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Washington Post National Correspondent, based in New York. Former Afghanistan-Pakistan Bureau Chief. Also lived in DC, Baltimore, Richmond and Fort Lauderdale.

New York City
Joined June 2010
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An impromptu celebration at the Texas Capitol has begun
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Dem consultant on what's unfolding in Texas: "I don't think Democrats have enough staff for all the seats they’re flipping." #txlege
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astonishing the D not far behind in Mississippi. Within 1 point.
Mississippi U.S. Senate 86% Reported: 🔴 Cindy Hyde-Smith – 415,524 (49.4%) 🔵 Scott Colom – 407,316 (48.4%) Results per AP
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This is absolutely wild seeing as there’s barely anything competitive to vote on here
This is the line for Chicago’s downtown voting super site at 3:30pm. It wraps from 137 S. State St. all the way around State, Monroe and halfway down the block on Wabash. The wait time? 2 hours 10 minutes according to the person at the front of the line. 📹 for @BlockClubCHI
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ELECTION DAY | Long line on Towson University’s campus. I’m told a lot of these students are first-time voters, so it’s taking hours for their line to move. The poll workers are bringing some chairs out for them. Live report at 5 on @wbaltv11.
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NEW: "It’s been hell." "I’m dead inside." "I honestly don’t know if I will ever find work in the U.S. again, let alone D.C." "It’s akin to screaming into a void." What is going on with D.C.'s job market? Contributor Abi Newhouse investigated: 51st.news/job-hunting-doge-u…
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September jobs data are out for NYC. Multiple indicators point to a loss of momentum in NYC’s job market in 2026. 1. Total jobs slipped after midsummer:
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Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as the reporter and others recorded an exchange with him last night. Harris had just wrapped up a debate with Democratic challenger Dan Schwartz.
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I live in Queens (Astoria) but this is in the bathroom at the neighborhood pub. Manhattan Dems so organized they are expanding?
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A top 10 ending to a Baltimore Ravens game going back to 1996.
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A tree in Dupont Circle blown over by a recent storm now has dozens of condolence messages from local residents. Could this be the next Stumpy?
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My goodness: "Six children under the age of 10 were found alone in a home in East Baltimore that was possibly vacant on Monday, police said...ages 9, 7, 6, 5, 3 and 1 years old...some of the kids were found partially clothed, while others were naked." thebanner.com/community/loca…
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BREAKING: American singer Dolly Parton has died at age 80
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Massive tornado ripped through Sun & Surf Beach club in Atlantic Beach, NY
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UPDATE in PA state House 12 special election. DEM has pulled into lead! 25 of 27 precincts reporting. votes 🔵 Dem Brandon Dukes – 50.2% (7,668) 🔴GOP Scott Timko – 49.5% (7,563)
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