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Josh Fiallo is a Florida-based breaking news reporter at The Daily Beast, where he writes about crime, politics, world news, and all things Sunshine State. His recent coverage includes stories on the victims of Israel’s war with Hamas, a mass shooting in Maine, and a bizarre mayoral election that included spats, Speedos, and the embracing of white nationalists. He is a former reporter for the Tampa Bay Times, where he covered local cops, courts, and was the paper’s primary hurricane reporter. Send him tips at josh.fiallo@thedailybeast.com

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Why Musk Called Trump’s Trade Guru By Bizarre Nickname ‘Ron’

🤯🤯🤯

The two are in an open blood feud despite being in Trump’s inner circle. But Navarro’s backstory is even weirder than their fight.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 08, 2025

Musk Expresses Disdain for Tariffs in Veiled Shot at Trump

FRIENDLY FIRE

The late economist Milton Friedman despised levies on trade. Tesla’s CEO appears to feel the same.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 07, 2025

Trump Vows to Veto Bill Blocking Tariffs as Markets Reel

SEPARATION OF POWERS

A bipartisan push in Congress would return the power to impose tariffs to the legislature.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 07, 2025

Trump Threatens to DOUBLE Market-Crashing Tariffs on China

WHOLE HOG

Beijing will have to withdraw its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. if it wants to avoid the additional duty, the president said.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 07, 2025

Trump Orders Four Mile Military Parade for His 79th Birthday

SHOW OF FARCE

The president was previously forced to abandon plans for a procession in Washington, D.C., due to its colossal price tag.

Lauren Lewis, Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 07, 2025

Judge Defies White House to Order Deported Maryland Dad Home

TOE TO TOE

A federal judge ruled Friday that Kilmar Abrego Garcia must be back stateside by midnight Monday.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 04, 2025

Trump’s Own Tariffs Killed His Push to Sell TikTok

HOW’S THAT FOR TIMING

A months-in-the-making TikTok sale was finalized this week. Then came “Liberation Day” tariffs.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 04, 2025

WATCH: Suspect Tackled in Court After Attacking Own Attorney

WILD SCENE

The woman’s attorney hardly flinched.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 04, 2025

Russell Brand Makes Himself the Victim After Rape Charge

TURNING THE TABLES

The comedian was charged with rape, indecent assault, and more on Friday.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 04, 2025

Judge Accuses Trump of Acting ‘in Bad Faith’ on Deportations

‘SKETCHY’ BUSINESS

The president’s least-favorite judge says he is considering holding administration officials in contempt.

Josh Fiallo | Published Apr 03, 2025

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