimmy Eat World!).

August 22, 2024

A ‘ceasefire delegate’ finds lots to do but little to celebrate

Michigan’s Abbas Alawieh, an uncommitted delegate, isn’t in Chicago to disrupt the Democratic convention. He would like to be heard, though.

August 21, 2024

Tim Walz as football coach: A rambunctious, rah-rah joker

“Coach Walz was like Coach Taylor,” a player said, referencing the beloved fictional coach from the series “Friday Night Lights.” “Only a bit kinder and nicer.”

August 14, 2024
Democratic Rep. Tim Walz, then-candidate for Minnesota governor, gets some players fired up at Como Park Senior High School in St. Paul, Minn., in 2018. (Kyle Potter/AP)

Could Tim Walz go from teaching history to being part of it?

Former classmates and colleagues talk about the teacher and coach who went into politics and is now believed to be on Kamala Harris’s short list for a running mate.

August 2, 2024

Tucker Carlson seems to be having the time of his life at the RNC

Tucker Carlson disappeared after being booted off Fox. But at the RNC in Milwaukee, he’s suddenly everywhere.

July 18, 2024
Tucker Carlson at the Republican National Convention on Monday.

Mike Lindell won’t give it a rest

Mike Lindell and his compatriot Rudy Giuliani attend the Republican National Convention in support of Donald Trump, and in hopes of getting back what they lost.

July 17, 2024

The unbearable heaviness of thinking everything is good for Trump

Everyone knows that getting convicted of felonies is bad. But try telling that to nervous anti-Trumpers.

June 18, 2024

Who is winning the Suck-Up Olympics?

The GOP is in the midst of a series of contests for Donald Trump’s favor. Participants include Vivek Ramaswamy, J.D. Vance, Tim Scott and Doug Burgum

May 31, 2024

It’s always sunny at Mar-a-Lago

In Trump’s happy place, he gets to do what he wants, his public approval is through the roof and nobody is out to get him.

May 10, 2024

A journalist, an influencer and a consultant walk into D.C.’s biggest party ...

Three up-and-coming Washington players make their way through the professional and existential obstacle course of the White House correspondents’ weekend.

April 28, 2024
Actress Scarlett Johansson, left, and comedian Colin Jost socialize during the Comcast-NBC Universal after-party. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post)