Jacqueline Alemany

Jacqueline Alemany is an esteemed American journalist known for her extensive work in political reporting. As a Harvard University graduate with a degree in government, Alemany has applied her academic background to her professional pursuits, providing depth and insight to her coverage of domestic and foreign policy, U.S. politics, and general interest news. Serving as a congressional correspondent for The Washington Post since 2018, Alemany has demonstrated her dedication to delivering important news to the public. Prior to this, she spent six successful years at CBS News, where she navigated the complexities of covering President Donald Trump and the White House.

Alemany's diverse journalistic experience further includes authoring Power Up, an early-morning newsletter, and covering critical policy issues such as the opioid crisis. In 2021, she was appointed the anchor of The Early 202, a political newsletter from The Washington Post, further cementing her status as a trusted source of political news. Notably, Alemany was awarded an International Women's Media Foundation fellowship in 2017, showcasing her influence and impact in the field of journalism.

During her time with CBS News, Alemany's proficiency in Spanish led to her serving as a translator and producer for CBS Evening News and "60 Minutes" in Havana, post the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba in 2014. This experience, combined with her coverage of the 2016 presidential election based in the states of New Hampshire and Ohio, has equipped her with a unique perspective and understanding of various political landscapes.