Ted Johnson
@tedstew.bsky.social
Deadline.com politics and media editor. Washington, D.C.
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The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
April 26, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The final honor guard for Pope Francis included migrants, prisoners, transgender people, the homeless and others selected by the Vicariate of Rome as a symbol of the late pope’s mission of inclusion and outreach.
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
Read more from the funeral: wapo.st/3YdDGqM
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“You can’t find a more exciting historical story.” 250 years after Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, we followed the 16-mile route and spoke to people who felt a sense of wonder about that April night. nyti.ms/4cPQeun
April 19, 2025 at 9:17 PM
“You can’t find a more exciting historical story.” 250 years after Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, we followed the 16-mile route and spoke to people who felt a sense of wonder about that April night. nyti.ms/4cPQeun
History shows that trying to eliminate dissent to your leadership is a sign of weakness.
April 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
History shows that trying to eliminate dissent to your leadership is a sign of weakness.
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The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
Is planting trees 'DEI'? Trump administration cuts nationwide tree-planting effort
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
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March 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The Trump administration's efforts to end DEI programs is hitting some unexpected targets, including a nationwide effort planting shade trees in neighborhoods to reduce extreme heat.
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After engaging in a campaign of retribution against his enemies within the federal government, President Trump is turning to those outside of it.
On "The Daily," our reporter explains what that retribution has looked like for one law firm, and how it's impacting the entire legal profession.
On "The Daily," our reporter explains what that retribution has looked like for one law firm, and how it's impacting the entire legal profession.
How Trump Is Scaring Big Law Firms Into Submission
The president’s campaign of retribution is having an impact on the entire legal profession.
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March 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
After engaging in a campaign of retribution against his enemies within the federal government, President Trump is turning to those outside of it.
On "The Daily," our reporter explains what that retribution has looked like for one law firm, and how it's impacting the entire legal profession.
On "The Daily," our reporter explains what that retribution has looked like for one law firm, and how it's impacting the entire legal profession.
As Elon Musk brandishes a chain saw at CPAC, stories like these are popping up in national and local media, detailing the human toll of job cuts and how they will be felt across the country. x.com/bill_hutchin...
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February 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
As Elon Musk brandishes a chain saw at CPAC, stories like these are popping up in national and local media, detailing the human toll of job cuts and how they will be felt across the country. x.com/bill_hutchin...
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A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up
A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
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February 20, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.
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Let me say @wired.com is killing on coverage.
NEW: The Department of Government Efficiency has built a “firewall” separating Elon Musk’s team from the 200 or so legacy United States Digital Service workers, sources tell WIRED.
DOGE Builds ‘Firewall’ Between Musk’s Team and Legacy USDS Workers
“As far as I can tell, they’re hiding,” one USDS employee said about the DOGE team.
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February 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Let me say @wired.com is killing on coverage.
The White House is touting that it is transparent, but much of what is known about what Elon Musk is doing to the federal government is via media reporting, not the administration explaining exactly what is happening and what the plan is.
February 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
The White House is touting that it is transparent, but much of what is known about what Elon Musk is doing to the federal government is via media reporting, not the administration explaining exactly what is happening and what the plan is.
U.S. government bureaucrats are now going through a transcript to determine if a private news organization made a proper editorial call.
February 4, 2025 at 10:04 PM
U.S. government bureaucrats are now going through a transcript to determine if a private news organization made a proper editorial call.
If you don’t advertise with us, we will sue you. bsky.app/profile/npr....
The new defendants added into the legal filing included Lego, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate-Palmolive, Pinterest and Shell International.
Elon Musk's X sues Lego, Nestlé and more brands, accusing them of advertising boycott
The new defendants added into the legal filing included Lego, Nestlé, Tyson Foods, Abbott Laboratories, Colgate-Palmolive, Pinterest and Shell International.
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February 2, 2025 at 2:07 PM
If you don’t advertise with us, we will sue you. bsky.app/profile/npr....
Any Paramount Global settlement with Trump over the 60 Minutes interview would be an extraordinary cave on the part of a major media company.
January 31, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Any Paramount Global settlement with Trump over the 60 Minutes interview would be an extraordinary cave on the part of a major media company.
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NEW: Welcome to the "try and stop me" presidency.
Donald Trump's onslaught of executive actions, summary firings and outright breaches of laws meant to check executive power are an implicit bet that courts and Congress ultimately won't check him.
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Donald Trump's onslaught of executive actions, summary firings and outright breaches of laws meant to check executive power are an implicit bet that courts and Congress ultimately won't check him.
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January 29, 2025 at 12:22 AM
NEW: Welcome to the "try and stop me" presidency.
Donald Trump's onslaught of executive actions, summary firings and outright breaches of laws meant to check executive power are an implicit bet that courts and Congress ultimately won't check him.
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
Donald Trump's onslaught of executive actions, summary firings and outright breaches of laws meant to check executive power are an implicit bet that courts and Congress ultimately won't check him.
www.politico.com/news/2025/01...
At today’s press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made clear that when reference is made to deporting criminals, anyone who crossed the border illegally would fall into that category.
January 29, 2025 at 12:48 AM
At today’s press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt made clear that when reference is made to deporting criminals, anyone who crossed the border illegally would fall into that category.
I just saw one major publication claim that no other modern president has done more in his first six days than Trump. But this is all by executive order — a number of which are being challenged in court, by Congress or, in the words of one judge, blatantly unconstitutional.
January 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
I just saw one major publication claim that no other modern president has done more in his first six days than Trump. But this is all by executive order — a number of which are being challenged in court, by Congress or, in the words of one judge, blatantly unconstitutional.
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The order bars the government from "any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen" and orders an investigation into the Biden administration's actions.
A White House order claims to end 'censorship.' What does that mean?
The order bars the government from "any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen" and orders an investigation into the Biden administration's actions.
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January 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The order bars the government from "any conduct that would unconstitutionally abridge the free speech of any American citizen" and orders an investigation into the Biden administration's actions.
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If you Google "inauguration day," you're greeted with an animation of fireworks forming the shape of the American flag. Google has never done something like this for the inauguration, sources told me, out of fear of appearing partisan. But that's changed now, with Sergey and Sundar attending.
January 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
If you Google "inauguration day," you're greeted with an animation of fireworks forming the shape of the American flag. Google has never done something like this for the inauguration, sources told me, out of fear of appearing partisan. But that's changed now, with Sergey and Sundar attending.
In the House chamber for the speaker vote, to take place before the swearing in of a new Congress. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), key holdout to Mike Johnson, is seated along the center aisle. It's about the same spot where Matt Gaetz sat when he held out on Kevin McCarthy two years ago.
January 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
In the House chamber for the speaker vote, to take place before the swearing in of a new Congress. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), key holdout to Mike Johnson, is seated along the center aisle. It's about the same spot where Matt Gaetz sat when he held out on Kevin McCarthy two years ago.
At Citizens Medal ceremony at the White House, Liz Cheney gets extended cheers and a standing ovation as she accepts award from President Biden.
January 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
At Citizens Medal ceremony at the White House, Liz Cheney gets extended cheers and a standing ovation as she accepts award from President Biden.
When public officials hold press conferences to provide updates to major tragedies, reporters are seeking more information on what happened. So the most important people at these press conferences are law enforcement, FBI, etc., not members of Congress.
January 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
When public officials hold press conferences to provide updates to major tragedies, reporters are seeking more information on what happened. So the most important people at these press conferences are law enforcement, FBI, etc., not members of Congress.
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An NYT 2006 “Last Word” interview for his obituary with Jimmy Carter. Very well done.
PS A shame the Times no longer does these.
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PS A shame the Times no longer does these.
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Video: The Last Word: Jimmy Carter
In a never-before-seen interview with The Times in 2006, Jimmy Carter reflects on his life and work as a Cold War leader, Middle East peace broker and post-presidential career as a citizen diplomat.
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December 30, 2024 at 1:17 AM
An NYT 2006 “Last Word” interview for his obituary with Jimmy Carter. Very well done.
PS A shame the Times no longer does these.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
PS A shame the Times no longer does these.
www.nytimes.com/video/us/pol...
GOP regulators are singling out NewsGuard for attacks, in ways that worry First Amendment advocates.
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December 19, 2024 at 8:40 PM
GOP regulators are singling out NewsGuard for attacks, in ways that worry First Amendment advocates.
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Many pundits say that the 2024 election was won by Trump because of his promise to lower prices. Yet in the aftermath of his victory, Trump has still stewed over an Iowa poll that showed Harris with the lead, even though he won the state. Now he has sued the pollster. deadline.com/2024/12/trum...
Donald Trump Sues Iowa Pollster And Des Moines Register Over Pre-Election Poll
The president-elect sued the media outlet on Monday.
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December 17, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Many pundits say that the 2024 election was won by Trump because of his promise to lower prices. Yet in the aftermath of his victory, Trump has still stewed over an Iowa poll that showed Harris with the lead, even though he won the state. Now he has sued the pollster. deadline.com/2024/12/trum...
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Perhaps being overlooked that Wray’s resignation timing puts a career agent in charge until a successor is confirmed, where his firing (if upheld, as it likely would have been), would have left Trump a freer hand on interim choice.
December 11, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Perhaps being overlooked that Wray’s resignation timing puts a career agent in charge until a successor is confirmed, where his firing (if upheld, as it likely would have been), would have left Trump a freer hand on interim choice.
Both of Trump’s new appointees — Brendan Carr at the FCC and Andrew Ferguson at the FTC — are going after NewsGuard, which rates news sites for their trustworthiness. Newsmax gets a low rating, and Carr and Ferguson each suggest that there is some kind of legal violation.
December 11, 2024 at 12:05 AM
Both of Trump’s new appointees — Brendan Carr at the FCC and Andrew Ferguson at the FTC — are going after NewsGuard, which rates news sites for their trustworthiness. Newsmax gets a low rating, and Carr and Ferguson each suggest that there is some kind of legal violation.