Allan Smith
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The new batch of Epstein emails comes as Trump is already facing headwinds from MAGA over a host of other policy moves
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November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The new batch of Epstein emails comes as Trump is already facing headwinds from MAGA over a host of other policy moves
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The Trump-nominated federal prosecutor in charge of pursuing mortgage fraud allegations against NYAG Letitia James resigned Friday after President Donald Trump called for his ouster.
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September 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The Trump-nominated federal prosecutor in charge of pursuing mortgage fraud allegations against NYAG Letitia James resigned Friday after President Donald Trump called for his ouster.
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Pew's new validated voter study finds that 1-in-5 Biden 2020 voters either didn't vote last fall or voted for Trump
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June 26, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Pew's new validated voter study finds that 1-in-5 Biden 2020 voters either didn't vote last fall or voted for Trump
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Trump using "We" when describing control over Iranian airspace and talking up the American-made equipment Israel is using
June 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Trump using "We" when describing control over Iranian airspace and talking up the American-made equipment Israel is using
Six days separate these two images
June 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Six days separate these two images
Photo gives groomsmen energy
May 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Photo gives groomsmen energy
Trump directs the rescission of “water conservation requirements for faucets, showers, bathtubs, and toilets — promulgated by the Department of Energy pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 1992”
May 9, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Trump directs the rescission of “water conservation requirements for faucets, showers, bathtubs, and toilets — promulgated by the Department of Energy pursuant to the Energy Policy Act of 1992”
But as a former staffer said: "Pennsylvania doesn't have two senators right now."
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May 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
But as a former staffer said: "Pennsylvania doesn't have two senators right now."
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His spokesperson in response to the story: "People in his circle and people who talk to him privately know this is John Fetterman. He is not an extrovert. This is how he functions. He does care about Pennsylvania, he keeps a busy schedule, he’s meeting with people all the time."
May 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
His spokesperson in response to the story: "People in his circle and people who talk to him privately know this is John Fetterman. He is not an extrovert. This is how he functions. He does care about Pennsylvania, he keeps a busy schedule, he’s meeting with people all the time."
Fetterman was closer to voting for Hegseth than many realize. He wanted to cast an anti-cancel culture vote, as a person familiar w/ his thinking said
He brought up Bill Clinton & Jay-Z in arguing to approve Hegseth
“He went on some rants about that"
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He brought up Bill Clinton & Jay-Z in arguing to approve Hegseth
“He went on some rants about that"
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May 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Fetterman was closer to voting for Hegseth than many realize. He wanted to cast an anti-cancel culture vote, as a person familiar w/ his thinking said
He brought up Bill Clinton & Jay-Z in arguing to approve Hegseth
“He went on some rants about that"
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He brought up Bill Clinton & Jay-Z in arguing to approve Hegseth
“He went on some rants about that"
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A poll released earlier this week found that Fetterman is now viewed more favorably by Trump voters than Harris voters
A number of conservatives have come to his defense amid a stream of critical stories following @nymag.com last week
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A number of conservatives have come to his defense amid a stream of critical stories following @nymag.com last week
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May 9, 2025 at 7:35 PM
A poll released earlier this week found that Fetterman is now viewed more favorably by Trump voters than Harris voters
A number of conservatives have come to his defense amid a stream of critical stories following @nymag.com last week
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A number of conservatives have come to his defense amid a stream of critical stories following @nymag.com last week
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NEW: We detail previously unreported exchanges between Sens. Fetterman, Murray & Shaheen around Hegseth's confirmation as Fetterman weighed a vote
The episodes highlight a theme hit on in recent days: Fetterman's increased isolation
