Dan Diamond
@ddiamond.bsky.social
White House reporter at the Washington Post. Focused on politics, policy and public health. Democracy dies in darkness.
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Dan Diamond
@ddiamond.bsky.social
· Aug 28
been away + focused on a personal project
back at work later this year
back at work later this year
well I guess paternity leave is officially over
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Here is the child’s drawing.
January 27, 2026 at 4:09 AM
Here is the child’s drawing.
Trump today declared on Truth Social it is "TOO LATE!" to stop White House ballroom construction.
DOJ lawyers have been arguing something very different: that the plans are flexible and they’re complying with a federal review process.
A federal judge is weighing whether to halt Trump’s project.
DOJ lawyers have been arguing something very different: that the plans are flexible and they’re complying with a federal review process.
A federal judge is weighing whether to halt Trump’s project.
Trump says it’s ‘too late’ to stop White House ballroom construction
The president’s comments came after Justice Department lawyers argued that the ballroom plans can still be modified and they plan to wait for federal reviews.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 25, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Trump today declared on Truth Social it is "TOO LATE!" to stop White House ballroom construction.
DOJ lawyers have been arguing something very different: that the plans are flexible and they’re complying with a federal review process.
A federal judge is weighing whether to halt Trump’s project.
DOJ lawyers have been arguing something very different: that the plans are flexible and they’re complying with a federal review process.
A federal judge is weighing whether to halt Trump’s project.
A split screen tonight:
Minnesota shooting videos going viral online, as Trump hosts VIP screening of “Melania”
Minnesota shooting videos going viral online, as Trump hosts VIP screening of “Melania”
January 25, 2026 at 7:12 AM
A split screen tonight:
Minnesota shooting videos going viral online, as Trump hosts VIP screening of “Melania”
Minnesota shooting videos going viral online, as Trump hosts VIP screening of “Melania”
On tonight’s White House agenda:
Trump and guests will get a private screening of MELANIA, the documentary about the First Lady, @thr.com reports.
Attendees include Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Mike Tyson, per the article.
Trump and guests will get a private screening of MELANIA, the documentary about the First Lady, @thr.com reports.
Attendees include Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Mike Tyson, per the article.
January 25, 2026 at 1:49 AM
On tonight’s White House agenda:
Trump and guests will get a private screening of MELANIA, the documentary about the First Lady, @thr.com reports.
Attendees include Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Mike Tyson, per the article.
Trump and guests will get a private screening of MELANIA, the documentary about the First Lady, @thr.com reports.
Attendees include Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Mike Tyson, per the article.
NEW: Federal judge questions if Trump is legally allowed to build his ballroom
“Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard Leon told DOJ lawyers this afternoon
More w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
“Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard Leon told DOJ lawyers this afternoon
More w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
Federal judge questions Trump’s authority to build White House ballroom
Judge Richard Leon focused on whether the Trump administration’s use of private donations to fund the $400 million project was an “end run” around Congress.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:35 PM
NEW: Federal judge questions if Trump is legally allowed to build his ballroom
“Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard Leon told DOJ lawyers this afternoon
More w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
“Where do you see the authority for the president to tear down the East Wing and build something in its place?” Judge Richard Leon told DOJ lawyers this afternoon
More w @jonathanreports.bsky.social
Stopped by the House hearing with health insurance CEOs, where both GOP and Dems have pressed the companies on their practices and profits.
Here's Rep. John Joyce (R-Pennsylvania) pushing UnitedHealthcare's CEO on its vertical integration — the acquisition of doctors, through its Optum arm.
Here's Rep. John Joyce (R-Pennsylvania) pushing UnitedHealthcare's CEO on its vertical integration — the acquisition of doctors, through its Optum arm.
January 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Stopped by the House hearing with health insurance CEOs, where both GOP and Dems have pressed the companies on their practices and profits.
Here's Rep. John Joyce (R-Pennsylvania) pushing UnitedHealthcare's CEO on its vertical integration — the acquisition of doctors, through its Optum arm.
Here's Rep. John Joyce (R-Pennsylvania) pushing UnitedHealthcare's CEO on its vertical integration — the acquisition of doctors, through its Optum arm.
