Marissa Martinez

Editor, Breaking News

Marissa is a breaking news editor at The Washington Sun.

She is originally from Chicago. She has previously worked at NBC News, The 19th, Apple News, POLITICO and the Texas Tribune, covering everything from national campaigns to agriculture.

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Marine One, Two Problems

August 28, 2026 04:22 p.m.
‘All We Need Is an Ocean’

August 27, 2026 04:30 p.m.
‘Not Great, But Good’

August 26, 2026 04:21 p.m.
Please Don’t Take My Lake

August 25, 2026 05:15 p.m.
Notlanta & the Chicago Snub

August 20, 2026 04:27 p.m.
Heidi Overton’s Window

August 19, 2026 04:32 p.m.
‘Not in Texas’

August 18, 2026 03:46 p.m.
Data Centers Are Defining the Wisconsin Governor’s Race

August 15, 2026 12:18 p.m.
Ballroom Bling

August 14, 2026 03:52 p.m.
Carving Board

August 13, 2026 04:24 p.m.
Love It or Leavitt

August 12, 2026 04:02 p.m.
Trump Administration to End Federal Funding for Gender-Affirming Care for Children

August 11, 2026 07:14 p.m.
Try, Try Again

August 11, 2026 04:18 p.m.
Trump Backs FIFA President Amid Resignation Pressure

August 11, 2026 03:45 p.m.
‘Between Perfection and Mr. Blanche’

August 07, 2026 04:30 p.m.
Proxy Wars

August 06, 2026 03:55 p.m.