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Arya Hodjat is a former breaking news intern for The Daily Beast. He graduated from the University of Maryland this past spring with degrees in journalism and political science, and was the managing editor of the school newspaper, The Diamondback, where he oversaw the paper's final print edition. Arya lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, where he enjoys Metro rides, the New England Patriots, and playing with his cat, Nico.

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Far-Right Platform Gab Goes Offline Over ‘Security Breach’

CANCELED

According to the site’s Twitter account, it went offline “to investigate a security breach.” The platform was indeed hacked last month.

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

RNC Moves Donor Retreat to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago: WaPo

NO LIMITS

The former president formally requested the RNC stop using his likeness earlier this month.

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

Mich. Teen Accidentally Set Off Homemade Explosive at School

CLASS STRUGGLE

The explosion injured six people, including the student who brought the device to school. The district’s superintendent said it was “a serious lack of judgment.”

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

Brazil’s Lula Cleared of Charges, Can Run Against Bolsonaro

TITLE FIGHT

Lula, 75, spent two years in prison in the corruption case, his conviction overturned by Brazil’s Supreme Court on Monday.

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

Trump’s DOI Spox Tweeted That Obama Era Left ‘Rotten Stench’

INTERIOR’S INTERIOR

Ben Goldey, who departed Interior at the end of the Trump administration, later went to work for QAnon-curious Rep. Lauren Boebert.

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

NY GOP Lawmakers Announce Cuomo Impeachment Resolution

SEEING RED

“There’s been one bombshell after another,” Minority Leader Will Barclay said.

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

MyPillow CEO: Election ‘Criminals’ Should Get Help From Me

PILLOW CASE

“If you’re one of the criminals, because maybe you can work out a deal, so you don’t [get] the longest sentences.”

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

Charges Permanently Dropped Against Breonna Taylor's BF

SMALL MERCY

Kenneth Walker had originally been charged with assault and attempted murder of a police officer in the March 13 incident. A judge dismissed those charges with prejudice Monday.

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

Harry, Meghan Tell-All Got More Viewers Than Emmys, Globes

WATCH THE THRONE

The CBS interview with the power couple drew in an average of just over 17 million viewers.

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 08, 2021

MacKenzie Scott, Bezos’ Billionaire Ex, Weds Science Teacher

AMAZON WOMAN

The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday that Scott had tied the knot with Seattle private school teacher Dan Jewett.

Arya Hodjat | Published Mar 07, 2021

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