Kate Andersen Brower

Kate Andersen Brower is a journalist and author with a rich background in covering the White House. Brower's tenure includes reporting for Bloomberg News during President Barack Obama's first term and producing news content for CBS News and Fox News. Adding to her credibility, Brower has contributed to a number of reputable publications, including The New York Times, Vanity Fair, The Washington Post, and The Smithsonian.

Brower is primarily known for her New York Times bestselling books "The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House" and "First Women: The Grace & Power of America's Modern First Ladies." Her comprehensive coverage of the White House extends to her book "First in Line: Presidents, Vice Presidents, and the Pursuit of Power," which covers every vice president from Richard Nixon to Joe Biden and Mike Pence. Her other work, "Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump," offers a unique view into the relationships among former U.S. presidents and their interactions with Donald Trump.

In addition to her political writing, Brower ventured into biographical works with "Elizabeth Taylor: The Grit and Glamour of an Icon," the first authorized biography of actress and activist Elizabeth Taylor, published in 2022. Brower's book "The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House" was optioned by Netflix, and Shonda Rhimes produced a related TV series titled "The Residence" which reached number one on Netflix's Top 10 Shows list.