Caitlin Babcock is a government reporter for the Monitor. She’s based in Washington, D.C., where she reports on federal and state policymaking and on how government is working. She also assists with Monitor breakfasts, a longstanding tradition of bringing newsmakers and journalists together for in-depth conversations.
Caitlin holds a B.A. from Baylor University, where she majored in International Relations. She joined the Monitor in 2023 as a newsroom intern.
Languages spoken: English and Spanish.
You can reach her at babcockc@csmonitor.com.
Stories by Caitlin Babcock
- ‘A mad rush’: Federal workers return to backlogs – and another shutdown deadline
- The Explainer What is immigration court? How it works and how it’s changing under Trump.
- Democrats’ unity cracks as Senate agrees to end shutdown. Next the House votes.
- The Explainer Presidents rarely use the Insurrection Act. Here’s how Trump might invoke it.
- It’s Election Day: Here’s what to expect, from California to Virginia
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