About Salena Zito

Salena Zito

Salena Zito

Salena Zito joined the Washington Examiner in 2016 as a Western Pennsylvania-based columnist and reporter covering national politics and culture. She is also a weekly columnist at the New York Post, contributes to The Wall Street Journal and co-authored “The Great Revolt: Inside the Populist Coalition Reshaping American Politics” with Brad Todd. In 2018, she won first place for her columns in the Associated Press for her coverage of American politics, and she also won the Barbara Olson award for excellence and independence in journalism.

She has taught journalism at the Harvard Institute of Politics, Washington and Lee University, and Hillsdale College.

She has interviewed every president, vice president and candidate who sought their party’s nomination on both sides of the aisle in the 21st century.

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Pennsylvania Dairy Farmers Celebrate the Whole Milk Act Jan 20, 2026

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — When word reached the dairy farmers gathered at the Pennsylvania Farm Show that President Donald Trump had signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, cheers echoed through the cavernous 24-acre complex packed with fa... Read More

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In Reelection Launch, Josh Shapiro Admits Violent Attack Almost Drove Him From the Race Jan 13, 2026

COLLIER TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania — Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) launched his reelection bid in western Pennsylvania on Thursday, highlighting his accomplishments since taking office in 2023 and outlining his goals for a second term. Despite noting t... Read More

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Dave McCormick Pens Inaugural Letter to Pennsylvania Voters Jan 06, 2026

PITTSBURGH — In his inaugural letter to residents of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) said that after his first year in office, he believed it was important to hold himself accountable to the people he represents in... Read More

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Peter Navarro's Book Is a Raw Retelling of His Experience in Prison Dec 30, 2025

Peter Navarro, who spent four months in federal prison for a contempt of Congress order over the Jan. 6 investigations and now serves as senior counselor for trade and manufacturing, said in an interview about his newest book, "I Went to Prison So Yo... Read More