Political Reporter

byPhilip Wegmann

10 articles 2017–2018

Philip Wegmann is a political reporter who contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2017 and 2018, covering congressional politics, conservative movement dynamics, and campaign trail stories. His reporting frequently focused on the intersection of Republican politics, policy debates, and political personalities. He went on to serve as a White House reporter for RealClearPolitics.

Emails: Kyrsten Sinema summoned witches to her anti-war rally

October 15, 2018 · Opinion, Beltway Confidential, 2018 Elections

Politicians talk about "witch hunts" so often that the occult has almost become cliche in American politics. But in Arizona, there's at least one candidate on the ballot who takes sorcery very seriously.

Turning Point USA struggles with allegations of student sexual assault, harassment

June 20, 2018 · Opinion, Beltway Confidential, Turning Point USA

By all accounts, the 2017 Student Action Summit hosted last December by conservative college organization Turning Point USA was boisterous. During the day, more than 1,200 high school and college kids listened to speeches by big names like Ben Shapiro, Donald Trump, Jr., and Tomi Lahren. By night,…

Sebastian Gorka cashed a $2,500 check from EW Jackson

June 13, 2018 · Opinion, Beltway Confidential, Sebastian Gorka

E.W. Jackson got crushed in the Republican primary, but Sebastian Gorka got paid. The Christian activist running for a chance to challenge Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., cut a check to the former presidential adviser to headline a May fundraiser.

Leaders of Turning Point USA bail on college kids to hang out with Kanye West

May 7, 2018 · Opinion, Beltway Confidential, Kanye West

Charlie Kirk and Candace Owens of Turning Point USA, the influential conservative student group with more than 350 chapters on college and high school campuses nationally, canceled a speaking engagement hosted by students from Virginia Tech and Liberty University because of unforeseen travel…