Nik Popli

Nik Popli is a reporter at TIME, based in the Washington, D.C. bureau. He covers economic policy and national politics, focusing on Congress, technology, and the economy.

Recent Articles

What We Know About Luigi Mangione—Man Arrested in Killing of UHC CEO

Mangione was taken into custody in Altoona, Penn., on Dec. 9.

By Nik Popli

The Power RFK Jr. Would Have Over Food

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may be able to find one area bipartisan support in his quest to become HHS Secretary: food policy.

By Nik Popli

What We Know About Fatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO

Luigi Mangione, 26, was apprehended in Altoona, Penn.,

By Nik Popli

Where Trump 2.0 Will Differ From 1.0

Vaccines, crypto and TikTok for starters

By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli

What We Do—and Don’t—Know About the Matt Gaetz Allegations

What to know about the Justice Department and House Ethics investigations into Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump's pick for Attorney General.

By Nik Popli

Republicans Maintain House Majority, AP Calls

Trump will begin his presidency with a trifecta of Republican control in Washington.

By Nik Popli

Hegseth's Role in Trump’s Pardons of Men Accused of War Crimes

Pete Hegseth advocated for Trump to intervene on behalf of service members in three cases involving war crime accusations in 2019.

By Nik Popli

Tony Goldner: TIME100 Climate

In an era marked by escalating environmental crises, businesses are increasingly confronted with the stark reality that neglecting nature can jeopardize their future. Climate change and biodiversity loss are not distant concerns; they pose immediate...

By Nik Popli

These Are the Candidates for the Senate Leadership Election

What to know about Sens. John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott as they run to replace Mitch McConnell in the top GOP leadership spot.

By Nik Popli

McCormick Flips Pennsylvania Senate Seat—but Casey Refuses to Concede 

The tight margin of McCormick's lead means that a recount could be triggered under Pennsylvania law.

By Nik Popli

What Trump's Win Means for His Legal Cases

With the power of the White House, Trump stands to effectively shield himself from legal accountability—at least for the next four years.

By Nik Popli

Sarah McBride Becomes First Openly Transgender Member of Congress

Sarah McBride has won a House seat in Delaware, becoming the first openly transgender member of Congress.

By Nik Popli / Dover, Del.

Trump Bets Abortion Isn't Key to Suburban Women Vote

“We're not single issue voters,” says Zeenath Abplanalp, a 48-year-old Republican woman who lives south of Charlotte.

By Nik Popli / Charlotte, N.C.

Harris Pitches Positive Closing Message in Michigan

The Democrat's campaign in Michigan has scores of staff members focused on organizing young voters

By Nik Popli / East Lansing, Mich.

What a Kamala Harris Win Would Mean for Immigration

If elected, Harris said she would push Congress to pass the border security bill Republicans and Democrats drafted earlier this year.

By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli

What Donald Trump's Win Means For Immigration

Now that Donald Trump has won the presidential election, here's what to know about his immigration plan.

By Brian Bennett and Nik Popli

Harris And Trump Cross Paths in North Carolina

Dueling rallies highlight the stakes in crucial swing state.

By Nik Popli / Charlotte, N.C.

Trump Tries to Turn Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Gaffe Into Campaign Gold

One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.

By Nik Popli

How a Racist Joke About Puerto Rico Could Impact Election

On Monday, the Trump campaign tried to distance itself from Hinchcliffe’s set.

By Nik Popli

Michelle Obama Could Be the Key to Mobilizing Undecided Voters

The former First Lady has maintained remarkable popularity since leaving the White House.

By Nik Popli
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