Sam Gauntt

Sam Gauntt is an intern at States Newsroom’s Washington bureau through the Dow Jones News Fund internship program. He is a senior journalism major at the University of Maryland and editor in chief of The Diamondback, the university’s independent student newspaper. He previously interned with Maryland Matters, an affiliate of States Newsroom.

Articles by Sam Gauntt

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A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

Heat index could reach 115 degrees across 20 states this Fourth of July weekend, affecting over 200 million people amid major celebrations and travel.

July 2, 2026

A sweaty Fourth of July ahead for the US as extreme heat descends on 20 states

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Come on down to the Great American State Fair — there’s plenty of room

The Trump administration's state fair on the National Mall drew sparse crowds on its opening day.

July 1, 2026

Come on down to the Great American State Fair — there’s plenty of room