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Herndon is a general assignment Metro reporter for the Globe. He joined the Globe in 2015 after a summer reporting internship. A graduate of the Marquette University, Herndon previously worked at CNN.com and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Latest stories
Trump promised to ‘drain the swamp.’ So what’s happening with his Cabinet?
By Astead W. Herndon , Globe Staff
The president’s promise to surround himself with top-quality associates has been stymied by constant controversy and scandal.
Elizabeth Warren and Mick Mulvaney square off over CFPB in Senate hearing
By Astead W. Herndon , Globe Staff
For the normally sleepy Senate Banking Committee, Thursday’s hearing was nothing short of a heavyweight bout.
Threatened by youth movement, NRA exploits racial divisions
By Astead W. Herndon , Globe Staff
A video featuring Killer Mike is the most striking example of a concerted effort during the last week to use race as a dividing line in the debate over gun control.
In Washington, teen marchers make their fear and fury heard
By Astead W. Herndon , Globe Staff
Hundreds of thousands gathered at the National Mall Saturday afternoon with a singular message.