Alanfisher
@alanfisher.bsky.social
Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent based in Washington DC. Unlikely runner, golfer, Scot.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJQc... My latest on Trump authorising covert operations in Venezuela
US-Venezuela tension: Trump administration confirms CIA covert operations
US President Donald Trump says he’s authorised covert CIA action in Venezuela. The surprise admission comes after another American strike on a boat off the coast of Venezuela. Venezuela’s President…
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October 17, 2025 at 5:32 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJQc... My latest on Trump authorising covert operations in Venezuela
Is the first amendment under threat in the US? Here's my report from Thursday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkv8...
Trump targets Antifa as ‘terrorist group’ amid free speech concerns
US President Donald Trump has announced he's going to declare the anti-fascist group Antifa as a terrorist organization. Critics say it's an attack on free speech. It comes as a prominent talk show…
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September 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Is the first amendment under threat in the US? Here's my report from Thursday: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkv8...
The President also emphasized that European leaders must place economic pressure on China for funding Russia’s war efforts.”
September 4, 2025 at 3:21 PM
The President also emphasized that European leaders must place economic pressure on China for funding Russia’s war efforts.”
President Trump emphasized that Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war — as Russia received €1.1 billion in fuel sales from the EU in one year.
September 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM
President Trump emphasized that Europe must stop purchasing Russian oil that is funding the war — as Russia received €1.1 billion in fuel sales from the EU in one year.
President Trump spoke by phone to Pres Zelensky & European leaders this morning. Told them Europe needs to stop buying Russian oil & put economic pressure on China to help end the war in Ukraine,.
September 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
President Trump spoke by phone to Pres Zelensky & European leaders this morning. Told them Europe needs to stop buying Russian oil & put economic pressure on China to help end the war in Ukraine,.
Is it really 28 years today that I got the middle of the night call to tell me Diana had been in a car crash? There was a special GMTV show that morning then I was in Paris covering all the latest in the investigation and reported on the funeral on the Saturday.
August 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Is it really 28 years today that I got the middle of the night call to tell me Diana had been in a car crash? There was a special GMTV show that morning then I was in Paris covering all the latest in the investigation and reported on the funeral on the Saturday.
President Trump has spoken with Gov. Tim Walz about the shooting at the Assumption Catholic Church and school this morning
August 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
President Trump has spoken with Gov. Tim Walz about the shooting at the Assumption Catholic Church and school this morning
I will be live on @ajenglish in about 20 minutes - talking the White House moves on Gaza. Steve Witkof says there's a big meeting today. What we know - live from the WH
August 27, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I will be live on @ajenglish in about 20 minutes - talking the White House moves on Gaza. Steve Witkof says there's a big meeting today. What we know - live from the WH
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/... Here's my latest - on the new tarrifs imposed by the White House
Trump’s higher tariffs take effect on imports from dozens of countries
Donald Trump lauded the ‘billions of dollars’ that will flow into the US as a result of the increased duties.
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August 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/... Here's my latest - on the new tarrifs imposed by the White House
Trump's new copper tarrifs could hit the industry he's desperately trying to stimulate. My latest www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfVR...
Copper concerns: Import taxes to affect construction and housing
Trump's tariffs will also affect some copper imports into the United States. The aim is to boost domestic copper production.But experts say it may lead to bi...
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August 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Trump's new copper tarrifs could hit the industry he's desperately trying to stimulate. My latest www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfVR...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcI1... My latest on US interest rates and why it upsets the President
US interest rates: The Federal Reserve keeps the rate within a 4% range
The US Federal Reserve has left benchmark interest rates unchanged on Wednesday—despite enormous pressure coming from the White House. They cited uncertainty over the country's economic outlook and…
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July 31, 2025 at 2:20 PM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcI1... My latest on US interest rates and why it upsets the President
Sad to hear the news of Sandy Gall's death. I so admired him on News at Ten and his autobiography really inspired the sort of journalist I wanted to be itv.com/news/2025-06... RIP
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June 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Sad to hear the news of Sandy Gall's death. I so admired him on News at Ten and his autobiography really inspired the sort of journalist I wanted to be itv.com/news/2025-06... RIP
My latest on Israel's nuclear programme www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cMn...
