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Barnini Chakraborty

Senior Investigations Reporter at Washington Examiner

Barnini Chakraborty is the senior investigations reporter at the Washington Examiner.

She has previously worked at Fox News as a senior features and politics reporter. She's also worked at Fox Business as a field producer and at Dow Jones.

She began her career at the Augusta Chronicle in Georgia.

Publications

  • Washington Examiner
    3 articles

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  • Candidates in Wisconsin Supreme Court race make final pitch to voters
    1 Apr—Washington Examiner
    MADISON, Wisconsin — The two candidates in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race made their closing arguments to supporters in an election that has shattered spending records and turned a state court contest into a battle over national politics. Both camps seemed outwardly confident heading into Tuesday’s toss-up election. Recommended Stories North Carolina Supreme Court pauses voter eligibility review in tight contest Gov. Greg Abbott schedules Texas special election after Democrats threaten...
  • Gavin Newsom’s bold plans have a habit of blowing up
    8 Mar—Washington Examiner
    The clock is ticking for Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA). He’s got two years left in his governorship, and all of his recent political positions and acts point to him eyeing a 2028 presidential run. But a closer look at his track record shows a charismatic but deeply flawed leader who has a history of overpromising and underdelivering. Recommended Stories Jonathan Chait's imaginary COVID 'reckoning' NPR and PBS are begging for mercy. They don’t deserve it Virginia Republicans have a Winsome...
  • Pragmatic Prosecutors: Convictions in Baltimore surge with state’s attorney’s ‘smart on crime’ policies
    3 Feb—Washington Examiner
    The era of progressive prosecutors is a failed experiment. Neighborhoods fell apart, crime soared, businesses fled, and residents were unsafe. Angry voters are electing Pragmatic Prosecutors, attorneys who vow to get tough on crime, and restore law and order. This Washington Examiner series highlights some of the new men and women who say they’re bringing change for the better. Part 1 takes a closer look at Baltimore. EXCLUSIVE — It has been two years since Baltimore County State’s Attorney...