Ken Klippenstein (born February 1, 1988) is an American journalist working in Washington, DC at The Intercept. Prior to joining The Intercept, Klippenstein was the DC Correspondent at The Nation and previously a senior investigative reporter for the online news program The Young Turks. His work has also appeared in The Daily Beast, Salon, and other publications. His reporting focuses on U.S. federal and national security matters as well as corporate controversies.