June 20, 2025 at 6:06 PM
My latest on Israel's nuclear programme www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cMn...
Trump just sent this out on his social media platform "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!" Grab the popcorn
June 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Trump just sent this out on his social media platform "The easiest way to save money in our Budget, Billions and Billions of Dollars, is to terminate Elon’s Governmental Subsidies and Contracts. I was always surprised that Biden didn’t do it!" Grab the popcorn
Trump addfed "People leave my administration, and they love us, and then at some point they miss it so badly -- and some of them embrace it -- and some of them actually become hostile.... It's sort of Trump derangement syndrome, I guess they call it."
June 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Trump addfed "People leave my administration, and they love us, and then at some point they miss it so badly -- and some of them embrace it -- and some of them actually become hostile.... It's sort of Trump derangement syndrome, I guess they call it."
Trump in the Oval Offcie just now : “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.”
June 5, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Trump in the Oval Offcie just now : “Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore.”
Trump teases the world with social media post: "My next TRUTH will be one of the most important and impactful I have ever issued. ENJOY!"
May 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Trump teases the world with social media post: "My next TRUTH will be one of the most important and impactful I have ever issued. ENJOY!"
Here's my report on Trump's first 100 days in office and his approach to foreign policy....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5eZkK0cWj8
Trump’s 100-day scorecard: Executive orders, tariffs and foreign policy
Donald Trump’s presidency marked a sharp departure from traditional US foreign policy, prioritising disruption and transactional tactics over established all...
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April 30, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Here's my report on Trump's first 100 days in office and his approach to foreign policy....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5eZkK0cWj8
www.itv.com/news/london/... Sad to see this. My professional home for many years - although I was often on the road I didn't spend that much time here
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April 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
www.itv.com/news/london/... Sad to see this. My professional home for many years - although I was often on the road I didn't spend that much time here
My report on Monday's visit to the White House by French President Macron
Macron tells Trump Europe wants to secure ‘solid peace’ in Ukraine
Donald Trump hosts the French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House - three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The two le...
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February 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
My report on Monday's visit to the White House by French President Macron
The Lockerbie bombing is hitting the headling because of a documentary airing tonight - this is a piece I write for Al Jazeera 13 years ago that might be worth revisiting:
Lockerbie’s ‘final victim’
Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher recounts his coverage of the Lockerbie bombing over the past 20-odd years.
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February 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
The Lockerbie bombing is hitting the headling because of a documentary airing tonight - this is a piece I write for Al Jazeera 13 years ago that might be worth revisiting:
Breaking. Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as US new Health and Human Services Secretary in senate vote which split largely along party lines.
February 13, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Breaking. Robert F Kennedy Jr confirmed as US new Health and Human Services Secretary in senate vote which split largely along party lines.
Seen some articles headed "What was xx actor's motivation for appearing in yy's Super Bowl commercial?" I'm going to guess an outrageously large cheque
February 10, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Seen some articles headed "What was xx actor's motivation for appearing in yy's Super Bowl commercial?" I'm going to guess an outrageously large cheque
Well despite the spelling mistakes - This was bang on the money
Trump to speak with leaders from Canada and Mexico tomorrow about the tariffs. Given the wiudespread economic criticism of his move (WSJ et al) we may expect a claim that both have given assurances that delay impolementation for a period of time
February 4, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Well despite the spelling mistakes - This was bang on the money
Trump to speak with leaders from Canada and Mexico tomorrow about the tariffs. Given the wiudespread economic criticism of his move (WSJ et al) we may expect a claim that both have given assurances that delay impolementation for a period of time
February 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Trump to speak with leaders from Canada and Mexico tomorrow about the tariffs. Given the wiudespread economic criticism of his move (WSJ et al) we may expect a claim that both have given assurances that delay impolementation for a period of time