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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An Outspoken Christian Nationalist Pastor Expands His Sway In Trump’s DC

Idaho pastor Doug Wilson is bringing his church to DC, and says he met with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in recent weeks.

By Josh Kovensky | May 22, 2025 10:50 a.m.

DHS Sent Detainees To South Sudan On Tuesday In Blatant Defiance Of Judge, Attorneys Allege

By Josh Kovensky | May 20, 2025 4:59 p.m.

GOP—With Some Key Dem Support—Poised To Give Trump The Green Light On Crypto Schemes

By Josh Kovensky | May 19, 2025 3:30 p.m.

Just How Unbounded Will Trump’s Power Be? Courts Get Closer To Weighing In

By Josh Kovensky | May 17, 2025 8:00 a.m.

Trump Admin Admits It Could Game Court System Without Nationwide Injunctions

There was a revealing exchange in Thursday's oral arguments about birthright citizenship and nationwide injunctions.

By Josh Kovensky | May 15, 2025 1:53 p.m.

If You Want Attention, Send In The Troops

This is your TPM evening briefing.

By Josh Kovensky | May 14, 2025 5:42 p.m.

One Judge Finds A Way To Uphold The Alien Enemies Act Removals

This is your TPM evening briefing.

By Josh Kovensky | May 13, 2025 6:55 p.m.

5 Points On How Crypto—And Trump Crypto Corruption—Are Causing Drama In The Senate

By Josh Kovensky | May 12, 2025 2:51 p.m.

The Tip Of The Birthright Citizenship Iceberg Floats Towards The Supreme Court

By Josh Kovensky | May 10, 2025 8:00 a.m.

Inside One Venezuelan’s Last-Minute Escape From a Flight to CECOT

The administration complied with a court order to yank a Venezuelan man off an El Salvador-bound flight shortly before it took off.

By Josh Kovensky | May 8, 2025 12:51 p.m.