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Martin Pengelly is DC bureau chief and correspondent for the Daily Beast. He was previously Washington breaking news correspondent, breaking news editor, and weekend editor for Guardian US. His first book, Brotherhood: When West Point Rugby Went To War, is published by Godine.

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SCOTUS Fells 40-Year-Old Chevron Deference and Brags

PUMPED

Climate activists lamented a victory for polluters after the right-wing Supreme Court ruled in favor of opponents of federal regulation.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 28, 2024

Supreme Court Leaks Opinion Overturning Extreme Abortion Ban

SCOTUS MELTDOWN

First the court leaked the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Now it has accidentally posted a key ruling on emergency abortions in Idaho.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 26, 2024

Next Squad Member to Face Primary Is Already Behind in Poll

FIRING THE SQUAD

Cori Bush of Missouri is the next progressive to be targeted after Jamaal Bowman fell in New York. Israel is dominating her race too.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 26, 2024

Debate Prep? Not for Trump, He’s Got to Rally in Philly

BROTHERLY SHOVE

President Biden will spend the weekend readying for the showdown in Atlanta but his challenger is out on the trail, targeting Black, Hispanic and young voters in a deep blue city.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 21, 2024

Steve Bannon Begs Supreme Court to Spare Him From Jail

HAIL MARY

He filed the long-shot attempt on Friday, 10 days before he must report to prison.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 21, 2024

Trump: Why My Crush on Debra Messing Turned to Hate

WILL AND NO GRACE

In a new book, “Apprentice in Wonderland,” Trump reveals why Messing—an outspoken critic— lives rent-free in his head, and secrets of his turn as NBC’s biggest star.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 18, 2024

I Played ‘Unhinged’ Trump to Get Biden Ready for 2020 Debate

I AM THE DON

Biden adviser Bob Bauer tells in a new book how he insulted Biden to his face after watching hours of tapes of Trump. The two candidates debate again next week.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 18, 2024
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‘Fauci Kills Puppies’: Inside the Fake ‘Beaglegate’ Scandal

DOG DAYS

In an eagerly awaited book, Anthony Fauci remembers the ludicrous claim that he funded cruel animal research—and how a call from Barack Obama helped make it all better.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 14, 2024

Trump: Pilots as Beautiful as Tom Cruise Say UFOs May Exist

CRUISE CONTROL

He told the influencer Logan Paul “it makes sense that there could be” alien life, though he himself “probably can’t say” he believes it.

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 14, 2024
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Volcanic Trump Screamed F-Bombs Then Said He Loved Me: Fauci

COVID BOOK LEAK

In his memoir “On Call,” Anthony Fauci tells how Trump lurched from crisis to crisis and said he would win in a “f***ing landslide.”

Martin Pengelly | Published Jun 14, 2024

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