Sara Anne Carter

At a glance

Sara Carter, also identified in her Senate questionnaire as Sara Anne Bailey, has an investigative-journalism background. The Senate recorded her confirmation as director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy in January 2026.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• Her reporting career included the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Washington Times and Washington Examiner, with immigration, Pentagon and national-security assignments. [1]
• She later worked with The Blaze, American Media Institute and Circa News before becoming a Fox News contributor in 2017. [1]
• The questionnaire identifies special-adviser service at ONDCP beginning in June 2025. [1]
• It records a bachelor's degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, conferred in 2013 after completion of a remaining requirement. [1]
• Her Senate questionnaire lists Sara Anne Bailey, Sara Anne Carter and Sara Anne Rodgers together for the ONDCP directorship. [1]

Role and nomination context

• The White House announced Senate confirmation as ONDCP director on January 6, 2026. [2]
• The White House's January 6, 2026 announcement identifies the confirmed director by the public name Sara Carter. [2]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Sara Anne Bailey / Carter public nominee questionnaire (PDF)

   Senate Judiciary Committee. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. Sara Carter ONDCP confirmation announcement, January 6, 2026

   The White House. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.