President Joe Biden has earned the distinction as one of the least accessible president since Calvin Coolidge, doing fewer news conferences and interviews than almost all modern presidents. My story (with an appearance by WHCA president )
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White House Correspondent for The New York Times and co-author of “BORDER WARS: Inside Trump’s Assault on Immigration”
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One year after Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, President Biden traveled to Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy. Here’s how it happened.
On Sunday at 4:15 AM EST, @POTUS departed D.C. on Air Force One for Germany – where the plane refueled and was wheels up at 6:29 PM CET.
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Huge congrats, Theo. I love a student journalist who proves that they are nothing less than a REAL journalist. And you have done that in spades, writing consequential, well-reported, fair, and accurate stories that make a difference. (Oh, and you're just a freshman!)
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Beyond honored to receive a 2023 George Polk Award. None of this would be possible without the incredible, brilliant, and supportive team I've had @StanfordDaily. My editors–including @sbcatania, @kate_selig, and @RileyOriana–are phenomenal – and my knowledgeable advisors (1/
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President Biden made an unannounced visit to Kyiv today, arriving at about 1 am eastern time after leaving the White House for Europe two days earlier than planned in a visit shrouded in secrecy for security reasons. google.com/url?q=https://
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Hey . Loving the browser so far. Can we get a way to put names (maybe just with a mouse hover) on the favorite icons? some of my favorites look the same and it's hard to distinguish.
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Those of us at the , and plenty of others around Washington, are mourning the passing of our colleague Blake Hounshell. If you would care to contribute to a GoFundMe page for Blake’s wife and two kids, you can do that here. gofund.me/abfc8005. RIP Blake.
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Of note:
- The first lady is the WH's most-requested surrogate.
- Dems have been telling her POTUS is too old. She continues to shut it down.
- She's powerful in the West Wing. After the president's 2-hour press conference, aides had to answer to her.
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America has a new #1 New York Times bestselling author. Congratulations @maggieNYT !
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Remember the craziness of the final hours of Donald Trump's second impeachment? Well, here's how to find out what really was happening behind the scenes: read this excerpt from UNCHECKED, the new book by and .
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My copy of ’s new book arrived today! Along with the new book by and , I can’t imagine a better way to understand Trump’s presidency. I’m lucky to know them personally, but you don’t have to. Just buy the books!
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The asylum process has been thrown in the news as migrants have been used as political pawns. speaks with reporter who has taken the journey from South America and reporter who explains what happens next.
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Bill was one of the nicest people in the briefing room when I started covering the White House in 2009. A total gentleman and not a bad guy to have on a foreign trip when you’re trying to figure out what wine to order. RIP, Bill.
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There were several legends still roaming the halls at CBS News when I started working there in 2005. Most were huge personalities and had the "presence" that goes with that. Bill was just a genuinely nice, fascinating guy, who also happened to be a legend. twitter.com/TVietor08/stat
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After appeared to forget that a Republican lawmaker had died, refused to acknowledge that had happened. nytimes.com/2022/09/28/us/
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Had a great time talking with the folks at Free Food for Thought when I was back at Claremont McKenna recently. It reminded me how great it was to be a student there. open.spotify.com/episode/4KRPdZ
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@Ath_CMC @CMCnews New Episode: Michael Shear '90 discusses reporting, new media, and his time at CMC. Check it out on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Today’s the day! My copy of “The Divider, Trump in the White House, 2017-2021” will be delivered. If you haven’t ordered yours, do so now. Plenty of unbelievable scoops about Trump’s chaotic tenure in a history book that will be read for generations.
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A fantastic review of “The Divider,” by and , which comes out next week. Order a copy now. amazon.com/Divider-Trump-
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For , I wrote about the threats facing student journalism—age-old and linked to newer forces; common with all journalists and specific to students' situation—focusing on three troubling recent stories: in Missouri, Nebraska, and California:
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My earliest memories of watching CNN involve Bernie Shaw anchoring from Baghdad during the first Gulf War. I remember being inspired by his clarity and even-handedness during an intense time. RIP
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RIP CNN anchor and icon Bernard Shaw, who died yesterday at age 82, per his family.
Deepest condolences to his family, friends, and former colleagues.
May his memory be a blessing.
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To the surprise of absolutely no one who knows me, I ordered my new Apple Watch Ultra three minutes after they went live on the website. Can’t wait! (cc: )
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So so cool! I've read it. It's fantastic. Reserve a copy right now. amazon.com/Divider-Trump-
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First copies just off the presses. Will be in stores on Sept. 20. Such a treat to get to write this with the fabulous @sbg1 and publish it with our remarkable editor Kris Puopolo and the rest of the team at @doubledaybooks
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I was just told the same thing. Updating the treasurer on the paperwork.
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A Democratic official tells me this is not Biden/Harris filing for re-election but rather updating paperwork twitter.com/katiadoyl/stat
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On tonight's Washington Week, , , & join to discuss the redacted search warrant affidavit justifying the search of former President Trump's Florida home & President Biden forgiving some student loan debt.
Watch at 8/7c!
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In some personal news: washingtonpost.com/pr/2022/08/18/
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It’s a fantastic book, and the most comprehensive account of the crazy presidency we all covered. Read the excerpt today and then buy the book in September!
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Today’s excerpt in the @NewYorker is part of our book “THE DIVIDER: Trump in the White House, 2017-2021,” with @sbg1, to be published by @doubledaybooks on Sept. 20.
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NEW IN AXIOS: Trump denied flushing documents as president, as I learned during reporting last year for CONFIDENCE MAN. A Trump White House source recently provided PHOTOS of paper with Trump’s handwriting in two different toilets via
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Just got finished reading the remarkable story by on Trump’s family separation policy. It’s a tour de force from one of the best (and nicest) reporters in the business. You must read this story, even if you think you know about the policy.
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Deleted original tweet, which incorrectly said Trump told this to Mark Meadows. The dangers of tweeting before coffee. Apologies.
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BREAKING — Trump told John Kelly that wanted generals who would be more subservient to him, like the ones he said Adolf Hitler had during WWII. From a new excerpt of the book “The Divider,” by
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Pelosi arrived in Taiwan, casting aside private warnings from the Biden administration about the risk that her high-profile diplomatic visit could stoke a new crisis in Asia and immediately prompting a sharp response from China. w/ et al.
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Jerry was one of the first editors I worked for at the Mercury News. I didn’t know him well, but he was always nice to me. RIP.
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Jerry Ceppos loved LSU and its students. A kind, humble, generous, and wise man. Like most journalists, he had a wicked sense of humor. But mostly, he was kind. Will miss him a lot. theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/ne
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My first meal was really good. Buffalo chicken, roasted carrots and green beans. Just a few minor tweaks but largely followed the directions.
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President Biden’s doctor says his symptoms are improving. But he now has a sore throat (the WH had said he didn’t before) and he now has body aches (also, new). Runny nose and cough continue, the doctor says. Initial testing says it’s likely BA5.
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UPDATE -- President Biden's doctor said in a new letter this morning that the president developed a very slight fever that came down when he took Tylenol, and now has a "loose" cough. But still says he expects Mr. Biden to make full recovery from Covid. whitehouse.gov/wp-content/upl
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Watching MSNBC today, my daughter asked, “Who is that?” That’s , Ashley Parker’s husband, I said. A few minutes later: “Who is that?” Me: That’s , Mike Bender’s wife. All in the family!
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BREAKFAST FOR DINNER — Decided to make a mushroom-Gruyère quiche for dinner tonight. Always a favorite.
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