Zac Weisz
@zacweisz.bsky.social
Senior reporter @gzeromedia.com | Formerly: @nationaljournal.com, Oxford Economics economist 📧 weisz@eurasiagroup.net
A US president wants an Iran deal, and Benjamin Netanyahu wants to stop it. It's 2015 all over again, but with Trump instead of Obama.
If you stare closer at the details, though, the change in president isn't the only major difference from a decade ago.
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If you stare closer at the details, though, the change in president isn't the only major difference from a decade ago.
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Bibi and Trump beef over Iran plan
The US president is keen for a deal with Iran, whereas his Israeli counterpart wants to strike the proverbial iron while it’s hot.
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May 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A US president wants an Iran deal, and Benjamin Netanyahu wants to stop it. It's 2015 all over again, but with Trump instead of Obama.
If you stare closer at the details, though, the change in president isn't the only major difference from a decade ago.
www.gzeromedia.com/news/analysi...
If you stare closer at the details, though, the change in president isn't the only major difference from a decade ago.
www.gzeromedia.com/news/analysi...
What's the real reason for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Washington, D.C., this week?
Spoiler alert: It's got nothing to do with the disputes about his controversial land-use reforms.
Read all about in this feature for @gzeromedia.com
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Spoiler alert: It's got nothing to do with the disputes about his controversial land-use reforms.
Read all about in this feature for @gzeromedia.com
www.gzeromedia.com/news/analysi...
The real reason South Africa’s president is coming to Washington
If recent headlines are anything to go by, you’d think that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington, D.C. this week is an effort to rebut US President Donald Trump’s belief that ...
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May 20, 2025 at 7:54 PM
What's the real reason for South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's visit to Washington, D.C., this week?
Spoiler alert: It's got nothing to do with the disputes about his controversial land-use reforms.
Read all about in this feature for @gzeromedia.com
www.gzeromedia.com/news/analysi...
Spoiler alert: It's got nothing to do with the disputes about his controversial land-use reforms.
Read all about in this feature for @gzeromedia.com
www.gzeromedia.com/news/analysi...
Will China respond to Trump's latest tariff threat? That 50% one? Read my piece for @gzeromedia.com
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Don’t call it a trade war
In the latest twist of the United States’ trade war with China and the world, US President Donald Trump declared Monday that he would impose an additional 50% levy on Chinese imports on April 9 if Bei...
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April 7, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Will China respond to Trump's latest tariff threat? That 50% one? Read my piece for @gzeromedia.com
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And here it is: my final piece for National Journal's Hotline, on the importance of nonpartisan journalism — and my baseless optimism that it still has a place in American society.
So long, Hotline!
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So long, Hotline!
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Ye Of Little Media Faith
One last piece from National Journal’s resident Brit.
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March 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
And here it is: my final piece for National Journal's Hotline, on the importance of nonpartisan journalism — and my baseless optimism that it still has a place in American society.
So long, Hotline!
njour.nl/s/727988?unl...
So long, Hotline!
njour.nl/s/727988?unl...
Today is a bittersweet day, as I will be leaving @nationaljournal.com after nearly 5 years in the company. From traipsing through Iowa to covering Trump's joint address to Congress, it's been the honor of a lifetime.
Stay tuned for my next move!
Stay tuned for my next move!
March 21, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Today is a bittersweet day, as I will be leaving @nationaljournal.com after nearly 5 years in the company. From traipsing through Iowa to covering Trump's joint address to Congress, it's been the honor of a lifetime.
Stay tuned for my next move!
Stay tuned for my next move!
Quite the room of people leaving Congress after Trump's speech, including Musk and three of the president's children (Ivanka, Don Jr., and Eric)
March 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Quite the room of people leaving Congress after Trump's speech, including Musk and three of the president's children (Ivanka, Don Jr., and Eric)
Here in Congress to report on Trump's joint address to Congress.
Elon Musk is in the gallery, wearing a suit. He briefly shook hands with those nearby, but has been relatively quiet since.
Elon Musk is in the gallery, wearing a suit. He briefly shook hands with those nearby, but has been relatively quiet since.
March 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Here in Congress to report on Trump's joint address to Congress.
Elon Musk is in the gallery, wearing a suit. He briefly shook hands with those nearby, but has been relatively quiet since.
Elon Musk is in the gallery, wearing a suit. He briefly shook hands with those nearby, but has been relatively quiet since.
The UK has had its own Elon Musk before, and his name was Dominic Cummings—he was Boris Johnson's chief adviser.
The Johnson-Cummings relationship didn't end well, a warning sign for Musk. My piece for @nationaljournal.com (and it's free!)
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The Johnson-Cummings relationship didn't end well, a warning sign for Musk. My piece for @nationaljournal.com (and it's free!)
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727710/old...
Old DOGE, Same Tricks
What Elon Musk can learn from his British counterpart.
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March 3, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The UK has had its own Elon Musk before, and his name was Dominic Cummings—he was Boris Johnson's chief adviser.
The Johnson-Cummings relationship didn't end well, a warning sign for Musk. My piece for @nationaljournal.com (and it's free!)
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727710/old...
The Johnson-Cummings relationship didn't end well, a warning sign for Musk. My piece for @nationaljournal.com (and it's free!)
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727710/old...
Andrew and his brother Tristan Tate were "charged with human trafficking, sexual misconduct and money laundering, as well as starting an organised crime group. They have denied wrongdoing."
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Trump administration pressures Romania to lift restrictions on Tate brothers
Tristan and Andrew Tate have been charged with sexual misconduct, organised crime and money laundering
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February 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Andrew and his brother Tristan Tate were "charged with human trafficking, sexual misconduct and money laundering, as well as starting an organised crime group. They have denied wrongdoing."
