Corey Johnson
@coreygjohnson.bsky.social
Reporter @ProPublica; Winner of the @Pulitzer Prize; Atlanta, Ga native; @FAMU alum. Lover of great food, art, books, films and people. Keeper of secrets. Revealer of hidden truths.
My heart aches for the newsrooms at the Washington Post and Atlanta Journal-Constitution who suffered massive job losses this week. The damage from those decisions will be felt by us all.
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
My heart aches for the newsrooms at the Washington Post and Atlanta Journal-Constitution who suffered massive job losses this week. The damage from those decisions will be felt by us all.
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Breaking: Eight more prosecutors are leaving the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota, including Ana Voss, the current civil division chief, the Star Tribune reports.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Breaking: Eight more prosecutors are leaving the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Minnesota, including Ana Voss, the current civil division chief, the Star Tribune reports.
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BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM
BREAKING: The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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IRE, the nation’s largest journalism association, calls on the federal government to drop these charges and to acknowledge and respect the rights of journalists covering protests across the country.
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IRE condemns the arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort
Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) strongly condemns the arrests of independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, who covered a Jan. 18 protest against immigration enforcement at a church...
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January 30, 2026 at 8:56 PM
IRE, the nation’s largest journalism association, calls on the federal government to drop these charges and to acknowledge and respect the rights of journalists covering protests across the country.
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Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation. The latest from @propublica.org's @coreygjohnson.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/todd...
Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
The senators presented a letter demanding that top DOJ official Todd Blanche clarify the legality of his actions, pointing to ProPublica reporting that found he owned at least $159,000 in related asse...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:12 PM
Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation. The latest from @propublica.org's @coreygjohnson.bsky.social www.propublica.org/article/todd...
More impact from my investigation with @shaw.al: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing our reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in investments when he shut down crypto investigations. www.propublica.org/article/todd...
Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
The senators presented a letter demanding that top DOJ official Todd Blanche clarify the legality of his actions, pointing to ProPublica reporting that found he owned at least $159,000 in related asse...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:47 PM
More impact from my investigation with @shaw.al: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing our reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in investments when he shut down crypto investigations. www.propublica.org/article/todd...
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NEW: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing ProPublica reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in related investments when he shut down crypto investigations at the DOJ.
Six Senators Accuse Deputy Attorney General of “Glaring” Crypto Conflict, Cite ProPublica Investigation
The senators presented a letter demanding that top DOJ official Todd Blanche clarify the legality of his actions, pointing to ProPublica reporting that found he owned at least $159,000 in related asse...
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January 29, 2026 at 9:35 PM
NEW: Six senators accused Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche of a “glaring” conflict of interest, citing ProPublica reporting that found he held at least $159,000 in related investments when he shut down crypto investigations at the DOJ.
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My ProPublica colleague @cengizyar.com was on @wbur.org's On Point today, talking about the ongoing events in Minneapolis. Listen to the whole episode here:
'Poorly trained, overwhelmed and inexperienced': Who are the newest ICE agents?
The number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents has doubled over the past year -- driven by a massive recruitments campaign. Who the new recruits are and how they’re being trained.
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January 27, 2026 at 9:45 PM
My ProPublica colleague @cengizyar.com was on @wbur.org's On Point today, talking about the ongoing events in Minneapolis. Listen to the whole episode here:
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My story. www.propublica.org/article/eric...
How Eric Adams Has Backed a Secretive NYPD Unit Ridden With Abuses
After NYPD officials warned about a unit’s aggressive policing, the mayor boosted the team led by his allies. “The unit effectively reported directly to City Hall,” a former police official said.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:45 PM
My story. www.propublica.org/article/eric...
Taxpayer funded officials lying to taxpayers is a problem that threatens everyone. The fact that you can face criminal penalties for deceiving a cop, but become elevated and celebrated after defrauding the citizenry is a fatal defect in the whole democratic experiment.
January 25, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Taxpayer funded officials lying to taxpayers is a problem that threatens everyone. The fact that you can face criminal penalties for deceiving a cop, but become elevated and celebrated after defrauding the citizenry is a fatal defect in the whole democratic experiment.
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Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
F.B.I. Agent Who Tried to Investigate ICE Officer in Shooting Resigns
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January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Breaking NYT:
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
The FBI agent who sought to investigate the federal immigration officer who fatally shot Renee Good has resigned from the bureau, according to two people familiar with the matter, after leadership pressured her to discontinue a civil rights inquiry into the officer.
