The milestone comes as intensive care beds are dwindling across the state and as experts predict daily coronavirus cases and hospitalizations will worsen following an influx of holiday season gatherings.
Marissa Martinez
Marissa Martinez was a spring 2021 reporting fellow. A graduate of Northwestern University, she was the editor-in-chief of The Daily Northwestern, where she held various roles including diversity and inclusion editor. She previously participated in the Politico Journalism Institute and will join Politico in June for a yearlong fellowship focused on race and demographics. Marissa is a member of NABJ, NAHJ and AAJA.
In his first public appearance since Capitol riot, Trump visits Texas border to tout wall construction
President Trump on Tuesday visited the Rio Grande Valley in what’s likely his last Texas appearance as commander-in-chief.



