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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.
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The Big Spenders Behind Tomorrow’s Arizona Primary Prime Badge
08.27.18 | 3:43 pm
on January 22, 2013 in Washington, DC. on January 22, 2013 in Washington, DC.
Today’s Agenda: The Political World Reponds To McCain’s Death Prime Badge
08.27.18 | 9:59 am
UNITED STATES - APRIL 26: EPA Director Scott Pruitt  testifies before a House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee hearing in Rayburn Building titled "The FY2019 Environmental Protection Agency Budget," on April 26, 2018. In addition to the budget, Pruitt faced questions about controversies that have occurred at the agency during his tenure. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) UNITED STATES - APRIL 26: EPA Director Scott Pruitt  testifies before a House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee hearing in Rayburn Building titled "The FY2019 Environmental Protection Agency Budget," on April 26, 2018. In addition to the budget, Pruitt faced questions about controversies that have occurred at the agency during his tenure. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Pruitt Only Used His Secret, Super-Expensive Phone Booth Once, And Other News: Your Prime Week In Review Prime Badge
08.25.18 | 9:00 am
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's attorney, chats with friends near the Loews Regency hotel on Park Ave on April 13, 2018 in New York City. Following FBI raids on his home, office and hotel room, the Department of Justice announced that they are placing him under criminal investigation. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images) NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 13: Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's attorney, chats with friends near the Loews Regency hotel on Park Ave on April 13, 2018 in New York City. Following FBI raids on his home, office and hotel room, the Department of Justice announced that they are placing him under criminal investigation. (Photo by Yana Paskova/Getty Images)
Michael Cohen’s Supposed To Be Rich. So Why Does He Need A GoFundMe? Prime Badge
08.24.18 | 3:43 pm
on November 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. on November 29, 2017 in Washington, DC.
Today’s Agenda: Trump Tries To Make Sessions Squirm Prime Badge
08.24.18 | 9:59 am
Wind Farms Kill Birds, Trump Gripes, As His Administration Relaxes Regs On Wind Farms Killing Birds
08.23.18 | 3:01 pm
ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 4:  Voters turn out to cast their ballots at polling locations on November 4, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 4:  Voters turn out to cast their ballots at polling locations on November 4, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
Is A Georgia County Using The ADA As An Excuse To Disenfranchise Voters? Prime Badge
08.23.18 | 12:40 pm
Today’s Agenda: So Many Entities Are Investigating Michael Cohen Prime Badge
08.23.18 | 10:23 am
Congressional GOPers Aren’t Too Interested In Election Meddling. Could Iran Change That? Prime Badge
08.22.18 | 12:25 pm
Today’s Agenda: Following Leads From A Blockbuster Day Prime Badge
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