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Josh Kovensky

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Josh Kovensky is an investigative reporter for Talking Points Memo, based in New York. He previously worked for the Kyiv Post in Ukraine, covering politics, business, and corruption there.
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WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 7: Randy Credico and his dog Bianca arrive at U.S. District Court, September 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. Credico, a comedian with ties to Roger Stone, was subpoenaed by special counsel Robert Mueller and will testify before the grand jury on Friday. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 7: Randy Credico and his dog Bianca arrive at U.S. District Court, September 7, 2018 in Washington, DC. Credico, a comedian with ties to Roger Stone, was subpoenaed by special counsel Robert Mueller and will testify before the grand jury on Friday. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Stone Claims Vindication After Releasing Texts With Supposed ‘Conduit’
11.14.18 | 6:11 pm
Neo-Nazi DC Bros Linked To Synagogue Shooter Had Extensive ‘Alt-Right’ Ties
11.14.18 | 2:49 pm
Giuliani Takes On Strange Ukrainian Bedfellows
11.14.18 | 6:00 am
WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 14: Aryo Pirouznia, coordinator of the Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran (SMCCDI), speaks during a news conference at the National Press Club October 14, 2004 in Washington, DC. Pirouznia said Hassan Nemazee, who has raised money for John Kerry's presidential campaign, filed a $10 million lawsuit in a Texas court charging the SMCCDI and Pirouznia with libeling him by suggesting he is a supporter of the Islamist regime in Iran. Pirouznia claims that the lawsuit s frivolous and has filed a counter suit. With him are his attorney Bob Jenevein (C) and author Jerome Corsi. (Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images) WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 14: Aryo Pirouznia, coordinator of the Student Movement Coordination Committee for Democracy in Iran (SMCCDI), speaks during a news conference at the National Press Club October 14, 2004 in Washington, DC. Pirouznia said Hassan Nemazee, who has raised money for John Kerry's presidential campaign, filed a $10 million lawsuit in a Texas court charging the SMCCDI and Pirouznia with libeling him by suggesting he is a supporter of the Islamist regime in Iran. Pirouznia claims that the lawsuit s frivolous and has filed a counter suit. With him are his attorney Bob Jenevein (C) and author Jerome Corsi. (Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images)
In Lengthy Rant, Stone Ally Jerome Corsi Claims He’s Expecting Indictment
11.13.18 | 10:58 am
UNITED STATES - July 23: Matt Whitaker (R) Iowa is interviewed at Roll Call office in Washington, D.C. (Photo By Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - July 23: Matt Whitaker (R) Iowa is interviewed at Roll Call office in Washington, D.C. (Photo By Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call)
WSJ: FBI Probing Company With Ties To Matthew Whitaker That Was Closed By FTC
11.09.18 | 5:05 pm
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Department of Justice Chief of Staff Matt Whitaker, the FBI's Kristi Johnson and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions participate in a round table event with the Joint Interagency Task Force - South (JIATF-S) foreign liaison officers and at the Department of Justice Kennedy building August 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. Based in Key West, Florida, the JIATF-S is tasked with stopping the flow of illicit drugs with the cooperation of other agencies and international partners, including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Honduras, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and the United Kingdom. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Department of Justice Chief of Staff Matt Whitaker, the FBI's Kristi Johnson and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions participate in a round table event with the Joint Interagency Task Force - South (JIATF-S) foreign liaison officers and at the Department of Justice Kennedy building August 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. Based in Key West, Florida, the JIATF-S is tasked with stopping the flow of illicit drugs with the cooperation of other agencies and international partners, including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Honduras, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and the United Kingdom. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Email Shows Whitaker Stiff-Arming Consumer For Firm Shut Down By FTC
11.09.18 | 3:48 pm
UNITED STATES - July 23: Matt Whitaker (R) Iowa is interviewed at Roll Call office in Washington, D.C. (Photo By Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - July 23: Matt Whitaker (R) Iowa is interviewed at Roll Call office in Washington, D.C. (Photo By Douglas Graham/CQ Roll Call)
Before DOJ, Whitaker Spent 3 Years At Right-Wing Advocacy Group Attacking Dems
11.09.18 | 10:49 am
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Jeff Yohai and Jessica Manafort attend Gabrielle's Angel Foundation 2013 ANGEL BALL at Cipriani Wall St on October 29, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 29: Jeff Yohai and Jessica Manafort attend Gabrielle's Angel Foundation 2013 ANGEL BALL at Cipriani Wall St on October 29, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Patrick McMullan/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Ex-Manafort Son-In-Law Allegedly Bragged About Aiding Mueller Probe As Part Of Scam
11.08.18 | 11:26 am
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Department of Justice Chief of Staff Matt Whitaker, the FBI's Kristi Johnson and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions participate in a round table event with the Joint Interagency Task Force - South (JIATF-S) foreign liaison officers and at the Department of Justice Kennedy building August 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. Based in Key West, Florida, the JIATF-S is tasked with stopping the flow of illicit drugs with the cooperation of other agencies and international partners, including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Honduras, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and the United Kingdom. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: (L-R) Department of Justice Chief of Staff Matt Whitaker, the FBI's Kristi Johnson and U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions participate in a round table event with the Joint Interagency Task Force - South (JIATF-S) foreign liaison officers and at the Department of Justice Kennedy building August 29, 2018 in Washington, DC. Based in Key West, Florida, the JIATF-S is tasked with stopping the flow of illicit drugs with the cooperation of other agencies and international partners, including Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Honduras, Mexico, the Netherlands, Panama, Peru, Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and the United Kingdom. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
DOJ Says Acting AG Matthew Whitaker Is Now Overseeing Robert Mueller’s Probe
11.07.18 | 3:56 pm
on June 21, 2017 in Washington, DC. on June 21, 2017 in Washington, DC.
A History Of New Acting AG Whitaker’s War On The Mueller Probe
11.07.18 | 3:39 pm

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