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Zachary Folk is a freelance breaking news reporter at the Daily Beast. He is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and previously covered breaking news, politics, and local New York City news at various publications, including Forbes and the New York Post.

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Divers Make Major Discovery After Tragic D.C. Plane Crash

PIECE OF THE PUZZLE

Investigators are analyzing the plane’s flight recorder data in a lab, and expect to produce a preliminary report on the crash in 30 days.

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 30, 2025

Zuckerberg Sells Employees on ‘Partnership’ With Trump Admin

TOUGH CROWD

The Meta CEO spoke to his staff at an all-hands meeting on Thursday, defending his Trump-era strategy .

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 30, 2025

Trump Says He Won’t ‘Go Swimming’ To D.C. Plane Crash Site

OUT OF HIS DEPTH

The president said he had a plan to meet with some of the families of the 67 people believed dead after the mid-air collision above the Potomac River.

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 30, 2025

American Airlines CEO Makes Somber Remarks After D.C. Crash

‘DEEP SORROW’

The airline’s CEO confirmed that 60 passengers and four crew members were onboard the jet that crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C.

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 30, 2025

‘Gold Bar Bob’ Menendez Throws His Lot in With Trump

‘WITCH HUNT’

The former Democratic senator from New Jersey praised President Donald Trump for his repeated attacks on the Justice Department.

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 29, 2025

Chilling Video Shows Blast From Midair Collision Over D.C.

HORROR IN THE SKIES

A passenger jet collided with a helicopter above the Potomac River on Wednesday night, authorities said.

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 29, 2025

Pentagon Agency Pauses Holocaust Remembrance Days for Staff

FORGET NEVER FORGET

The DIA said it would end “special observations” for 11 holidays and heritage months as federal agencies work to implement executive orders targeting DEI initiatives.

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 29, 2025

‘Gold Bar Bob’ Menendez Handed Harsh Prison Sentence

HE’S STEEL BAR BOB NOW

The former New Jersey senator was previously found guilty on charges including bribery and acting as a foreign agent.

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 29, 2025

Republican Retreat No-Show Airs Out All His Grievances

CHIP OFF THE OL’ BLOCK

Rep. Chip Roy opted to stay home and snipe at his colleagues on social media.

Juliegrace Brufke, Zachary Folk | Published Jan 29, 2025

Kennedys Torn Apart by Claims of Drugs and Animal Cruelty

FAMILY FEUD

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s family members have spent the last year condemning the Trump nominee both during and after his independent presidential campaign.

Zachary Folk | Published Jan 28, 2025

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