Tom Latchem
@tomlatchem.bsky.social
Lead global correspondent covering all things US for @thedailybeast.bsky.social - without fear or favour and questioning authority for the past five decades. Contact me in complete confidence via Signal at https://tinyurl.com/6w34bxj7
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‘I can categorically say that stories being told about me from 50 years ago are not true’
- a statement from Nigel Farage tonight on claims he racially abused fellow school pupils
That firm denial tonight is different to what he said in interview with BBC Wales Political Editor Gareth Lewis 👇
- a statement from Nigel Farage tonight on claims he racially abused fellow school pupils
That firm denial tonight is different to what he said in interview with BBC Wales Political Editor Gareth Lewis 👇
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
‘I can categorically say that stories being told about me from 50 years ago are not true’
- a statement from Nigel Farage tonight on claims he racially abused fellow school pupils
That firm denial tonight is different to what he said in interview with BBC Wales Political Editor Gareth Lewis 👇
- a statement from Nigel Farage tonight on claims he racially abused fellow school pupils
That firm denial tonight is different to what he said in interview with BBC Wales Political Editor Gareth Lewis 👇
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NEW: Trump has offered his personal support to MAGA influencer Nick Sortor and invited him to the White House as a star journalist. While Sortor was at an event with Trump, Bondi, Patel and Noem, a warrant for his arrest was active in Kentucky.
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MAGA influencer invited to White House as a favorite Trump "journalist" has an active warrant for his arrest
A woman said he stole her dog, then assaulted her after she rebuffed his sexual advances. Now Nick Sortor is facing arrest in Kentucky for violating his probation.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: Trump has offered his personal support to MAGA influencer Nick Sortor and invited him to the White House as a star journalist. While Sortor was at an event with Trump, Bondi, Patel and Noem, a warrant for his arrest was active in Kentucky.
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Judge Blasts ICE Special Agent William Carl's ‘Fictional’ Attempt to Jail Man for 20 Years Over Goon’s Self-Inflicted Injury (Reporting by @tomlatchem.bsky.social) www.thedailybeast.com/judge-blasts...
Judge Blasts ICE’s ‘Fictional’ Attempt to Jail Man for 20 Years Over Goon’s Self-Inflicted Injury
A Republican-appointed judge was appalled by the “outrageous” conduct of ICE and the Trump administration.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Judge Blasts ICE Special Agent William Carl's ‘Fictional’ Attempt to Jail Man for 20 Years Over Goon’s Self-Inflicted Injury (Reporting by @tomlatchem.bsky.social) www.thedailybeast.com/judge-blasts...
Yet another fun lil' scoop by me for @thedailybeast.bsky.social
EXCLUSIVE | MAGA supporters who paid hundreds of dollars for Donald Trump watches are giving them just one star reviews, with some complaining they're a “scam.”
Furious MAGA Customers Say They Got ‘Scammed’ by Trump Watches
The majority of reviewers on Trustpilot gave Trump Watches one star.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Yet another fun lil' scoop by me for @thedailybeast.bsky.social
Another day, another “DHS lies” exclusive by me for @thedailybeast.bsky.social
A top official at the DHS has been caught posting totally inaccurate information about the violent arrest of an American teen girl.
Senior ICE Barbie Official Posts Totally False Information About Violent Arrest of Teen Girl
DHS communications lead Tricia McLaughlin made the false claim over a video that went viral.
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October 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Another day, another “DHS lies” exclusive by me for @thedailybeast.bsky.social
Latest by me for @thedailybeast.bsky.social on Donald Trump’s health.
EXCLUSIVE | A doctor advising RFK Jr. thinks he has identified what is causing Trump's “brain fog” and swelling.
Top RFK Jr. Adviser Has Shock Theory for Trump’s ‘Dementia’ and Cankles
A doctor advising RFK Jr. thinks he knows what is causing the president’s “brain fog” and swelling.
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October 14, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Latest by me for @thedailybeast.bsky.social on Donald Trump’s health.
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Columbia cancelled my class on race and media, and Washington Post fired me for speaking about race..
But I’m teaching (again) and speaking anyway.
Behind the scenes of rehearsal for the Fall cohort of Race, Media and International Affairs.
600+ students this fall.
We move! ✊🏾
But I’m teaching (again) and speaking anyway.
Behind the scenes of rehearsal for the Fall cohort of Race, Media and International Affairs.
600+ students this fall.
We move! ✊🏾
October 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Columbia cancelled my class on race and media, and Washington Post fired me for speaking about race..
But I’m teaching (again) and speaking anyway.
Behind the scenes of rehearsal for the Fall cohort of Race, Media and International Affairs.
600+ students this fall.
We move! ✊🏾
But I’m teaching (again) and speaking anyway.
Behind the scenes of rehearsal for the Fall cohort of Race, Media and International Affairs.
600+ students this fall.
We move! ✊🏾
Photos of the day, in a crowded field, by @winmc01.bsky.social and @gettyimages.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Photos of the day, in a crowded field, by @winmc01.bsky.social and @gettyimages.com
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Started / Going
September 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Started / Going
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BREAKING: Per MSNBC, Nexstar has ALSO CAVED and will stop preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! Way to go, everyone!
September 26, 2025 at 9:02 PM
BREAKING: Per MSNBC, Nexstar has ALSO CAVED and will stop preempting Jimmy Kimmel Live! Way to go, everyone!
Good little spot for this latest scoop.
Melania Trump was seen pulling away from her husband when he attempted to hold hands with her as they disembarked from Marine One.
Video Shows Melania Spurning Trump’s Affection
The clip shows Melania Trump pull away from the president days before pair’s heated Marine One argument.
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September 26, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Good little spot for this latest scoop.
Of all my Beast stories, I'm most proud of this. A tough but important read, which took months of research & sensitive source handling, highlighting tactics employed by the Trump administration to defend its mass deportation efforts. I think we can all agree, this is not right.
EXCLUSIVE | Kristi Noem’s DHS falsely accused a mom who lost her baby while locked up by ICE of being a wanted killer.
ICE Barbie’s Goons Smeared Grieving Mom as ‘Wanted Killer’
When a mother spoke out about losing a baby in ICE custody, DHS falsely claimed she had an active homicide warrant against her.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Of all my Beast stories, I'm most proud of this. A tough but important read, which took months of research & sensitive source handling, highlighting tactics employed by the Trump administration to defend its mass deportation efforts. I think we can all agree, this is not right.
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EXCLUSIVE | Kristi Noem’s DHS falsely accused a mom who lost her baby while locked up by ICE of being a wanted killer.
ICE Barbie’s Goons Smeared Grieving Mom as ‘Wanted Killer’
When a mother spoke out about losing a baby in ICE custody, DHS falsely claimed she had an active homicide warrant against her.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
EXCLUSIVE | Kristi Noem’s DHS falsely accused a mom who lost her baby while locked up by ICE of being a wanted killer.
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Trump Claims He Can’t Be Expected To Remember Every Birthday Card He Sends To Child Molesters https://theonion.com/trump-claims-he-cant-be-expected-to-remember-every-birthday-card-he-sends-to-child-molesters/
September 9, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Trump Claims He Can’t Be Expected To Remember Every Birthday Card He Sends To Child Molesters https://theonion.com/trump-claims-he-cant-be-expected-to-remember-every-birthday-card-he-sends-to-child-molesters/
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Bizarre claim made by top RFK Jr. adviser that it was the COVID vaccine that gave King Charles and Kate Middleton cancer.
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RFK Jr. Adviser Claims COVID-19 Vaccine Gave the King Cancer
Dr. Aseem Malhotra, who advises RFK Jr.–aligned MAHA Action, believes King Charles and the Princess of Wales may have developed cancer from COVID jabs—a claim rejected by almost all of the medical community.
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September 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Bizarre claim made by top RFK Jr. adviser that it was the COVID vaccine that gave King Charles and Kate Middleton cancer.
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Daily Beast ‘on the rise’ as it recruits Tom Latchem as lead global correspondent: Hire comes as politics and culture brand expands under Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood. pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...
