Madison Hall

Madison is a Data Reporter for INSIDER. She is an avid fan of visualizing data and information into fun and new ways. In 2019 she was awarded "Best Information Graphic" by the Missouri Press Association for her infographic on phage display research completed by Nobel laureate, Dr. George Smith. In 2022, Digiday named her the "Journalist of the Year."

A Houston native, she loves watching Houston sports and eating tamales and Tex-Mex. She graduated from the University of Missouri in 2019 with a degree in Data Journalism. She once successfully caught a field goal in an SEC game.

Examples of her work:

Tips? Contact Madison at mhall@businessinsider.com

Politics 2023-09-04T22:33:40Z

Biden repeatedly derided Trump's tenure in office in a Labor Day speech: 'The great real estate builder … he didn't build a damn thing'

President Joe Biden spoke to a crowd of union workers before a Labor Day parade in Philadelphia on Monday.
Politics 2023-09-04T20:38:04Z

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said that stuck Burning Man festivalgoers are 'probably being brainwashed' that climate change is 'the root of all evil'

The GOP Rep. also implied that the recent flooding at the event was an act of God against the festivalgoers.
Politics 2023-09-02T15:00:01Z

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is worth at least $4.5 million, according to his financial disclosures

After a 36-year college football coaching career including a high-profile stint at Auburn, Sen. Tommy Tuberville joined the Senate in 2021.
Politics 2023-08-31T19:26:41Z

Capitol physician linked Mitch McConnell's two freezing episodes to 'lightheadedness' from a months-old concussion

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze up in the middle of a press conference on Wednesday, just one month after suffering a similar episode.
Politics 2023-08-31T16:52:00Z

Donald Trump's latest arrest and no-show at the GOP debate just made voters want him more

A high of 62% of potential Republican primary voters said Trump has the best chance of beating Biden, according to the latest Morning Consult tracking poll.
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Politics 2023-08-31T15:53:35Z

Harlan Crow appears throughout Clarence Thomas' 2022 financial disclosure after the Supreme Court justice never mentions gifts and vacations for years

Thomas' decision to disclose flights, food, and lodging paid for by Harlan Crow comes after bombshell reports about the justice's finances.
Politics 2023-08-31T15:15:33Z

Georgia's GOP state legislative leaders said that calls to defund Fani Willis are 'theatrics' and impossible to accomplish

Republican state Sen. Colton Moore recently warned that his Trump-supporting constituents may try to start a civil war.
Politics 2023-08-30T17:56:28Z

Mitch McConnell freezes again during a press conference, 1 month after he abruptly stopped speaking mid-sentence at the Capitol

Mitch McConnell awkwardly froze up during a press conference on Wednesday and needed assistance, just a month after going through a similar incident.
Politics 2023-08-30T14:46:05Z

Vivek Ramaswamy, the candidate with the least political experience, once attended a town hall where he asked why Americans should vote for the candidate with the least political experience

Ramaswamy asked Democratic presidential candidate Rev. Al Sharpton in 2003 why he should vote for him given his lack of formal political experience.
Politics 2023-08-29T15:17:14Z

Vivek Ramaswamy thinks college applications should include a 1-mile run and other parts of the Presidential Fitness Test

Ramaswamy noted the idea wasn't part of his campaign platform, but is a "serious proposal."
Politics 2023-08-28T17:23:07Z

Amy Klobuchar and other powerful Minnesota politicians enjoy their photo ops with shirtless firefighters at State Fair

The state's entire Senate delegation, along with a progressive representative, posed with the muscled men of Minnesota in front of a pro-union booth.
Politics 2023-08-28T15:28:44Z

Trump's attorney said the former president doesn't need to 'prep much' for his 4 looming cases as he's no 'normal person'

Alina Habba said that former President Donald Trump is "not your average person" and is "incredibly intelligent," so he should be fine.
Politics 2023-08-25T20:00:24Z

'Rich Men North of Richmond' singer on his song being used at first GOP presidential debate: 'That song is written about the people on that stage.'

Fox News prominently featured the "Rich Men North of Richmond" song at the beginning of the first GOP presidential debate on Wednesday.
Politics 2023-08-25T18:38:07Z

A GOP congressman marveled at Trump's polling numbers after 5 indictments: 'I'd be down to 1%, my wife would change the locks on the doors'

Rep. Tim Burchett is amazed at how strong Trump's polling numbers are, despite facing 5 indictments and 4 criminal charges.
Politics 2023-08-25T16:45:43Z

Nikki Haley says America's retirement age is 'way too low' and needs to be increased, while also calling on cognitive tests for politicians over 75

Nikki Haley says she wants to increase the retirement age to reflect longer life spans. Voters absolutely hate the idea, according to polling.
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Politics 2023-08-25T00:58:29Z

Donald Trump's mugshot has been released

Donald Trump's mugshot was taken at Georgia's Fulton County jail where he surrendered to authorities Thursday. See his official booking photo.
Politics 2023-08-24T21:39:50Z

Vivek Ramaswamy was a breakout star on the presidential debate stage, but his antics appear to have made him less favorable to potential voters: poll

He mocked candidates, ultimately boosting his name recognition but hurting his palatability to voters.
Politics 2023-08-24T18:23:01Z

At the first debate, Vivek Ramaswamy attacks nearly every other GOP primary candidate — except for Trump

He exchanged blows with several high-profile GOP candidates throughout the evening, but notably never spoke out against the leading candidate, Trump.
Politics 2023-08-24T04:37:47Z

Knives out for Vivek as the newcomer steals the show from DeSantis in Trump's absence: 5 takeaways from the first Republican presidential debate

The former president's absence didn't kill the first GOP presidential debate. In his absence, Vivek Ramaswamy took major fire.
Politics 2023-08-23T19:00:48Z

Biden's campaign is plastering 'Dark Brandon' ads across Fox News' website and the city of Milwaukee on the day of the first GOP presidential debate

In late 2022, Insider reported several instances of Capitol Hill Democrats embracing the "Dark Brandon" meme.
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