Mikayla Bouchard is a managing editor for CNN Politics, overseeing a team of reporters and editors who cover Washington’s core beats: the White House, Congress, national security, the Justice Department and the judiciary. Her team produces breaking news, exclusive enterprise, explainers and analysis on the biggest stories of the day involving policy and politics. Since joining CNN in December 2021, Mikayla has helped direct digital coverage of the U.S. reaction to the war in Ukraine, a Supreme Court confirmation, ongoing investigations surrounding former President Donald Trump, coverage of the committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack and more.Mikayla worked at The New York Times for almost seven years, where she oversaw the digital operation of the Washington bureau and where she worked closely with The Times’s audio team on both “The Daily” and “The New Washington” podcasts. She ran live coverage for The Times on two impeachments, three Supreme Court confirmation battles, two administration transitions, the release of the Mueller report and more.Originally from Michigan, she earned degrees in international relations and theatre from Michigan State University and a master's degree in journalism from Georgetown University. She is a player and former captain of the press team that competes in the annual Women's Congressional Softball Game and is a proud military spouse.