Carl Hulse

About the Author

Carl Hulse is a veteran journalist with over four decades of experience covering the inner workings of Washington politics for The New York Times, where he has served as chief Washington correspondent since 2011. Renowned for his incisive reporting on the U.S. Supreme Court and the broader landscape of American governance, Hulse brings unparalleled insight into the high-stakes battles that shape the nation's judiciary. His book, Confirmation Bias: Inside Washington's War Over the Supreme Court, from Scalia's Death to Justice Kavanaugh, offers a gripping, behind-the-scenes account of the turbulent years following Justice Antonin Scalia's death, culminating in the contentious confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh. Drawing on exclusive interviews and deep archival research, Hulse illuminates the partisan divides and personal dramas that have redefined the Court in the modern era, making complex legal and political dynamics accessible to a wide audience.