Following I and @shaw.al's investigation, an ethics watchdog group is seeking an investigation into whether Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche broke federal conflict-of-interest law. www.propublica.org/article/todd...
Complaint Accuses Trump’s Criminal Attorney of “Blatant” Crypto Conflict in His Role at DOJ
A watchdog group is seeking an inspector general investigation into Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche after ProPublica reported that he had ordered changes to crypto prosecutions while owning more ...
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January 23, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Following I and @shaw.al's investigation, an ethics watchdog group is seeking an investigation into whether Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche broke federal conflict-of-interest law. www.propublica.org/article/todd...
For a movie that had lots to say about revolutionary resistance to white supremacist attacks on immigrants, the One Battle After Another award winners were strikingly silent at the Golden Globes about ICE and the current controversies in Minnesota and New York.
January 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
For a movie that had lots to say about revolutionary resistance to white supremacist attacks on immigrants, the One Battle After Another award winners were strikingly silent at the Golden Globes about ICE and the current controversies in Minnesota and New York.
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NEW: Second video shows ICE shooting in Minneapolis. A woman, a U.S. citizen, was killed
January 7, 2026 at 6:19 PM
NEW: Second video shows ICE shooting in Minneapolis. A woman, a U.S. citizen, was killed
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1. Todd Blanche held between $159,000-$485,000 in crypto investments
2. To get confirmed as DOJ #2, he committed to divesting
3. He issued a memo ending investigations into crypto companies
4. Then he transferred the assets to family
See the problem?
2. To get confirmed as DOJ #2, he committed to divesting
3. He issued a memo ending investigations into crypto companies
4. Then he transferred the assets to family
See the problem?
Top DOJ Official Todd Blanche Shut Down Crypto Enforcement While Holding Crypto Assets
The second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trump’s personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, exper...
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December 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
1. Todd Blanche held between $159,000-$485,000 in crypto investments
2. To get confirmed as DOJ #2, he committed to divesting
3. He issued a memo ending investigations into crypto companies
4. Then he transferred the assets to family
See the problem?
2. To get confirmed as DOJ #2, he committed to divesting
3. He issued a memo ending investigations into crypto companies
4. Then he transferred the assets to family
See the problem?
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I went to Albany, Ga., 5 years ago to write about Covid-19, but I realized there was a bigger story to be told about the unchecked power of our health care system and who benefits from its growth.
Spoiler: Far too few of us. @propublica.org
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Spoiler: Far too few of us. @propublica.org
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Sick in a Hospital Town, Part 1: The Business of Care
Welcome to Albany, Georgia, where one hospital dominates the political and economic landscape. The story of Phoebe Putney Memorial is the story of American health care.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I went to Albany, Ga., 5 years ago to write about Covid-19, but I realized there was a bigger story to be told about the unchecked power of our health care system and who benefits from its growth.
Spoiler: Far too few of us. @propublica.org
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Spoiler: Far too few of us. @propublica.org
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Todd Blanche, the second-highest official at the DOJ, issued a memo to shut down enforcement against crypto companies while he still held more than $150,000 in crypto investments, ProPublica found. One expert called it “an obvious conflict of interest.”
Top DOJ Official Todd Blanche Shut Down Crypto Enforcement While Holding Crypto Assets
The second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trump’s personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, exper...
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December 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Todd Blanche, the second-highest official at the DOJ, issued a memo to shut down enforcement against crypto companies while he still held more than $150,000 in crypto investments, ProPublica found. One expert called it “an obvious conflict of interest.”
I'd be honored if you would read my latest. Brought to you courtesy of a copious amount of blood, sweat and tears: DOJ official Todd Blanche shut down enforcement against crypto companies while he still held more than $150,000 in crypto investments.
www.propublica.org/article/todd...
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Top DOJ Official Todd Blanche Shut Down Crypto Enforcement While Holding Crypto Assets
The second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trump’s personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, exper...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I'd be honored if you would read my latest. Brought to you courtesy of a copious amount of blood, sweat and tears: DOJ official Todd Blanche shut down enforcement against crypto companies while he still held more than $150,000 in crypto investments.
www.propublica.org/article/todd...
www.propublica.org/article/todd...
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NEW: Todd Blanche, the second-highest official at the DOJ, issued a memo to shut down enforcement against crypto companies while he still held more than $150,000 in crypto investments, ProPublica found.
One expert called it “an obvious conflict of interest.”
One expert called it “an obvious conflict of interest.”
