Jennifer Rubin

Washington, D.C.

Opinion columnist covering politics and policy, foreign and domestic

Education: University of California at Berkeley, BA in history; University of California at Berkeley, JD

Jennifer Rubin writes reported opinion for The Washington Post. She covers politics and policy, foreign and domestic, and provides insight into the conservative movement, the Republican and Democratic parties, and threats to Western democracies. Rubin, who is also an MSNBC contributor, came to The Post after three years with Commentary magazine. Prior to her career in journalism, Rubin practiced labor law for two decades, an experience that informs and enriches her work. She is a mother of two sons and lives with her husband in D.C. She is the author of “Resistance: How Women Saved Democracy f
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March 24, 2023

Judge Howell delivers another blow to Trump and his lawyer

An opinion far more ominous than a New York indictment.

March 20, 2023

Why white Christian nationalists are in such a panic

The people who used to run everything don't anymore.

March 19, 2023

Are Republicans hesitant about DeSantis? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

Jen's Q&A with readers was at 12 p.m. ET on Friday. Read the transcript.

March 17, 2023

Biden uses the budget to bludgeon Republicans

However, the White House in essence dares Republicans to dig their own graves with unpopular spending cuts.

March 16, 2023

DeSantis joins the pro-Putin MAGA crowd

An anti-Ukraine stance is part of MAGA identity.

March 15, 2023

Ex-intelligence officials challenge the Hunter Biden witch hunt

Republicans lack a legitimate legislative purpose for their probe.

March 14, 2023

After protests and violence, Israel faces a diplomatic blow

An Iran-Saudi deal punctures Benjamin Netanyahu's image as a master diplomat.

March 13, 2023

A New York indictment might be looming for Trump

Alvin Bragg's prosecution is no slam dunk but it is fitting.

March 12, 2023

Who will Rupert Murdoch sacrifice? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.

Jen's Q&A with readers was at 12 p.m. ET on Friday. Read the transcript.

March 10, 2023