Theodoric Meyer

Washington, D.C.

National political reporter and co-author of the Early 202 newsletter

Education: McGill University; Columbia University

Theodoric Meyer is a national political reporter for The Washington Post and a co-author of the Early 202 newsletter. He joined The Post in 2021 from Politico, where he covered Washington's lobbying industry and the early months of the Biden administration.
Latest from Theodoric Meyer

Harris needed a good night. She had one.

In today’s edition … New Hampshire primary results ... Easing inflation signals a likely Fed interest rate cut.

September 11, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

What we’re watching tonight in Philadelphia

In today’s edition … Jeffries: Republicans are ‘chaos’ … Democrats question Trump’s promise to oil magnates.

September 10, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Philadelphia ahead of tonight's presidential debate with former president Donald Trump.

Congress is back with another government shutdown to avoid

In today’s edition … Oversight Democrats ask for gun violence hearing after Apalachee … Democratic Majority for Israel endorses 14.

September 9, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson at a press conference in the United States Capitol Visitor Center on April 30. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)

A Democratic pollster on the shifts driving Harris’s lead

In today’s edition … Harris’s leadership style scrutinized.

September 6, 2024
Washington Post illustration; courtesy of Anna Greenberg

Who is Tim Sheehy?

In today’s edition … Trump allies attempt to make inroads with Arab and Muslim Americans … Trump woos Pennsylvania, denies being weird in town hall.

September 5, 2024
Tim Sheehy, a Montana Republican running for Senate, speaks at a rally in Bozeman, Mont., on Aug. 9.

Why Harris isn’t talking about her historic candidacy

In today’s edition … George Conway’s super PAC tries to provoke Trump ... How Project 2025 became a top Trump attack.

September 4, 2024
Kamala Harris delivers remarks during a campaign rally at Enmarket Arena in Savannah, Ga., on Aug. 29. (Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post)

Trump’s incredible lucky streak

The Washington Post’s essential guide to power and influence in D.C.

July 16, 2024
Former president Donald Trump makes an appearance at Fiserv Forum on Sunday, July 15, 2024, on the first day of the Republican National Convention in downtown Milwaukee, Wis. (Melina Mara/The Washington Post)

Donations to Trump and Biden spiked after debate, new reports show

However, the Biden total over three days after the debate — around $5.6 million reported from donors giving more than $200 – was far surpassed by the Trump campaign’s own best day in May.

July 16, 2024
Former president Donald Trump and President Biden participate in the first presidential debate on June 27.

How long can Trump and Biden’s “unity” moment last?

In today’s edition … The Republican National Convention lineup ... Trump’s fingerprints (and name) are all over the Republican platform.

July 15, 2024
Secret Service agents remove former president Donald Trump from a campaign event after an apparent assassination attempt on Saturday. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post)

Why Dearborn’s mayor, a critic of Biden on Gaza, wants him to drop out

In today’s edition … Will Biden face more defections this weekend? ... Congressional Black Caucus divided over Biden support.

July 12, 2024
Washington Post illustration; Office of Abdullah Hammoud