Zach Schonfeld is a courts and legal reporter for The Hill, covering the intersection of national politics and the judiciary. His beat primarily focuses on the U.S. Supreme Court and the cases shaping the Trump administration.
He is regularly interviewed on radio and television programs about the latest legal developments impacting the national political scene, including appearances on CNN, MSNBC, NewsNation, SiriusXM, WTOP and more.
Zach previously worked at The Hill as a breaking news reporter, covering campaigns, the White House and other fast-moving political stories.
He graduated from The George Washington University with a degree in political communication.
While in college, he worked for four years at The GW Hatchet, the school’s independent, student-run newspaper. As administration editor, Zach led the paper’s investigation into GW’s enrollment strategy and restructuring efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, controversies that sparked tensions with faculty and staff that culminated with the university president’s departure.
When he’s not reporting, Zach can often be found spending time outdoors or traveling.
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