ProPublica was named a finalist and received an honorable mention in the National Political Reporting category of the 2026 Toner Prizes for Excellence in Political Reporting.
ProPublica and The New Yorker received an honorable mention for “The Shadow President,” a story and video about Russell Vought’s rise to power.
“The Breakdown of Democracy in North Carolina,” a series of stories on the erosion of democratic checks and balances in the state, was named a finalist.
During Donald Trump’s second presidency, ProPublica will focus on the areas most in need of scrutiny. Here are some of the issues our reporters will be watching — and how to get in touch with them securely.
Learn more about our reporting team. We will continue to share our areas of interest as the news develops.
I cover health and the environment and the agencies that govern them, including the Environmental Protection Agency.
I cover justice and the rule of law, including the Justice Department, U.S. attorneys and the courts.
I cover housing and transportation, including the companies working in those fields and the regulators overseeing them.
If you don’t have a specific tip or story in mind, we could still use your help. Sign up to be a member of our federal worker source network to stay in touch.