Top DOJ Official Shut Down Enforcement Against Crypto Companies While Holding More Than $150,000 in Crypto Investments
The second-highest official at the DOJ, Todd Blanche rose to prominence as Trump’s personal defense attorney. His actions violated the federal conflicts of interest law and his ethics agreement, experts told ProPublica.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:08 PM
NEW: Todd Blanche, the second-highest official at the DOJ, issued a memo to shut down enforcement against crypto companies while he still held more than $150,000 in crypto investments, ProPublica found.
One expert called it “an obvious conflict of interest.”
One expert called it “an obvious conflict of interest.”
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Today would be a good day for y’all to read @coreygjohnson.bsky.social ‘s
2024/2025 gun industry investigation, Without Knowledge or Consent. Basically breaks down an origin story to consider when pondering America’s appetite for gun violence: www.propublica.org/series/witho... @propublica.org
2024/2025 gun industry investigation, Without Knowledge or Consent. Basically breaks down an origin story to consider when pondering America’s appetite for gun violence: www.propublica.org/series/witho... @propublica.org
Without Knowledge or Consent Archives
For decades, gun manufacturers gathered sensitive, intimate information from their customers and secretly shared it with political operatives to help elect firearm-friendly politicians.
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December 14, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Today would be a good day for y’all to read @coreygjohnson.bsky.social ‘s
2024/2025 gun industry investigation, Without Knowledge or Consent. Basically breaks down an origin story to consider when pondering America’s appetite for gun violence: www.propublica.org/series/witho... @propublica.org
2024/2025 gun industry investigation, Without Knowledge or Consent. Basically breaks down an origin story to consider when pondering America’s appetite for gun violence: www.propublica.org/series/witho... @propublica.org
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ICYMI: My colleague Lizzie Presser joined MS NOW to discuss the heartbreaking case of 37 year old Tierra Walker. Walker is now the fourth woman in Texas we have reported on who died under the state's abortion ban youtube.com/watch?v=n24ySupfK2E&index=5
'Clearly what would have saved her life': Texas mother dies after she couldn't get an abortion
YouTube video by MS NOW
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November 19, 2025 at 9:25 PM
ICYMI: My colleague Lizzie Presser joined MS NOW to discuss the heartbreaking case of 37 year old Tierra Walker. Walker is now the fourth woman in Texas we have reported on who died under the state's abortion ban youtube.com/watch?v=n24ySupfK2E&index=5
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Now is a great time to join our fight for a fair contract! Sign onto our petition for a FAIR CONTRACT NOW 👇
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Fair Contract Now for ProPublica Guild
We, the workers of ProPublica, provide our readers with deeply researched, unbiased news that holds power to account. This work is more important now than ever, but our staff can’t properly contribute...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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Trump's secret police wages violent war on journalists... journalists are being shot intentionally with bean bags, chemical munitions and at least one was arrested for no reason. DHS spokesmen deny it's happening. But it's on tape and has been witnessed by dozens of citizens.
ICE Fires Chemical Weapon At TV Reporter In Broadview; 'Unprovoked' Attack Under Investigation
The attack came one day after ICE arrested another working journalist. "Absolutely unprovoked," the TV news reporter said. "My window was open and chemicals went all over my face. Been puking for two ...
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September 29, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Trump's secret police wages violent war on journalists... journalists are being shot intentionally with bean bags, chemical munitions and at least one was arrested for no reason. DHS spokesmen deny it's happening. But it's on tape and has been witnessed by dozens of citizens.
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A graveyard outside a state juvenile detention facility has been neglected by Maryland officials for decades.
A Post investigation found that state officials had grossly undercounted the number of Black children who died while in the facility's care. https://wapo.st/4gFjINr
A Post investigation found that state officials had grossly undercounted the number of Black children who died while in the facility's care. https://wapo.st/4gFjINr
September 27, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A graveyard outside a state juvenile detention facility has been neglected by Maryland officials for decades.
A Post investigation found that state officials had grossly undercounted the number of Black children who died while in the facility's care. https://wapo.st/4gFjINr
A Post investigation found that state officials had grossly undercounted the number of Black children who died while in the facility's care. https://wapo.st/4gFjINr
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He wanted to die. His wife fought for him. A psychiatrist was their last hope.
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“Just Let Me Die”: After Insurance Repeatedly Denied a Couple’s Claims, One Psychiatrist Was Their Last Hope
After a North Carolina man attempted suicide twice, his wife tried to get him help at an inpatient clinic. But their insurance provider refused to cover the treatment, deeming it “not medically necess...
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September 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
He wanted to die. His wife fought for him. A psychiatrist was their last hope.
www.propublica.org/article/ment...
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