Sarah Gibbens

Sarah Gibbens is a producer on National Journal's audience development team. She previously worked as a digital media fellow at The Podesta Group and as a writer for San Antonio-based newspaper The Rivard Report. Sarah graduated from the University of Texas at San Antonio where she was the editor-in-chief of the independent student newspaper, The Paisano.

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Inside Michelle Obama's SOTU Guest List

The people who fill, and don't fill, the exclusive seats reveal some of the biggest issues on the president's political agenda.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Jan 12, 2016
The 2016 Presidential Candidates React to Obama's Executive Orders on Gun Control

By sidestepping Congress, President Obama's executive action can more quickly enact gun legislation, but that means the next president could just as easily strike it down.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Jan 5, 2016
See How the White House Decorates for the Holidays

What the president's home looks like when its halls are decked out.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Dec 23, 2015
A History of National Journal Magazine From Its Covers

As the magazine meets its end, look back at how the magazine's look changed over the course of 46 years.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Dec 11, 2015
The Most Newsworthy Photos of 2015

What we saw in the past year.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Dec 9, 2015
Obama Lights the National Christmas Tree

The star-studded event was held in the president's backyard and kicked off the holiday season.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Dec 4, 2015
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Here's the MTV Video That Casts Doubt on Donald Trump's 9/11 Claims

A woman who claimed she saw 9/11 celebrations reverses her story.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Dec 1, 2015
Donald Trump's Most Controversial Quotes

Few seem immune to the billionaire's insults.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Nov 25, 2015
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Thanksgiving From the White House Kitchen

Known for its culinary prowess, the White House kitchen serves more than just turkey on Thanksgiving.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Nov 25, 2015
Photos: How Donald Trump Rose to the Top

The business mogul turned presidential hopeful has had a long life in the spotlight.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Nov 23, 2015
White House Uses Social Media to Build Support for Refugees

Facing a backlash from states, #RefugeesWelcome attempts to lessen fears.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Nov 18, 2015
Here's How U.S. Presidents Celebrate Thanksgiving

A look back at presidents giving thanks.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Nov 16, 2015
The Very First Televised Presidential Debate

Photos of the 1960 debate between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Nov 10, 2015
Photos: Paul Ryan's Path to the Speaker's Office

The newly elected speaker will be one of the youngest to lead the House.
- Nicki Rossoll and Sarah Gibbens
- Nov 4, 2015
President Obama's Love for Basketball in Photos

The commander-in-chief has a history on the court.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Oct 30, 2015
Halloween at the White House

Photos that prove the best Halloween party is at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Oct 29, 2015
Photos: Political Pumpkin Carvings

From the pumpkin patch to the campaign trail.
- Nicki Rossoll and Sarah Gibbens
- Oct 26, 2015
The Many Faces of Hillary Clinton During the Benghazi Hearing

A face for every emotion a person could experience during an 11-hour congressional hearing.
- Sarah Gibbens and Nicki Rossoll
- Oct 23, 2015
Photos: Politicians Celebrating Halloween

Presidents and politicians in costume, handing out candy, and carving pumpkins.
- Sarah Gibbens
- Oct 20, 2015
SNL's Best Political Sketches

The 40-year-old sketch-comedy show has a long history of everything from political impersonations to presidential guest appearance.
- Sarah Gibbens and Rebecca Velez
- Oct 20, 2015