Daily Beast 'on the rise' as it recruits Tom Latchem as lead global correspondent
Former News of the World TV editor Tom Latchem has joined US publisher The Daily Beast as lead global correspondent.
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September 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Daily Beast ‘on the rise’ as it recruits Tom Latchem as lead global correspondent: Hire comes as politics and culture brand expands under Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood. pressgazette.co.uk/the-wire/med...
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“Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given he already owns other properties”
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Nigel Farage uses private company to pay less tax on GB News earnings
Exclusive: Reform leader’s use of personal services firm is a practice criticised across the political spectrum
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September 5, 2025 at 6:33 AM
“Farage claimed last year to have “bought a house” in his constituency but the property is actually owned in the name of his partner, meaning he legally avoided higher-rate stamp duty on the purchase of an additional home – given he already owns other properties”
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Both Zelenskyy and Trump have rejected Putin’s offer to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, AFP reports.
August 19, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Both Zelenskyy and Trump have rejected Putin’s offer to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, AFP reports.
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Mexican standoff:
We're hoping they send the cheque before the 1st training session gets past running dead fast in a straight line
They're hoping we cash the cheque before we notice they're still being signed by tony swaisland
#afcb #brentfordfc
We're hoping they send the cheque before the 1st training session gets past running dead fast in a straight line
They're hoping we cash the cheque before we notice they're still being signed by tony swaisland
#afcb #brentfordfc
🚨 Brentford reach agreement with Bournemouth to sign Dango Ouattara. Deal for 23yo winger #BrentfordFC club-record £37m + £5m add-ons. Burkina Faso int’l unhappy at #AFCB so pushed for move & authorised to travel on Friday 🚨
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Brentford agree club-record deal with Bournemouth for forward Dango Ouattara
The 23-year-old has been authorised to travel for a medical on Friday.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Mexican standoff:
We're hoping they send the cheque before the 1st training session gets past running dead fast in a straight line
They're hoping we cash the cheque before we notice they're still being signed by tony swaisland
#afcb #brentfordfc
We're hoping they send the cheque before the 1st training session gets past running dead fast in a straight line
They're hoping we cash the cheque before we notice they're still being signed by tony swaisland
#afcb #brentfordfc
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My reporting has come to the attention of Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney. Here’s the response I provided to the @thedailybeast.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 6:47 PM
My reporting has come to the attention of Ghislaine Maxwell’s attorney. Here’s the response I provided to the @thedailybeast.bsky.social
What an intro, if I may say so myself. @thedailybeast.bsky.social
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August 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
What an intro, if I may say so myself. @thedailybeast.bsky.social
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@wbaidlaw.bsky.social Hi, can you follow so I can DM you please?
July 30, 2025 at 9:43 PM
@wbaidlaw.bsky.social Hi, can you follow so I can DM you please?
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Tae Heung Kim has lived in the U.S. since he was 5 and is a green card holder pursuing his PhD at Texas A&M University, where he is researching a vaccine for Lyme disease, said his attorney. Kim was returning from from his brother’s wedding overseas.
Scientist on green card detained for a week without explanation, lawyer says
A Korean citizen studying in Texas on a green card was detained in San Francisco after a trip overseas. His lawyer says authorities won’t give a reason.
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July 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Tae Heung Kim has lived in the U.S. since he was 5 and is a green card holder pursuing his PhD at Texas A&M University, where he is researching a vaccine for Lyme disease, said his attorney. Kim was returning from from his brother’s wedding overseas.
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A Korean-born researcher and longtime U.S. legal permanent resident has spent the past week detained by immigration officials at the San Francisco International Airport without explanation and has been denied access to an attorney, according to his lawyer.
Scientist on green card detained for a week without explanation, lawyer says
A Korean citizen studying in Texas on a green card was detained in San Francisco after a trip overseas. His lawyer says authorities won’t give a reason.
www.washingtonpost.com
July 29, 2025 at 1:29 PM
A Korean-born researcher and longtime U.S. legal permanent resident has spent the past week detained by immigration officials at the San Francisco International Airport without explanation and has been denied access to an attorney, according to his lawyer.