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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The political evolution of UFOs, from punchline at presidential debate two decades ago to former president casually saying "they're real."
February 16, 2026 at 4:52 PM
The political evolution of UFOs, from punchline at presidential debate two decades ago to former president casually saying "they're real."
Looking forward to a distracting weekend of listening to my podcasts
February 7, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Looking forward to a distracting weekend of listening to my podcasts
The TrumpRx event is underway, with the White House scheduling it in the evening in hopes of breaking through with more coverage.
Dr. Oz also emceed much of the event, drawing on his background as a TV talk-show host.
Dr. Oz also emceed much of the event, drawing on his background as a TV talk-show host.
February 6, 2026 at 12:24 AM
The TrumpRx event is underway, with the White House scheduling it in the evening in hopes of breaking through with more coverage.
Dr. Oz also emceed much of the event, drawing on his background as a TV talk-show host.
Dr. Oz also emceed much of the event, drawing on his background as a TV talk-show host.
I wake up every morning trying to scoop the NYT, not praise it. But wanted to thank so many great reporters — Caroline Kitchener, @amarimow.bsky.social, @sherylnyt.bsky.social among them — who I spotted holding signs like this in front of Post headquarters today.
(Maybe the NYT is ok after all.)
(Maybe the NYT is ok after all.)
February 5, 2026 at 7:10 PM
I wake up every morning trying to scoop the NYT, not praise it. But wanted to thank so many great reporters — Caroline Kitchener, @amarimow.bsky.social, @sherylnyt.bsky.social among them — who I spotted holding signs like this in front of Post headquarters today.
(Maybe the NYT is ok after all.)
(Maybe the NYT is ok after all.)
White House communications director with a measured response to our story tonight
February 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
White House communications director with a measured response to our story tonight
Trump was asked tonight about our story and his plans for the arch.
“I'd like it to be the biggest one of all,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One, declining to say if he had a specific height in mind.
The current largest arch, in Mexico City, is 220 feet tall.
“I'd like it to be the biggest one of all,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One, declining to say if he had a specific height in mind.
The current largest arch, in Mexico City, is 220 feet tall.
February 1, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Trump was asked tonight about our story and his plans for the arch.
“I'd like it to be the biggest one of all,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One, declining to say if he had a specific height in mind.
The current largest arch, in Mexico City, is 220 feet tall.
“I'd like it to be the biggest one of all,” Trump told reporters on Air Force One, declining to say if he had a specific height in mind.
The current largest arch, in Mexico City, is 220 feet tall.
Another visualization to show just how large the new Independence Arch would be, if Trump gets his way and installs it in a traffic circle between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery
with @hannahdormido.bsky.social @timmeko.bsky.social
with @hannahdormido.bsky.social @timmeko.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Another visualization to show just how large the new Independence Arch would be, if Trump gets his way and installs it in a traffic circle between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery
with @hannahdormido.bsky.social @timmeko.bsky.social
with @hannahdormido.bsky.social @timmeko.bsky.social
I spoke with the art critic, Catesby Leigh, who proposed original idea — a 60-ft temporary arch.
Trump has enlarged it and plans to make it permanent, alarming Leigh and others who say it threatens DC vista and history
@hannahdormido.bsky.social @timmeko.bsky.social show how views would change
Trump has enlarged it and plans to make it permanent, alarming Leigh and others who say it threatens DC vista and history
@hannahdormido.bsky.social @timmeko.bsky.social show how views would change
January 31, 2026 at 2:01 PM
I spoke with the art critic, Catesby Leigh, who proposed original idea — a 60-ft temporary arch.
Trump has enlarged it and plans to make it permanent, alarming Leigh and others who say it threatens DC vista and history
@hannahdormido.bsky.social @timmeko.bsky.social show how views would change
Trump has enlarged it and plans to make it permanent, alarming Leigh and others who say it threatens DC vista and history
@hannahdormido.bsky.social @timmeko.bsky.social show how views would change
news cycle got me feeling like this
January 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM
news cycle got me feeling like this
At Oval Office event on drug addiction, Trump praises Kathryn Burgum, wife of interior secretary, who spoke about her experience in recovery.
