JM Rieger
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Senior Video Journalist, The Washington Post • jm.rieger@washpost.com • Signal: jmrieger.01
Housing official Bill Pulte fired ethics workers who were looking into his ally www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Housing official Bill Pulte fired ethics workers who were looking into his ally
The actions have also sowed uncertainty and undermined confidence in Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte across the housing finance industry.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Housing official Bill Pulte fired ethics workers who were looking into his ally www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
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Breaking news: The Senate voted Monday evening to reopen the federal government, taking the next step toward ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. It will head to the House for passage later this week. https://wapo.st/4qTG56s
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
Breaking news: The Senate voted Monday evening to reopen the federal government, taking the next step toward ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. It will head to the House for passage later this week. https://wapo.st/4qTG56s
Q: You've said as many as 600,000 Chinese students could come to the US. Why is that a pro-MAGA position?
TRUMP: ..If we were to cut that in half..you would have half the colleges in the United States go out of business.
Q: So? So what?
TRUMP: Well, I think that's a big deal.
TRUMP: ..If we were to cut that in half..you would have half the colleges in the United States go out of business.
Q: So? So what?
TRUMP: Well, I think that's a big deal.
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Q: You've said as many as 600,000 Chinese students could come to the US. Why is that a pro-MAGA position?
TRUMP: ..If we were to cut that in half..you would have half the colleges in the United States go out of business.
Q: So? So what?
TRUMP: Well, I think that's a big deal.
TRUMP: ..If we were to cut that in half..you would have half the colleges in the United States go out of business.
Q: So? So what?
TRUMP: Well, I think that's a big deal.
INGRAHAM: These are not our friends, sir, are they in China?
TRUMP: Well, a lot of our allies aren't our friends either, Laura. Our allies took advantage of us on trade more than China did.
TRUMP: Well, a lot of our allies aren't our friends either, Laura. Our allies took advantage of us on trade more than China did.
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
INGRAHAM: These are not our friends, sir, are they in China?
TRUMP: Well, a lot of our allies aren't our friends either, Laura. Our allies took advantage of us on trade more than China did.
TRUMP: Well, a lot of our allies aren't our friends either, Laura. Our allies took advantage of us on trade more than China did.
The Associated Press has learned the identities of four men – and pieced together details about at least five others – who were killed in Trump's boat strikes apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump has accused boat crews of being narco-terrorists. The truth, AP found, is more nuanced
One was a fisherman struggling to eke out a living on $100 a month. Another was a career criminal. A third was a former military cadet.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The Associated Press has learned the identities of four men – and pieced together details about at least five others – who were killed in Trump's boat strikes apnews.com/article/trum...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. apnews.com/article/supr...
Supreme Court rejects call to overturn its decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. apnews.com/article/supr...
During an event on Thursday, Donald Trump seemed to repeatedly struggle to keep his eyes open.
A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent roughly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open.
New video w/ @ddiamond.bsky.social
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A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent roughly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open.
New video w/ @ddiamond.bsky.social
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November 8, 2025 at 5:43 PM
During an event on Thursday, Donald Trump seemed to repeatedly struggle to keep his eyes open.
A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent roughly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open.
New video w/ @ddiamond.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
A Washington Post analysis of multiple video feeds found that Trump spent roughly 20 minutes battling to keep his eyes open.
New video w/ @ddiamond.bsky.social
www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection in 2026.
@washingtonpost.com dug through nearly 40 years of archival footage from Pelosi's congressional career to piece together 90 seconds of key moments from her career.
@washingtonpost.com dug through nearly 40 years of archival footage from Pelosi's congressional career to piece together 90 seconds of key moments from her career.
November 6, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will not run for reelection in 2026.
@washingtonpost.com dug through nearly 40 years of archival footage from Pelosi's congressional career to piece together 90 seconds of key moments from her career.
@washingtonpost.com dug through nearly 40 years of archival footage from Pelosi's congressional career to piece together 90 seconds of key moments from her career.
FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on www.washingtonpost.com/transportati...
OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar told The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference on Wednesday that the company hopes the federal government will backstop the financing of future data-center deals. www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
Exclusive | OpenAI Isn’t Yet Working Toward an IPO, CFO Says
Sarah Friar says the AI giant could reach break-even quickly and would like government backstop on data-center investments.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:12 PM
OpenAI Chief Financial Officer Sarah Friar told The Wall Street Journal’s Tech Live conference on Wednesday that the company hopes the federal government will backstop the financing of future data-center deals. www.wsj.com/tech/ai/open...
TRUMP: "We're the no. 1 nuclear power, which I hate to admit, because it's so horrible. It's such a horrible situation if it ever has to be used. Russia's second, China's a distant third...We're maybe working on a plan to denuclearize the three of us, so we'll see if that works"
November 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
TRUMP: "We're the no. 1 nuclear power, which I hate to admit, because it's so horrible. It's such a horrible situation if it ever has to be used. Russia's second, China's a distant third...We're maybe working on a plan to denuclearize the three of us, so we'll see if that works"
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Donald Trump has spent 30 years calling for higher tariffs.
But now, the signature economic policy of his second term could be undercut by the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments today on the legality of many of his tariffs.
My latest analysis for @washingtonpost.com:
But now, the signature economic policy of his second term could be undercut by the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments today on the legality of many of his tariffs.
My latest analysis for @washingtonpost.com:
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Donald Trump has spent 30 years calling for higher tariffs.
But now, the signature economic policy of his second term could be undercut by the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments today on the legality of many of his tariffs.
My latest analysis for @washingtonpost.com:
But now, the signature economic policy of his second term could be undercut by the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments today on the legality of many of his tariffs.
My latest analysis for @washingtonpost.com:
SCHUMER: "This morning I talked with Mayor-elect Mamdani, we had a very, very good conversation, we said we cared about New York City and that we look forward to working together to help the city and improve the city, I congratulated him on running a very, very good campaign"
November 5, 2025 at 5:21 PM
SCHUMER: "This morning I talked with Mayor-elect Mamdani, we had a very, very good conversation, we said we cared about New York City and that we look forward to working together to help the city and improve the city, I congratulated him on running a very, very good campaign"
Donald Trump has spent 30 years calling for higher tariffs.
But now, the signature economic policy of his second term could be undercut by the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments today on the legality of many of his tariffs.
My latest analysis for @washingtonpost.com:
But now, the signature economic policy of his second term could be undercut by the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments today on the legality of many of his tariffs.
My latest analysis for @washingtonpost.com:
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Donald Trump has spent 30 years calling for higher tariffs.
But now, the signature economic policy of his second term could be undercut by the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments today on the legality of many of his tariffs.
My latest analysis for @washingtonpost.com:
But now, the signature economic policy of his second term could be undercut by the Supreme Court, which will hear arguments today on the legality of many of his tariffs.
My latest analysis for @washingtonpost.com:
TRUMP: "I thought we'd have a discussion after the press leaves about what last night represented, and what we should do about it, and also about the shutdown and how that relates to last night. I think if you read the pollsters, the shutdown was a big factor, negative for the Republicans"
November 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
TRUMP: "I thought we'd have a discussion after the press leaves about what last night represented, and what we should do about it, and also about the shutdown and how that relates to last night. I think if you read the pollsters, the shutdown was a big factor, negative for the Republicans"
Democrats swept statewide and local elections across the country on Tuesday, in the first electoral test since Donald Trump's victory in 2024.
My key takeaways from last night in 90 seconds:
My key takeaways from last night in 90 seconds:
November 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Democrats swept statewide and local elections across the country on Tuesday, in the first electoral test since Donald Trump's victory in 2024.
My key takeaways from last night in 90 seconds:
My key takeaways from last night in 90 seconds:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts, flight delays and federal workers nationwide left without paychecks. apnews.com/article/gove...
