Basil John is a Washington Correspondent at Nexstar Media. He specializes in political reporting and current events, bringing a keen insight into the complexities of national issues. Basil's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including WGN-TV, FOX 5 San Diego, and CBS 17, among others.
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Basil John's coverage demonstrates a strong focus on local and national politics, with an emphasis on government announcements and legal policy regulation. His articles often cover topics related to immigration, border crisis, international relations (specifically Iran), and gun violence prevention.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Lawmakers are sounding the alarm over a surge in organized retail crime, warning that criminal enterprises, not petty
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, traveled to the nation’s capital this week, meeting with congressional Democrats as his campaign gains national attention and c…
The LGBTQ+ section of the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline shut down Thursday.
by: Basil John Posted: Updated: WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The LGBTQ+ section of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline shut down
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Congress has passed some of President Donald Trump's top priorities in the first six months of the second Trump administration but with the August recess just around the corner, President Trump is calling on the Senate to cancel and stay in town.
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Department of Justice is now in talks with Ghislaine Maxwell's attorneys to have her testify about what she knows regarding Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse of girls. It comes after the DOJ released a memo saying the infamous Epstein list of clients does not exist.
Pressure on Capitol Hill to release the Epstein files continues to build even though lawmakers are heading home through Labor Day.
The House may have gone home, but the Senate is still in Washington and the controversy over the Epstein files is still top of mind.
A bill known as Gio’s Law, aimed at providing EpiPens to first responders across the nation, is gaining traction in Congress.
By: Basil John
by: Basil John Posted: Nov 20, 2025 / 05:00 PM EST Updated: Nov 20, 2025 / 05:00 PM EST
