Rebecca Morin is a senior national news reporter and an editor on USA TODAY's News Desk based in Wasington, DC.
During her time at USA TODAY, she covered the 2024 presidential election focusing on Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, as well as voter trends. She previously covered the White House and Biden administration where she focused on immigration. She began her career at USA TODAY as a breaking news reporter before covering the 2020 presidential election.
She started her career at POLITICO as a web producer and breaking news reporter. Her love for politics reporting came from her time in Iowa, where as a student reporter she covered the 2016 Iowa caucuses.
Rebecca is a native of the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.
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My Recent Work
How Democrats turned Texas blue
'Swinging Giant': Hispanic voters went hard left in Texas and Florida
Why did Texas turn blue? Democrats' wins shake up GOP stronghold
Gina Hinojosa is Texas' first Latina governor, first Democrat since 1990
James Talarico beats Ken Paxton, a historical flip for Democrats in Texas
Republicans’ push to hold Texas, from $5,000 promise to Latino outreach
I'm a reporter covering Latino voters in Texas. Ask me anything
Can Democrat Bobby Pulido win back South Texas voters?
Obama says Trump probe into Ilhan Omar's citizenship is 'appalling'
Latino excitement for James Talarico could power Texas Senate upset
Will Latino voters turn Texas blue in 2026?
Dolly Parton stayed away from politics. It was a choice.
How much you need to make to afford a home
Progressives’ big Michigan win
Cyclosporiasis outbreak turns deadly
Trump’s address on ‘election integrity’
The World Cup final is officially set ⚽
After fatal shooting, ICE changes protocol
Here's who will replace Lindsey Graham
A visit to the new Trump-back gas station
Are you ready for the fireworks?
Savannah Guthrie's latest plea
Read the 14-point memorandum of agreement between US and Iran
Vance delays trip to Iran peace talks, issues blunt warning to Israel
Bobby Pulido backs James Talarico — just not some of his past comments
California election results: Will Spencer Pratt take on Karen Bass?
What's the beef? False claims of veganism are heating up this Texas election
Iran warns US at risk of being dragged into a 'quagmire'
Royal couple visits Front Royal, VA, attends block party and parade
King Charles and Queen Camilla have a very American afternoon
'Beautiful, British day.' Takeaways from King Charles' state visit