Government shutdown becomes the longest on record as fallout spreads nationwide
The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever.
apnews.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:55 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government shutdown has entered its 36th day, breaking the record as the longest ever and disrupting the lives of millions of Americans with federal program cuts, flight delays and federal workers nationwide left without paychecks. apnews.com/article/gove...
How Cheney’s Presidential Power Push Paved the Way for Trump to Go Further www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...
How Cheney’s Presidential Power Push Paved the Way for Trump to Go Further
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November 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM
How Cheney’s Presidential Power Push Paved the Way for Trump to Go Further www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/u...
"The Trump administration is sending notifications to federal staff suggesting that only those who are working during the government shutdown will be paid when it ends, despite a 2019 law that also guarantees pay to furloughed employees." www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown
Agencies are sending messages indicating that workers who are on the job will be paid when the government reopens — with no mention of those on furlough, despite a 2019 law protecting their wages.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:40 PM
"The Trump administration is sending notifications to federal staff suggesting that only those who are working during the government shutdown will be paid when it ends, despite a 2019 law that also guarantees pay to furloughed employees." www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...
The Wall Street Journal reports that the number of legally sanctioned homicides by civilians in the 30 stand-your-ground states increased 59% from 2019-2024 per FBI data, compared with a 16% rise in total homicides for the same locales. www.wsj.com/us-news/homi...
November 4, 2025 at 10:03 PM
The Wall Street Journal reports that the number of legally sanctioned homicides by civilians in the 30 stand-your-ground states increased 59% from 2019-2024 per FBI data, compared with a 16% rise in total homicides for the same locales. www.wsj.com/us-news/homi...
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In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is not seeking re-election, leaving in place a succession plan for his chief of staff, the only Democrat to file for his seat on the last day to do so.
chicago.suntimes.com/elections/20...
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U.S. Rep Jesus 'Chuy' Garcia won't seek reelection, leaves seat for chief of staff
Garcia, 69, has been a fixture in Chicago politics for four decades as an alderperson, Cook County commissioner, state senator and two-time mayoral candidate.
chicago.suntimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:29 PM
In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia is not seeking re-election, leaving in place a succession plan for his chief of staff, the only Democrat to file for his seat on the last day to do so.
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Breaking News: President Trump urged New Yorkers to vote for Andrew Cuomo for mayor, writing on social media, “you really have no choice.” Zohran Mamdani has consistently led in the polls and remains the clear front-runner.
NYC Mayor’s Race Live Updates: Mamdani Leads Polls as Candidates Make Final Push Before Election Day
The president called Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic front-runner, incapable of leading the city and said a vote for the Republican nominee, Curtis Sliwa, would be wasted.
nyti.ms
November 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Breaking News: President Trump urged New Yorkers to vote for Andrew Cuomo for mayor, writing on social media, “you really have no choice.” Zohran Mamdani has consistently led in the polls and remains the clear front-runner.
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Over four years, Vietnam has built out a series of remote rocks, reefs and atolls to create artificial islands that expand its footprint in the contested South China Sea.
Vietnam Is Building Islands to Challenge China’s Hold on a Vital Waterway
The contested South China Sea boasts rich oil and gas reserves and could play a key role in a conflict over Taiwan.
on.wsj.com
November 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Over four years, Vietnam has built out a series of remote rocks, reefs and atolls to create artificial islands that expand its footprint in the contested South China Sea.
Visible from space, bloody sands expose the slaughter of tens of thousands in Sudan www.nbcnews.com/world/africa...
Visible from space, bloody sands expose the slaughter of tens of thousands in Sudan
“They would ask a man to run,” one of the few eyewitnesses told NBC News. “Once you start running, they shoot you.”
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November 3, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Visible from space, bloody sands expose the slaughter of tens of thousands in Sudan www.nbcnews.com/world/africa...
Donald Trump can't stop talking about how much he loves gold
My latest supercut for @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
My latest supercut for @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Donald Trump can't stop talking about how much he loves gold
My latest supercut for @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
My latest supercut for @washingtonpost.com: www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...