Trump has begun another building project: overhauling Lafayette Square, the public park outside the White House.
Workers have fenced off the park. Project is expected to run through May.
w @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social
Workers have fenced off the park. Project is expected to run through May.
w @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social
White House fences off park as Trump begins new building project
Officials said Lafayette Square, the public park next to the White House, will be improved as part of Trump’s America 250 celebration.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Trump has begun another building project: overhauling Lafayette Square, the public park outside the White House.
Workers have fenced off the park. Project is expected to run through May.
w @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social
Workers have fenced off the park. Project is expected to run through May.
w @oliviacgeorge.bsky.social
The Post demands government return materials seized from @hannahnatanson.bsky.social.
WaPo: “The outrageous seizure of our reporter’s confidential newsgathering materials chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm every day the government keeps its hands on these materials.”
WaPo: “The outrageous seizure of our reporter’s confidential newsgathering materials chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm every day the government keeps its hands on these materials.”
Washington Post demands government return materials seized from reporter
The Post demanded in a court filing Wednesday that federal law enforcement officials return electronic devices the government seized from a staff reporter’s home.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:16 PM
The Post demands government return materials seized from @hannahnatanson.bsky.social.
WaPo: “The outrageous seizure of our reporter’s confidential newsgathering materials chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm every day the government keeps its hands on these materials.”
WaPo: “The outrageous seizure of our reporter’s confidential newsgathering materials chills speech, cripples reporting, and inflicts irreparable harm every day the government keeps its hands on these materials.”
[Walking with my three-year-old down 14th St in DC, which has been shut down by police. We hear protesters in distance.]
TODDLER: What are they mad about, daddy?
ME: I don't know, sweetie. It could be a lot of things.
TODDLER, THINKING: Maybe it's dinosaurs.
TODDLER: What are they mad about, daddy?
ME: I don't know, sweetie. It could be a lot of things.
TODDLER, THINKING: Maybe it's dinosaurs.
January 21, 2026 at 1:14 AM
[Walking with my three-year-old down 14th St in DC, which has been shut down by police. We hear protesters in distance.]
TODDLER: What are they mad about, daddy?
ME: I don't know, sweetie. It could be a lot of things.
TODDLER, THINKING: Maybe it's dinosaurs.
TODDLER: What are they mad about, daddy?
ME: I don't know, sweetie. It could be a lot of things.
TODDLER, THINKING: Maybe it's dinosaurs.
Bill Cassidy spent the last year trying to work his way back into Trump’s good graces.
Now he has a challenger - Rep. Letlow - who has been endorsed by Trump.
Now he has a challenger - Rep. Letlow - who has been endorsed by Trump.
January 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Bill Cassidy spent the last year trying to work his way back into Trump’s good graces.
Now he has a challenger - Rep. Letlow - who has been endorsed by Trump.
Now he has a challenger - Rep. Letlow - who has been endorsed by Trump.
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The number of confirmed #measles cases in South Carolina has hit an astonishing 558 in an outbreak that started in October. For context: that is more cases in 4 months than the entire US racked up most years in the past 30+ years. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Measles cases in South Carolina explode to 558, state officials say
South Carolina reported nearly 250 new measles cases this week, official figures showed on Friday, bringing the total of confirmed infections to 558 since October as the threat of a wider outbreak inc...
www.reuters.com
January 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
The number of confirmed #measles cases in South Carolina has hit an astonishing 558 in an outbreak that started in October. For context: that is more cases in 4 months than the entire US racked up most years in the past 30+ years. www.reuters.com/business/hea...
Wasn’t sure anyone would see this article (or care to read it) when we published at 1 am on a Saturday morning. Gratified to be wrong.
January 19, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Wasn’t sure anyone would see this article (or care to read it) when we published at 1 am on a Saturday morning. Gratified to be wrong.
"Denmark is small… But it has tried to uphold its end of the bargain. It lost more soldiers per capita than the United States did in Afghanistan."
@isaacstanleybecker.bsky.social on the bewilderment of the Danes, as Trump threatens their country over Greenland.
