Managing Editor at The Atlantic. Previously Washington Post. Recovering foreign correspondent: Berlin, London, Jerusalem, Islamabad, Kabul.
Joined July 2010
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Jun 12
The U.S. and Iran say they are close to an agreement to end a war that has left everyone badly bruised. We've heard that before, but this time could be different, @vmsalama and @nancyayoussef write.
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AMAZING JOB ALERT: Our team is looking to add another senior editor. Please apply, pass along to those who might be interested and reach out with questions! atlanticmedia.wd1.myworkdayj…
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Jun 12
“To the best of my knowledge, Trump is the first president to toast his birthday with a blood sport,” @JonLemire writes of the president’s plans to welcome 80. theatlantic.com/politics/202…
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Jun 11
SCOOP: Despite insisting that a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has been scrapped, the administration is quietly assuring allies that payout plans remain on track, @S_Fitzpatrick reports.
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Jun 11
Trump played soccer in high school, but it’s unclear whether he watches or cares much about the game today. As the U.S. prepares to host the World Cup, @mviser writes, the president is expected to force himself uncomfortably into the center of attention. theatlantic.com/politics/202…
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Jun 10
California takes forever to count its votes, @russellberman and @yvonnewingett report, and the lack of speed is now spawning conspiracy theories theatlantic.com/politics/202…
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Jun 2
Why Bill Pulte is the perfect choice for Trump’s DNI.
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Jun 2
Bill Pulte’s appointment as the new acting director of national intelligence brought reactions among current and former intelligence officials that ranged from disbelief to resignation, @shaneharris reports.
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Jun 2
So very happy for @AshleyRParker and @michaelscherer, who have set the standard for outstanding White House coverage. And congrats to their tireless and ever-insightful editor, @Jenna_DC. This is well-deserved all around.
Congratulations to staff writers @AshleyRParker and @michaelscherer for receiving the 39th annual @PresGeraldRFord Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency. Read more: geraldrfordfoundation.org/jo…
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Jun 1
In the weeks since the Supreme Court hollowed out the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the past has felt especially present to many congregants at Mount Zion First Baptist Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, @yvonnewingett reports.
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Fortifications at the White House are growing in tandem with the threat of political violence. The 18-acre complex has become the new Green Zone, @mviser reports.
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May 29
The gap between what’s good for the GOP and what Trump thinks is good for him is growing. But few seem willing to confront him, @JonLemire and @michaelscherer report:
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May 27
Two things are as certain as bluebonnets in spring now that Ken Paxton is the Republican nominee for the Senate in Texas, @elainejgodfrey writes: Democrats have a better-than-usual chance of winning statewide. And the next 23 weeks are going to be hideous. theatlantic.com/politics/202…
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May 28
“Has he been drugged?”: In a new memoir, a copy of which was obtained exclusively by The Atlantic, Jill Biden recounts her husband’s calamitous debate, and denies that he’d shown signs that may have foreshadowed his performance, @toluseo writes. theatlantic.com/politics/202…
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May 28
Trump is hyperfixated on men’s physiques, loves calling people “handsome,” adores the Village People and Elton John and has a flair for gilded interiors. @AshleyRParker writes on the paradox of the president's appreciation for gay culture:
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May 27
Trump can't get the Iran deal done, and has become increasingly frustrated with Tehran--and angry at those who say the stalemate makes him look weak, @jonlemire & @nancyayoussef report: theatlantic.com/national-sec…
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May 23
NEW: A rapid about-face from the Trump administration over sending troops to Poland could have consequences that go far beyond NATO’s force posture, @nancyayoussef @isaacstanbecker @shustry report:
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May 22
Candace Owens has called Hunter Biden a degenerate—so what was he doing spending nearly two hours finding common ground with the right-wing podcast host? @mviser reports:
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May 22
Marginalized by Trump, Tulsi Gabbard sought his attention by airing baseless claims that undermined the institutions she was meant to lead, @shaneharris writes.
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May 22
Donald Trump’s endorsement of Ken Paxton, Texas’s scandal-plagued attorney general, might have given Democrats their best chance in decades to win statewide, @elainejgodfrey writes:
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