Harvest Prude

Harvest Prude is a reporter at The Dispatch and is based in Alexandria, Virginia. Prior to joining the company in 2021, she reported on national politics for WORLD Magazine. When Harvest is not covering Congress, immigration, or the courts for The Dispatch, she is probably curled up with a novel, longboarding around her neighborhood, or scrambling an egg.

Harvest Prude

Congress Gears up for (Another) Spending Fight

Plus: Cracks show in the House GOP’s impeachment plans.

An Attempt to Upend the Electoral College, Explained

A push for a national popular presidential vote faces constitutional problems.

The Supreme Court’s Pending Immigration Case, Explained

Justices may decide whether the executive branch can narrow enforcement of immigration laws in a case with broad implications.

Chinese Citizens at the Southern Border, Explained

Thousands of Chinese nationals are trekking through Latin America to seek asylum in the U.S.

Does a New Immigration Reform Bill Have a Chance?

A proposal splitting the difference between Republicans and Democrats faces steep odds.

The Biden Administration’s New Border Plan, Explained

The president’s new strategy relies on Latin America to relieve immigration bottlenecks.

The GOP Takes an Immigration Victory Lap

House Republicans pass their border bill despite intraparty drama.

Legitimizing an Iran-Backed Terrorist

A U.S. diplomat spoke at the same conference as Qais al-Khazali, who masterminded a 2007 attack that killed five U.S. soldiers.

Covering Afghanistan in Exile

Afghan journalists launch a news organization to cover their home country from afar.

The Discrimination Lawsuit Against Fox News, Explained

A former booker for Tucker Carlson makes serious allegations against the network.