Katie Hawkinson

US News Reporter

Katie Hawkinson is a news reporter for The Independent based in Washington DC. She covers a wide range of topics with an emphasis on climate and social justice. Before joining The Independent in November 2023, Katie reported for Insider and the Daily Beast.

<p>Marjorie Taylor Greene (right) speaks with reporters on 7 May 2024 in the US Capitol. Ms Greene and Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting for a second time on Tuesday afternoon as she threatens to oust the GOP leader</p>

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MTG says outcome ‘up to Mike Johnson’ after threatening his removal

<p>President Joe Biden, pictured speaking on 7 May 2024. A new report reveals his administration has indefinitely halted an investigation into potential Israeli war crimes </p>

Investigation into potential Israeli war crimes ‘indefinitely delayed’

<p>Marjorie Taylor Greene (right) speaks to reporters in the US Capitol before her second meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson on 7 May 2024. Democrats say they will vote to table her motion to vacate if she brings it forward</p>

Democrats say they’ll save Johnson from MTG: ‘I’ll hold my nose’

<p>Donald Trump with his potential vice presidential picks at his Mar-a-Lago on Saturday during a fundraiser for the Republican Party. Leaked audio reported by Axios reveals his thoughts on many of the contenders </p>

Leaked audio reveals Trump discussing his VP picks