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Mary Catherine Wellons

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  • Washington Bureau Chief and Editorial Director, Politics, CNBC
Washington, D.C.
As seen in: CNBC, NBC News, Flipboard, WNBC-TV (New York, NY), KNBC-TV (Los Angeles, CA), WCAU-TV (Philadelphia, PA), WMAQ-TV (Chicago, IL), WRC-TV (Washington, DC), KNSD-TV (San Diego, CA), KXAS-TV (Fort Worth, TX), KNTV-TV (San Jose, CA) and
Covers:  media, social media, music, digital media, startups
Doesn't Cover: market, stock
@CNBC DC bureau chief. Priors: @CNBC SF bureau chief, @CNBCSocial director. @UVA alum.

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Mary Catherine Wellons’s Biography

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I'm a curious soul with a voracious appetite for learning. What better way to satisfy it than in a bustling newsroom? I head up social media on CNBC's digital media team, but before that, I was a field producer covering news on a moment's notice. When I'm not immersed in the latest headlines, look for me at one of NYC's many concert venues.

Mary Catherine Wellons’s Journalist Portfolio

A 'Golden Age' for Music Dawns

A 'Golden Age' for Music Dawns

It's a good time to be a music fan, but it may cost you. "We're entering a Golden Age" for culture, music, an…

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Need a Ride in Austin? No Cash Needed

Need a Ride in Austin? No Cash Needed

Here's how I navigated Austin over 72 hours: SideCar: I tried out this ridesharing app my first night in town…

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How Zuckerberg's 'Genius' Drew One Early Investor

How Zuckerberg's 'Genius' Drew One Early Investor

Which tech companies will be around in 100 years? According to Russian billionaire Yuri Milner, Google , Face…

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Without Power, Silicon Alley Goes in Search of New Digs

Without Power, Silicon Alley Goes in Search of New Digs

foursquare's Soho headquarters has been without power for days; however, the service has not experienced any …

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The Newsroom: Disrupted

The Newsroom: Disrupted

When I look back on my time at The Cavalier Daily, three things stand out for me: deadline pressure, waiting …

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Twitter 101: Where should investors start?

Twitter 101: Where should investors start?

Track biz news with Twitter Friday, 1 Nov 2013 | 7:00 AM ET Twitter has evolved into a powerful tool for inve…

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How AI affects the Fed's economic outlook

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By Steve Liesman Verified, Carlos Waters, Lindsey Jacobson Verified, Mary Catherine Wellons Verified, Jason Reginato Verified, Emily Park
| Flipboard
5 hours ago Borrowers have spent much of 2025 trying to keep up with dizzying changes to the federal student loan system. The Trump administration and Congress are in the process of overhauling everything from how much Americans can borrow to how quickly they have to pay it back. Here's what to know as we head …
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AI super PAC launches $10 million campaign pushing 'uniform' national policy Original

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By Emily Wilkins Verified, Mary Catherine Wellons Verified
| CNBC Verified
watch now A super PAC backed by the artificial intelligence industry on Monday launched a $10 million campaign to push Congress to craft a national AI policy that will override a patchwork of state laws, the group told CNBC. The campaign from "Leading the Future," which launched over the summer with more than $100 million in initial funding, signals how the booming industry plans to leverage its wealth and power in next year's midterm elections.
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White House crafting executive order to thwart state AI laws Original

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By Emily Wilkins Verified, Mary Catherine Wellons Verified
| CNBC Verified
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on artificial intelligence at the "Winning the AI Race" Summit in Washington D.C., U.S., July 23, 2025. Kent Nishimura | Reuters An executive order that could soon be signed by President Donald Trump would thwart states' artificial intelligence laws by launching legal challenges and withholding federal funding, according to a draft of the order obtained by CNBC on Wednesday.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

NBC Page.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes, when I was in elementary school at my dad's law office.

How is social media changing news?

It's making it more immediate. Social media has made it possible to engage directly with reporters and news makers.