@isaacstanleybecker.bsky.social on the bewilderment of the Danes, as Trump threatens their country over Greenland.
January 19, 2026 at 3:24 AM
"Denmark is small… But it has tried to uphold its end of the bargain. It lost more soldiers per capita than the United States did in Afghanistan."
@isaacstanleybecker.bsky.social on the bewilderment of the Danes, as Trump threatens their country over Greenland.
@isaacstanleybecker.bsky.social on the bewilderment of the Danes, as Trump threatens their country over Greenland.
“Leave Greenland alone!”
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
January 19, 2026 at 12:00 AM
“Leave Greenland alone!”
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Heckler interrupts Star-Spangled Banner at NBA game in London, wins cheers from crowd. (Video via Reddit)
Asked some White House historians: has a president ever issued an executive order related to a football game’s TV rights before?
“This is not what other presidents have been focused on or, even more, used their authority for,” @zelizer.bsky.social told The Post.
“This is not what other presidents have been focused on or, even more, used their authority for,” @zelizer.bsky.social told The Post.
January 18, 2026 at 1:36 PM
Asked some White House historians: has a president ever issued an executive order related to a football game’s TV rights before?
“This is not what other presidents have been focused on or, even more, used their authority for,” @zelizer.bsky.social told The Post.
“This is not what other presidents have been focused on or, even more, used their authority for,” @zelizer.bsky.social told The Post.
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How sad is this? The CDC closed its FOIA office, so this story could only be published because a Danish journalist provided Rolling Stone with the documents, after obtaining them through a freedom of information request to the University of Southern Denmark
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
HHS Gave a $1.6 Million Grant to a Controversial Vaccine Study. These Emails Show How That Happened
Two Danish researchers faced accusations of “questionable research practices” as RFK Jr.’s top appointees made their study a “funding priority.”
www.rollingstone.com
January 18, 2026 at 4:11 AM
How sad is this? The CDC closed its FOIA office, so this story could only be published because a Danish journalist provided Rolling Stone with the documents, after obtaining them through a freedom of information request to the University of Southern Denmark
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Stayed up late to understand: why did Trump just order TV networks to "protect" the Army-Navy football game?
Answer: a scheduling fight sparked by College Football Playoff expansion.
(But Trump's planned executive order is probably illegal, multiple experts said.)
Answer: a scheduling fight sparked by College Football Playoff expansion.
(But Trump's planned executive order is probably illegal, multiple experts said.)
Trump will order TV networks to ‘protect’ Army-Navy football game
The broadcast window for the military academies’ rivalry game, typically held on a Saturday in December, is threatened by College Football Playoff expansion.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 18, 2026 at 6:07 AM
Stayed up late to understand: why did Trump just order TV networks to "protect" the Army-Navy football game?
Answer: a scheduling fight sparked by College Football Playoff expansion.
(But Trump's planned executive order is probably illegal, multiple experts said.)
Answer: a scheduling fight sparked by College Football Playoff expansion.
(But Trump's planned executive order is probably illegal, multiple experts said.)
Would love to know what the many Danish-Americans in Minnesota are thinking these days
Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Pentagon readies 1,500 soldiers to possibly deploy to Minnesota, officials say
Soldiers with the Army’s 11th Airborne Division in Alaska have been placed at the ready following Trump’s Insurrection Act threat, according to defense officials.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 18, 2026 at 5:34 AM
Would love to know what the many Danish-Americans in Minnesota are thinking these days
If you’re a telecom lawyer with perspective on President Trump’s planned order on the Army-Navy football game broadcast, would love to hear from you.
Can find me at Dan_Diamond.01 on signal or [email protected].
Can find me at Dan_Diamond.01 on signal or [email protected].
January 18, 2026 at 3:32 AM
If you’re a telecom lawyer with perspective on President Trump’s planned order on the Army-Navy football game broadcast, would love to hear from you.
Can find me at Dan_Diamond.01 on signal or [email protected].
Can find me at Dan_Diamond.01 on signal or [email protected].
