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John Light

John Light is TPM's executive editor, based in New York. He previously worked as a producer for Bill Moyers and WNYC and has written for The Atlantic, Slate, Reuters and Grist.
john@talkingpointsmemo.com
EDITORS' BLOG
Everything You Might Have Missed On The Reconciliation Negotiations
10.12.21 | 6:27 pm
UNITED STATES - AUGUST 9: Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., are seen in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, August 9, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - AUGUST 9: Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., right, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., are seen in the U.S. Capitol on Monday, August 9, 2021. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
EDITORS' BLOG
Where Things Stand: But What If There Was No Debt Ceiling? Prime Badge
This is your TPM evening briefing.
09.23.21 | 6:15 pm
EDITORS' BLOG
Where Things Stand: Loudmouthed Former Guv Gets Surprising Endorsement For Comeback Bid Prime Badge
09.22.21 | 6:15 pm
LIVE BLOG
Man Who Claimed To Have Bomb Surrenders To Police Near Capitol
08.19.21 | 11:29 pm
ESZTERGOM, HUNGARY - AUGUST 07: Tucker Carlson speaks during the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) Feszt on August 7, 2021 in Esztergom, Hungary. The multiday political event was organized by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), a privately managed foundation that recently received more than $1.7 billion in government money and assets. The leader of its main board, Balazs Orban, who is also a state secretary in the prime minister's office, said MCC's priority is promoting "patriotism" among the next generation of Hungary's leaders. (Photo by Janos Kummer/Getty Images) ESZTERGOM, HUNGARY - AUGUST 07: Tucker Carlson speaks during the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC) Feszt on August 7, 2021 in Esztergom, Hungary. The multiday political event was organized by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium (MCC), a privately managed foundation that recently received more than $1.7 billion in government money and assets. The leader of its main board, Balazs Orban, who is also a state secretary in the prime minister's office, said MCC's priority is promoting "patriotism" among the next generation of Hungary's leaders. (Photo by Janos Kummer/Getty Images)
MORNING MEMO
The MAGA Freakout Over Afghan Refugees Kicks Into Overdrive
08.17.21 | 7:31 am
LIVE BLOG
After Checking The ‘Bipartisanship’ Box, Senate Begins Work On Budget Resolution
08.10.21 | 5:25 pm
LIVE BLOG
Senate Dems Release Historic, All-Encompassing Budget Resolution
08.10.21 | 10:28 am
EDITORS' BLOG
Where Things Stand: On To The Main Course
This is your TPM afternoon briefing.
08.09.21 | 6:15 pm
LIVE BLOG
Senate Work To Pass Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Continues Through Weekend
08.08.21 | 9:29 pm
NEWS
Cheney Will Reportedly Deliver One Of Two Opening Statements For Jan. 6 Committee
07.26.21 | 12:49 pm

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