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About to join SiriusXM's POTUS to talk about how the Democrats plan to rebuild.
Channel 124!
Channel 124!
February 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
About to join SiriusXM's POTUS to talk about how the Democrats plan to rebuild.
Channel 124!
Channel 124!
Democratic leaders identified their biggest challenge as they elected a new chair: bolstering the party's struggling brand.
My piece for @nationaljournal.com on the biggest questions facing new DNC Chair Ken Martin.
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My piece for @nationaljournal.com on the biggest questions facing new DNC Chair Ken Martin.
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Democrats Try to Find Faith Again
Party leaders identified their biggest challenge as they elected a new chair.
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February 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Democratic leaders identified their biggest challenge as they elected a new chair: bolstering the party's struggling brand.
My piece for @nationaljournal.com on the biggest questions facing new DNC Chair Ken Martin.
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727448/dem...
My piece for @nationaljournal.com on the biggest questions facing new DNC Chair Ken Martin.
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727448/dem...
NEW: President Trump wants to end DEI initiatives, saying he wants to prioritize "individual initiative" over "mandates".
He also has hardly any Black officials in his inner circle.
My piece for @nationaljournal.com
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He also has hardly any Black officials in his inner circle.
My piece for @nationaljournal.com
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Trump’s Do or DEI
The president, who wants to end DEI initiatives, has hardly any Black officials in his inner circle.
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January 29, 2025 at 8:48 PM
NEW: President Trump wants to end DEI initiatives, saying he wants to prioritize "individual initiative" over "mandates".
He also has hardly any Black officials in his inner circle.
My piece for @nationaljournal.com
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727414/tru...
He also has hardly any Black officials in his inner circle.
My piece for @nationaljournal.com
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727414/tru...
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Get to know names like Margo Martin. @zacweisz.bsky.social rounds up the top players in the new administration based on deep background conversations with GOP strategists. (unlocked)
The top influencers in Trump’s White House
Meet the decision-makers in the president's inner circle.
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January 28, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Get to know names like Margo Martin. @zacweisz.bsky.social rounds up the top players in the new administration based on deep background conversations with GOP strategists. (unlocked)
NEW: The leading figures in Trump's White House.
Read more to learn about White House Counsel David Warrington and special assistant Margo Martin.
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Read more to learn about White House Counsel David Warrington and special assistant Margo Martin.
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The top influencers in Trump’s White House
Meet the decision-makers in the president's inner circle.
www.nationaljournal.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
NEW: The leading figures in Trump's White House.
Read more to learn about White House Counsel David Warrington and special assistant Margo Martin.
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Read more to learn about White House Counsel David Warrington and special assistant Margo Martin.
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REVIEW: Wrapping inauguration day, from the perspective of Trump's supporters—one of whom waited 12 hours in frigid temperatures to make it into Capital One Arena for the parade.
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A parade of pomp, ceremony, and executive orders
The view inside another norm-breaking Trump inauguration.
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January 21, 2025 at 12:39 AM
REVIEW: Wrapping inauguration day, from the perspective of Trump's supporters—one of whom waited 12 hours in frigid temperatures to make it into Capital One Arena for the parade.
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727317/a-p...
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Kamala Harris confirms Donald Trump as the victor of the 2024 election on a peaceful Jan. 6.
A roundup of today's national politics news here 👇
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A roundup of today's national politics news here 👇
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Harris affirms Trump victory on peaceful Jan. 6
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January 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Kamala Harris confirms Donald Trump as the victor of the 2024 election on a peaceful Jan. 6.
A roundup of today's national politics news here 👇
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727196/har...
A roundup of today's national politics news here 👇
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727196/har...
It’s diagnosis time for Democrats, as the candidates for party chair chime in on how they can adjust their immigration messaging.
My piece for @nationaljournal.com
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My piece for @nationaljournal.com
www.nationaljournal.com/s/727143/dnc...
DNC chair candidates diagnose Democrats' immigration issues
The border was the Democratic Party’s Achilles' heel in 2024.
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December 30, 2024 at 11:47 PM
It’s diagnosis time for Democrats, as the candidates for party chair chime in on how they can adjust their immigration messaging.
My piece for @nationaljournal.com
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My piece for @nationaljournal.com
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"The police in Australia are looking for several people who they believe intentionally set fire to a synagogue in a suburb of Melbourne on Friday morning."
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Arsonists Set Fire to Melbourne Synagogue
Witnesses saw two people pouring accelerant in the synagogue early Friday, the police said. Australia’s prime minister condemned the attack as antisemitism.
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December 6, 2024 at 3:59 PM
"The police in Australia are looking for several people who they believe intentionally set fire to a synagogue in a suburb of Melbourne on Friday morning."
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/w...
www.nytimes.com/2024/12/06/w...
About to be on SiriusXM channel 124 with Brian Ross — tune in!
December 5, 2024 at 6:01 PM
About to be on SiriusXM channel 124 with Brian Ross — tune in!
NEW: The anti-incumbency winds have pushed several parties out of government this year.
Republicans believe they can reverse these currents.
My piece on how they plan to do this, for @nationaljournal.com
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Republicans believe they can reverse these currents.
My piece on how they plan to do this, for @nationaljournal.com
www.nationaljournal.com/s/726955/the...
The GOP’s plan to defy political gravity
Republicans say Trump can overcome the global anti-incumbent trend.
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December 5, 2024 at 1:49 PM
NEW: The anti-incumbency winds have pushed several parties out of government this year.
Republicans believe they can reverse these currents.
My piece on how they plan to do this, for @nationaljournal.com
www.nationaljournal.com/s/726955/the...
Republicans believe they can reverse these currents.
My piece on how they plan to do this, for @nationaljournal.com
www.nationaljournal.com/s/726955/the...