Josh Kovensky

Investigative Reporter
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.
Trump Admin Ups Defiance Of Court Over Alien Enemies Act Removals
DOJ shocks DC chief judge by asserting right to ignore verbal court order, refusing to respond to basic questions about case
03.17.25 | 6:46 pm
At Best, A Pointless Detour
This is your TPM evening briefing.
03.11.25 | 6:36 pm
EXCLUSIVE: Trump Makes Aggressive New Claim of Executive Power To Circumvent The Senate 
In email obtained by TPM, White House claims that Trump can appoint whoever he wants – absent Congress.
03.07.25 | 5:31 pm
One Agency Held Off The DOGE Invasion And Is Now Fighting Back
Legal complaint narrates US African Development Foundation's efforts to stop DOGE from muscling its way into their building.
03.06.25 | 5:43 pm
Trump Loses On USAID Spending Freeze At Supreme Court 
In a scathing dissent, Alito accused the majority of ‘judicial hubris.’
03.05.25 | 10:15 am
They Only Have One Move
03.01.25 | 9:00 am
Trump And Vance Ambush Zelensky In Prelude To Betrayal
JD Vance egged on the president, setting the stage for the US to abandon a key American ally in televised Oval Office meeting.
02.28.25 | 3:06 pm