Dana Bash

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Dana Bash (specifically focusing on Acting, as requested, though the prompt asks for a "career overview of Dana Bash (Acting)" which is slightly ambiguous—does it mean her career as an actress or her career including acting? Looking at the sources, she is a journalist/anchor, but also has acting credits. The prompt says "career overview of Dana Bash (Acting)". I will focus on her professional career as described, noting her acting credits).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Name: Dana Bash (born Dana Ruth Schwartz).
Birth Date: June 15, 1971.
Birth Place: Manhattan, New York, USA [1] OR Montvale, New Jersey, USA [2]. (Note: I will mention the birth details provided).
Profession: Journalist, news anchor, host of Inside Politics, co-anchor of State of the Union on CNN, Chief Political Correspondent [3, 4].
Acting/Writing Credits: Known for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), House of Cards (2013), and The Hill [2]. She is listed as a writer and actress [2].
TMDB info: Known for acting, 17 known credits [1].
Marital history: Previously married to John King and Jeremy Bash [2].
Paragraph 1: Professional Identity and Journalism.
Dana Ruth Bash, born Dana Ruth Schwartz on June 15, 1971, is an American journalist and news anchor. Her career includes serving as the host of Inside Politics and the co-anchor of State of the Union on CNN. She also holds the position of Chief Political Correspondent for the network.
Paragraph 2: Acting and Writing.
In addition to her journalism, Bash is recognized as an actress and writer. Her acting credits include appearances in the productions Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), House of Cards (2013), and The Hill. According to The Movie Database, she has 17 known credits.
Paragraph 3: Personal details (if needed to reach word count).
Bash was born in Manhattan, New York, and Montvale, New Jersey. She was previously married to John King and Jeremy Bash.
Drafting for length and flow:
Dana Ruth Bash, born Dana Ruth Schwartz on June 15, 1971, is an American journalist, news anchor, and political correspondent. Her professional career is prominently associated with CNN, where she serves as the host of Inside Politics and the co-anchor of State of the Union. She also functions as the network's Chief Political Correspondent.

Beyond her work in news, Bash has established a presence in the entertainment industry as an actress and writer. She is known for her work in productions such as House of Cards (2013), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), and The Hill. Records from The Movie Database list 17 known credits for her.

Bash's personal history includes being previously married to Jeremy Bash and John King. While her birth location is cited as Manhattan, New York, and Montvale, New Jersey, her career has been defined by her extensive coverage of national politics.
Word Count Check:
Draft: ~155 words. I need to expand to reach the 180-260 range.
Expansion Strategy:
I need to be careful not to invent facts. I