Sydney Carruth

Breaking news reporter for MS NOW

Sydney Carruth is a breaking news reporter covering national politics and policy for MS NOW. A graduate of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, Sydney has reported for NBC News, The Arizona Republic, The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Arizona PBS. She has covered stories across a range of beats, from local politics to national economic policy. You can send her tips from a non-work device on Signal at SydneyCarruth.46 or follow her work on X and Bluesky.


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2d ago
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Democrats sue for answers about potential Trump plans to deploy armed agents to polls

In its lawsuit, the Democratic National Committee accused the Trump administration of failing to adequately respond to its Freedom of Information Act requests.

3d ago
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FBI charges 2 with terror over explosives at anti-Muslim rally

Authorities are treating the explosive devices thrown at a demonstration outside Zohran Mamdani’s residence as “an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism.”

1w ago
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Trump officially nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed chair to replace Jerome Powell

The White House on Wednesday took the first formal step toward achieving Trump’s goal of installing a rate cut-friendly chair of the Federal Reserve.

1w ago
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Arkansas county voters nominate murder defendant for sheriff

Aaron Spencer is charged with killing a man accused of molesting his daughter. He just won the GOP primary in a landslide.

1w ago
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Trump says war with Iran could last ‘far longer’ than a month

Trump claimed without providing evidence Iran was close to having missiles that could reach the U.S.

2w ago
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Trump flatters Texas GOP Senate candidates — and leaves them hanging

The former beauty pageant producer performed his old favorite role in the Lone Star State on Friday, dangling the ultimate prize before each contestant: his endorsement.

2w ago
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Judge allows construction of Trump’s White House ballroom

The challenge by preservationists was thrown out on a legal discrepancy, but the judge said he would “expeditiously” consider a new complaint.

2w ago
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Judge blocks feds from searching Washington Post reporter’s devices

A federal judge slammed the Justice Department for seizing a reporter’s electronic devices, which the Post said contain troves of sensitive source information.

2w ago
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Texas primaries simmer as Trump trip looms with days to go

The president hasn’t backed a horse in two key races, but Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, hasn’t been as shy. And the Democratic Senate primary is producing surprises.

2w ago
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Trump’s new tariffs kick in at 10%, not the 15% he threatened

Trump vowed a 15% global tax rate last week after the Supreme Court ruled his tariff regime illegal, but on Tuesday the import taxes took effect at 10%.