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The episodes highlight a theme hit on in recent days: Fetterman's increased isolation
w/ @sahilkapur.bsky.social, Scott Wong + @frankthorp.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
NEW: We detail previously unreported exchanges between Sens. Fetterman, Murray & Shaheen around Hegseth's confirmation as Fetterman weighed a vote
The episodes highlight a theme hit on in recent days: Fetterman's increased isolation
w/ @sahilkapur.bsky.social, Scott Wong + @frankthorp.bsky.social
The episodes highlight a theme hit on in recent days: Fetterman's increased isolation
w/ @sahilkapur.bsky.social, Scott Wong + @frankthorp.bsky.social
JUST IN: The election of the first American-born pope. Robert Francis Prevost. From Chicago
May 8, 2025 at 5:18 PM
JUST IN: The election of the first American-born pope. Robert Francis Prevost. From Chicago
In the Monday interview, I asked Deluzio about the Fetterman story in NY Mag and if he can continue to serve. Deluzio said he would wait to render judgment until Fetterman addressed the story
(On Tues, Fetterman called it a "hit piece from a very left publication")
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(On Tues, Fetterman called it a "hit piece from a very left publication")
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May 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
In the Monday interview, I asked Deluzio about the Fetterman story in NY Mag and if he can continue to serve. Deluzio said he would wait to render judgment until Fetterman addressed the story
(On Tues, Fetterman called it a "hit piece from a very left publication")
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(On Tues, Fetterman called it a "hit piece from a very left publication")
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Also asked Deluzio about the video House Dems posted of him promoting tariffs two days after Trump announced his global tariffs, sparking some backlash from allies
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May 6, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Also asked Deluzio about the video House Dems posted of him promoting tariffs two days after Trump announced his global tariffs, sparking some backlash from allies
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White House blames Biden/tariff front-running for Q1 GDP shrinkage. Says GDP "is a backward-looking indicator"
April 30, 2025 at 3:23 PM
White House blames Biden/tariff front-running for Q1 GDP shrinkage. Says GDP "is a backward-looking indicator"
Kornacki at the big board discussing papal contenders
April 22, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Kornacki at the big board discussing papal contenders
Honestly wild that Dave Portnoy, increasingly seen as a weather vane for young men politically, is older than Ron DeSantis
April 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Honestly wild that Dave Portnoy, increasingly seen as a weather vane for young men politically, is older than Ron DeSantis
Dow Jones soars after Trump's post
April 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Dow Jones soars after Trump's post
Huge: Trump increasing tariffs again on China but pausing new tariffs on other countries for 90 days
April 9, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Huge: Trump increasing tariffs again on China but pausing new tariffs on other countries for 90 days
The Dow is down 2,000 points today and is down more than 3,700 points within the last 48 hours
April 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The Dow is down 2,000 points today and is down more than 3,700 points within the last 48 hours
April 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Really fascinating from @jonallendc.bsky.social and Amie Parnes in “Fight”
— Obama wanted a Whitmer-Moore ticket
— Whitmer called Harris directly to say she wouldn’t run under any circumstances as whispers grew
— 2020 VP selection process left a bad taste in Whitmer’s mouth
— Obama wanted a Whitmer-Moore ticket
— Whitmer called Harris directly to say she wouldn’t run under any circumstances as whispers grew
— 2020 VP selection process left a bad taste in Whitmer’s mouth
April 3, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Really fascinating from @jonallendc.bsky.social and Amie Parnes in “Fight”
— Obama wanted a Whitmer-Moore ticket
— Whitmer called Harris directly to say she wouldn’t run under any circumstances as whispers grew
— 2020 VP selection process left a bad taste in Whitmer’s mouth
— Obama wanted a Whitmer-Moore ticket
— Whitmer called Harris directly to say she wouldn’t run under any circumstances as whispers grew
— 2020 VP selection process left a bad taste in Whitmer’s mouth
Been tearing through “Fight” by @jonallendc.bsky.social and Amie Parnes since it arrived today
A deeply reported look inside the critical moments of the 2024 election that you should definitely grab
A deeply reported look inside the critical moments of the 2024 election that you should definitely grab
April 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Been tearing through “Fight” by @jonallendc.bsky.social and Amie Parnes since it arrived today
A deeply reported look inside the critical moments of the 2024 election that you should definitely grab
A deeply reported look inside the critical moments of the 2024 election that you should definitely grab
When @aterkel.bsky.social asks where my story is
March 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
When @aterkel.bsky.social asks where my story is