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Thinking about the time Kankakee, Connecticut was rated the worst city in which to live in the US, so David Letterman gave them a gazebo. But then that wasn’t enough to get them promoted, and he gave them a second gazebo. So they could be “Kankakee, Connecticut: The Home of the Twin Gazebos.”
January 17, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Thinking about the time Kankakee, Connecticut was rated the worst city in which to live in the US, so David Letterman gave them a gazebo. But then that wasn’t enough to get them promoted, and he gave them a second gazebo. So they could be “Kankakee, Connecticut: The Home of the Twin Gazebos.”
My colleague @hannahnatanson.bsky.social was in the news this week.
If you haven’t read Hannah’s piece on how she became The Post’s “federal government whisperer,” I strongly recommend it — a glimpse inside her year, and our newsroom, as we raced to cover Trump’s new government.
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If you haven’t read Hannah’s piece on how she became The Post’s “federal government whisperer,” I strongly recommend it — a glimpse inside her year, and our newsroom, as we raced to cover Trump’s new government.
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I am The Post’s ‘federal government whisperer.’ It’s been brutal.
One reporter’s effort to show how Trump was transforming government brought her 1,168 new sources — and nearly broke her.
wapo.st
January 17, 2026 at 1:08 PM
My colleague @hannahnatanson.bsky.social was in the news this week.
If you haven’t read Hannah’s piece on how she became The Post’s “federal government whisperer,” I strongly recommend it — a glimpse inside her year, and our newsroom, as we raced to cover Trump’s new government.
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If you haven’t read Hannah’s piece on how she became The Post’s “federal government whisperer,” I strongly recommend it — a glimpse inside her year, and our newsroom, as we raced to cover Trump’s new government.
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Trump’s rural health event is underway.
But he’s mostly focused so far on his drug-pricing cuts.
He’s again telling the story of a friend who took a “fat drug” that cost far more in U.S. than abroad.
Trump also says the drug didn’t work.
“I saw him recently, he’s even fatter than ever.”
But he’s mostly focused so far on his drug-pricing cuts.
He’s again telling the story of a friend who took a “fat drug” that cost far more in U.S. than abroad.
Trump also says the drug didn’t work.
“I saw him recently, he’s even fatter than ever.”
January 16, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Trump’s rural health event is underway.
But he’s mostly focused so far on his drug-pricing cuts.
He’s again telling the story of a friend who took a “fat drug” that cost far more in U.S. than abroad.
Trump also says the drug didn’t work.
“I saw him recently, he’s even fatter than ever.”
But he’s mostly focused so far on his drug-pricing cuts.
He’s again telling the story of a friend who took a “fat drug” that cost far more in U.S. than abroad.
Trump also says the drug didn’t work.
“I saw him recently, he’s even fatter than ever.”
The White House was unhappy with this story and warned they were drafting a tweet to dunk on it.
January 16, 2026 at 2:54 PM
The White House was unhappy with this story and warned they were drafting a tweet to dunk on it.
Trump — who wants the GOP to campaign on health care — rolled out his “Great Healthcare Plan” to shrugs and jeers yesterday.
He’ll try again today by focusing on the administration’s $50 billion rural health fund, which has more substance and support.
He’ll try again today by focusing on the administration’s $50 billion rural health fund, which has more substance and support.
Trump bets on rural health as a winning midterm message
The president is promoting a $50 billion fund, designed to help communities where hospitals are struggling, amid criticism of his deep Medicaid cuts.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:12 PM
Trump — who wants the GOP to campaign on health care — rolled out his “Great Healthcare Plan” to shrugs and jeers yesterday.
He’ll try again today by focusing on the administration’s $50 billion rural health fund, which has more substance and support.
He’ll try again today by focusing on the administration’s $50 billion rural health fund, which has more substance and support.
Reposted by Dan Diamond
SCOOP from Douglas Macmillan
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
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Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
A fellow detainee says he witnessed Geraldo Lunas Campos being choked to death by guards at the ICE detention center in Texas on Jan. 3.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM
SCOOP from Douglas Macmillan
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...
Medical examiner believes death of man in ICE custody was homicide, recording says
www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/...