TRUMP: I saw them riding horses in a video and said, who is that? I was talking about her, not him … I said, I'm going to hire him
TRUMP: I saw them riding horses in a video and said, who is that? I was talking about her, not him … I said, I'm going to hire him
January 29, 2026 at 11:04 PM
At Oval Office event on drug addiction, Trump praises Kathryn Burgum, wife of interior secretary, who spoke about her experience in recovery.
TRUMP: I saw them riding horses in a video and said, who is that? I was talking about her, not him … I said, I'm going to hire him
TRUMP: I saw them riding horses in a video and said, who is that? I was talking about her, not him … I said, I'm going to hire him
At Oval Office event on drug addiction, Trump praises Kathryn Burgum, wife of interior secretary, who spoke about her experience in recovery.
TRUMP: I saw them riding horses in a video and said, who is that? I was talking about her, not him … I said, I'm going to hire him
TRUMP: I saw them riding horses in a video and said, who is that? I was talking about her, not him … I said, I'm going to hire him
January 29, 2026 at 11:00 PM
At Oval Office event on drug addiction, Trump praises Kathryn Burgum, wife of interior secretary, who spoke about her experience in recovery.
TRUMP: I saw them riding horses in a video and said, who is that? I was talking about her, not him … I said, I'm going to hire him
TRUMP: I saw them riding horses in a video and said, who is that? I was talking about her, not him … I said, I'm going to hire him
First Lady Melania Trump, the film’s director Brett Ratner and other attendees have posted photos from last night’s White House event. Apple CEO Tim Cook, motivational speaker Tony Robbins and retired boxer Mike Tyson were among the guests.
January 25, 2026 at 8:57 PM
First Lady Melania Trump, the film’s director Brett Ratner and other attendees have posted photos from last night’s White House event. Apple CEO Tim Cook, motivational speaker Tony Robbins and retired boxer Mike Tyson were among the guests.
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.
Another example of bipartisan concerns: Here’s @aoc.bsky.social now pushing the CEO of CVS Health on the company’s own acquisitions.
CVS CEO: I’d suggest it’s a model that works really well for the consumer.
AOC: I think it works very well for CVS … the patient gets screwed.
CVS CEO: I’d suggest it’s a model that works really well for the consumer.
AOC: I think it works very well for CVS … the patient gets screwed.
January 22, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Another example of bipartisan concerns: Here’s @aoc.bsky.social now pushing the CEO of CVS Health on the company’s own acquisitions.
CVS CEO: I’d suggest it’s a model that works really well for the consumer.
AOC: I think it works very well for CVS … the patient gets screwed.
CVS CEO: I’d suggest it’s a model that works really well for the consumer.
AOC: I think it works very well for CVS … the patient gets screwed.
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.
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.
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.
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].
Trump spent much of today’s White House event touting his proposal as a way to address high costs.
Trump also talked about how he came up with the name in the Oval Office.
“And I said, how about just call it … The, Great, Healthcare Plan.”
“We have a very glamorous name.”
Trump also talked about how he came up with the name in the Oval Office.
“And I said, how about just call it … The, Great, Healthcare Plan.”
“We have a very glamorous name.”
January 17, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Trump spent much of today’s White House event touting his proposal as a way to address high costs.
Trump also talked about how he came up with the name in the Oval Office.
“And I said, how about just call it … The, Great, Healthcare Plan.”
“We have a very glamorous name.”
Trump also talked about how he came up with the name in the Oval Office.
“And I said, how about just call it … The, Great, Healthcare Plan.”
“We have a very glamorous name.”
We’re also about an hour into this event, and Trump has not made the promised “major announcement” yet.
January 16, 2026 at 4:05 PM
We’re also about an hour into this event, and Trump has not made the promised “major announcement” yet.