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Grace Segers

Grace Segers is a staff writer at The New Republic, where she covers policy and politics. Her work particularly focuses on how the decisions made in Washington, D.C. affect Americans across the country. Previously, she worked as a political reporter for CBS News. She also served as a digital reporter for City & State New York. She has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and NPR.

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February 25, 2026
Grace Segers
The Trump Administration’s War on Data Has Fresh Casualties
Plans to restructure an office that evaluates federal programs for children and families are part of a larger effort to shrink the government—and keep vital information from the public.
February 17, 2026
Grace Segers
Christian Nationalists Are All in on Trump—and Vice Versa
A new survey from the Public Religion Research Institute shows how support for the president correlates significantly with Christian nationalist views.
February 16, 2026
Grace Segers, Tori Otten
Trump’s Sick Campaign to Gamify Violence
Young men are isolated and lonely. Trump’s exploitation of internet culture has made that trend worse.
February 12, 2026
Grace Segers
What Is The Pitt Trying to Tell America About Health Care?
HBO’s smash-hit medical drama can be off-putting in its overt wonkery, but there’s a method to the maudlin.
February 5, 2026
Grace Segers
How Federal Cuts to SNAP Are Already Roiling State Governments
The challenge of shouldering more of the burden of administrative and program costs is falling on state lawmakers, who now face difficult decisions on what to fund.
January 27, 2026
Grace Segers
What Trumpian Chaos Is Doing to the Dollar
One potential long-term casualty of continued political instability sown by the administration: America’s centrality to the international monetary system.
January 21, 2026
Grace Segers
The Minneapolis Faith Community Is Showing How to Fight ICE
Interfaith organizers have played a substantial role in rallying Minneapolitans and aiding their most vulnerable neighbors.
January 14, 2026
Grace Segers
Does Congress Even Want Power Anymore?
The Republican majority has let Trump do pretty much anything he wants—even when it tramples on Congress’s authority.
January 8, 2026
Grace Segers
Trump’s Childcare Funding Freezes Are Going to Hit All Kids Hard
The administration added new strings for states to receive funding. This could have ripple effects for all households, not just those with low-income children.
December 31, 2025
Grace Segers
Here’s What “Pro-Family” Trump Did to Families This Year
From tariffs, to health care cuts, and slashed benefit budgets, the White House and its Congressional allies made life considerably more difficult for families of all stripes.
December 23, 2025
Grace Segers
Here’s What Happens Now That We’re Going Over the Obamacare Cliff
ACA marketplace enrollees are set to see their health insurance costs spike. But when premium tax credits expire, profound systemic shocks will be felt well beyond individual customers.
December 16, 2025
Grace Segers
The Dire Long-Term Damage of “Defunding” Planned Parenthood
Trump’s massive tax and spending bill cut funding for large abortion providers for one year. The consequences could be felt far into the future.
December 4, 2025
Grace Segers
Trump’s Crackdown on Afghan Refugees Will Have Dire Consequences
The shooting of two members of the National Guard has prompted the administration to impose new restrictions—and resettlement organizations are reeling.
December 1, 2025
Grace Segers
Don’t Expect a Trump “Tariff Check” Anytime Soon
Distributing $2,000 payments to certain Americans is easier said than done, with several obstacles in the way—including insufficient revenue.
November 20, 2025
Grace Segers
How Mikie Sherrill Won Latino Voters Back for Democrats
The governor-elect’s focus on targeting and mobilizing voters in areas with high Hispanic populations helped her undo Trump’s gains among these voters in 2024.
November 17, 2025
Grace Segers
SNAP Is Back, but Trust Is Broken
Those who rely on the nutrition assistance program experienced a November characterized by uncertainty and chaos. They’re on edge about when their benefits might be disrupted again.
November 12, 2025
Grace Segers, Nathaniel Wilder
The Shocking Price of Groceries in Rural Alaska
In the remote village of Unalakleet, a can of soup can cost more than twice as much as in Anchorage. Now imagine a banana.
November 12, 2025
MagazineGrace Segers
Inside the Hunger Crisis in America’s Last Frontier
Alaska’s unique challenges make it difficult to obtain healthy food and adequate medical care. Are the Trump administration and Congress making it worse?
November 1, 2025
Grace Segers
Virginia’s Elections Are Our First Government Shutdown Referendum
The state has been greatly affected by the lapse in government funding. It’s the October surprise that could pack the biggest punch.
October 29, 2025
Grace Segers
How Gen Z Anime Fans Are Reshaping American Protests
The popularity of the series One Piece has inspired Zoomer demonstrators across the world. Could young people in the U.S. be the next to adopt that imagery?

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