Chris Brennan writes about people, power and politics as a national columnist for USA Today, where he has worked since January 2024.
He was previously a staff writer and political columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer for nine years. He also served as political editor for The Philadelphia Daily News from October, 1999 until January, 2015.
Brennan has written about elections for President, The U.S. Senate, The U.S. House, Pennsylvania Governor, Philadelphia Mayor, City Council and District Attorney. He has worked from bureaus in the state house and City Hall, covering budgets and legislation, political corruption investigations and trials.