David Kurtz

 Have a tip? Send it Here!
David Kurtz is TPM's executive editor and Washington Bureau chief. He oversees the news operations of TPM.

Where Do They Find These Guys?

Josh Kovensky has the fascinating backstory on a third, lesser-known figure in the alleged Roger Stone-Jerome Corsi Wikileaks’ outreach effort during the summer and fall of 2016.

Extraordinary Abuse Of Power

It keeps happening – right in front of our eyes.

A LOT Here

Read the new Michael Cohen plea agreement and criminal information, which implicates both President Trump and his family.

Dun, Dun
‘Freakishly Unusual’

Manafort maintaining JDA with Trump while ostensibly cooperating with Mueller was “freakishly unusual,” Tierney Sneed reports for Prime subscribers.

He Didn’t Have To Do This

What’s especially notable about Chief Justice John Roberts’ rebuke of President Trump is that it seems to have come in the form of a statement from the Supreme Court after the Associated Press apparently asked for a response to Trump’s remarks. This wasn’t an off-the-cuff remark at some seminar or symposium.

Stop Bothering Me, Kid

Robert Mueller having none of George Papadopoulos reneging on plea deal and trying to avoid jail.

Just Leaving This Here

Why President Trump hasn’t visited troops in Afghanistan or Iraq, according to the Washington Post:

Read More 

What’s Going On With Those Reported Charges Against Assange? Prime Badge
Coming Home To Roost

Avowed neo-Nazi who praised Pittsburgh synagogue shooter cited the “migrant caravan” as justification in interview with FBI, according to new filing by prosecutors.

Masthead Masthead
Founder & Editor-in-Chief:
Executive Editor:
Managing Editor:
Deputy Editor:
Editor at Large:
General Counsel:
Publisher:
Head of Product:
Director of Technology:
Associate Publisher:
Front End Developer:
Senior Designer: