Emma Wulfhorst
Multimedia Journalist
Emma Wulfhorst joined the Gray Television Washington News Bureau team in August 2025 as a multimedia journalist.
Before joining Gray, Emma worked as a political reporter for FOX61 in Hartford, CT, where she covered local, state and national politics, including multiple state legislative sessions and three elections. She also wrote, anchored and edited FOX61’s weekly Sunday morning political show, “The Real Story.”
Emma began her career with NBC Montana in Bozeman, MT.
She is a New Jersey native and attended New York University, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism and politics in May 2020. While in college, Emma interned with the Investigative Unit at ABC7NY, “Dateline” at NBC and on the assignment desk at Spectrum News NY1.
If you have any story ideas, reach out to her at emma.wulfhorst@graymedia.com.
The number of Americans who identify with Christian nationalism is slightly declining, but religion remains a large part of politics for both candidates and voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Sec. Pete Hegseth said last week the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan in December will be live-streamed. Concerns are rising about the impact on the broader public.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) Tuesday, officials say will make the homeownership process easier.
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act Monday night, with a final vote of 77 to 22, after a series of votes on seven different amendments.
Wednesday, Washington lawmakers set aside politics for the annual Congressional Women’s Softball Game.
Top Democratic lawmakers heard testimony from families and loved ones of five people fatally shot by federal immigration agents. Witnesses from across the country said they want justice and accountability from the government.
President Donald Trump announced Friday the U.S. has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving the U.S. what he called permanent control over the territory’s security.
Cyclists gathered at the Pentagon on June 13, 2026, for the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour, marking 25 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center.
The U.S. Supreme Court says construction on President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom project can continue for now.
A North Carolina-based mission organization announced Friday that American missionary Kevin Rideout has been released after nine months in captivity in Niger.
Democratic primary candidates face concerns about age, as dozens of incumbents 70 or older run for re-election.
Rep. John Larson, 78, and his primary challenger Luke Bronin, 47, sit down with Emma Wulfhorst ahead of primary day.
Incumbent Rep. John Larson, 78, faces former Mayor Luke Bronin, 47, in the Democratic primary August 11.
A bipartisan group of senators is advancing legislation that would impose sanctions on purchasers of Russian oil, with supporters saying the bill honors the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and aims to hold Vladimir Putin accountable.
Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner announced Wednesday he is suspending his campaign and plans to withdraw from the Maine U.S. Senate race following new sexual assault allegations and increasing calls from fellow Democrats to drop out.
Senate Republican leaders say they have spoken individually with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized for three weeks for an undisclosed medical issue.
Vice President JD Vance postpones Switzerland trip as violence between Israel and Hezbollah escalates.
A possible peace deal between the U.S. and Iran is on the table after more than two months of on-and-off diplomatic talks, but the details remain unclear and Congress is asking questions.
Veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Maine Tuesday night, setting up a race against five-term incumbent Sen. Susan Collins.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure Wednesday intended to rein in President Donald Trump’s power to conduct military operations in Iran.
Democratic Sens. Mark Kelly, Adam Schiff and Elissa Slotkin introduced legislation Monday they say would abolish President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and prevent future efforts.
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA 12) introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at reducing the influence of big money in U.S. elections.
Former Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank Tuesday died at 86 from complications of congestive heart failure.
Justice Department officials announced Friday they are seeking the death penalty for the man accused of fatally shooting two Israeli embassy staff members outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C., last year.
FBI Director Kash Patel clashed with Democratic lawmakers Tuesday during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing that was intended to review the Trump administration’s 2027 budget request for national law enforcement agencies.
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