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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 22h

I am delighted to join The Atlantic and I can’t wait to work with its many talented journalists. I am forever grateful for my time at The Washington Post.

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The Atlantic Announces Paul Beckett as Senior Editor and Staff Writers Lily Meyer, Alex Reisner, Simon Shuster, and Yvonne Wingett Sanchez

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 2d

Supreme Court won’t hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal

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Supreme Court won’t hear Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal

Maxwell, an imprisoned associate of deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, has argued she was improperly prosecuted.

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Wayne Schutsky @wschutsky.bsky.social · 5d

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes submitted a new draft of the state’s Elections Procedures Manual to the governor and attorney general for approval, despite concerns from Republican lawmakers that parts of the document violate election laws.

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Fontes takes steps to finalize Arizona Election Procedures Manual despite GOP legal threats

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes submitted a new draft of the state’s Elections Procedures Manual to the governor and attorney general for approval, despite concerns from Republican lawmakers ...

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 7d

Government shutdown begins after federal funding expires

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Government shutdown begins after federal funding expires

The lapse in finances means crucial government functions will shutter until lawmakers approve more money.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 8d

Battleground lawmaker’s bid for Arizona governor could affect control of Congress next year

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Battleground lawmaker’s bid for Arizona governor could affect control of Congress next year

The decision by David Schweikert creates a vacancy in one of the most competitive House districts in the country.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 13d

Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of hundreds of generals, admirals

The Pentagon has summoned military officials from around the world for a gathering in Virginia. Top generals and their staffs don’t know the reason for the meeting.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 14d

Arizona votes to send its first Latina to Congress 19thnews.org/2025/09/adel... via @19thnews.org

Arizona votes to send its first Latina to Congress

Adelita Grijalva will be the first Latina to represent Arizonans in Congress after winning her father's former seat.

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19thnews @19thnews.org · 14d

Adelita Grijalva is projected to win a special election for Arizona’s 7th District. She will be the first Latina to represent the state in Congress. https://bit.ly/47ZjyhE

Two women hug in a crowded room. Text on bottom reads: "Breaking news: Arizona votes to send its first Latina to Congress. Adelita Grijalva, who will succeed her late father to represent Arizona’s 7th District, is projected to win a special election in the Copper State."

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Michelle Boorstein @michelleboorstein.bsky.social · 18d

Erika Kirk is a very modern type of political widow. @yvonnewingett.bsky.social and I look at how she is taking on this role.

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Erika Kirk is a very modern type of political widow

Vocal and stridently determined to advance her late husband’s work as a conservative activist, she has embraced her public role.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 14d

We’ve written extensively over the past five years about this case - and the elector plan. And more to come.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 15d

Even without formal charges, Trump’s DOJ can punish critics

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Even without formal charges, Trump’s DOJ can punish critics

Justice Department has struggled to create the prosecutions Trump has demanded, but even without a case, an investigation can inflict high costs on his foes.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 16d

Trump, allies cast Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr’ whose legacy can shape GOP future www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Trump, allies cast Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr’ whose legacy can shape GOP future

Charlie Kirk was cast as a ‘martyr’ by President Donald Trump and others at a massive memorial in Arizona where the slain Turning Point USA co-founder was praised as a religious leader who transformed...

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 18d

BREAKING: Armed man detained at site of planned memorial service for Charlie Kirk www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec... with @d-hawk.bsky.social

Armed man detained at site of planned memorial service for Charlie Kirk

The service, which will feature President Donald Trump and Cabinet members, has a top-level security designation akin to a Super Bowl

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 24d

How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics wapo.st/3IjwuEC

How Charlie Kirk’s social media machine rewired a generation’s politics

The 31-year-old activist and provocateur build a modern political organization for the social media age, through the arts of online discourse and discord.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 24d

Shocked by Charlie Kirk’s murder, these students yearn for civil discourse www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Shocked by Charlie Kirk’s murder, these students yearn for civil discourse

The students of Utah Valley University witnessed the worst possible outcome of political violence. Some are determined to create a model of civil discourse.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 26d

Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, is planning to attend Mass in the Phoenix area Friday morning with family, friends and Turning Point USA staff, according to a person familiar with her plans. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Live updates: Charlie Kirk shooting suspect arrested; family friend identified 22-year-old Utah man

Authorities have identified a suspect in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, capping a two-day manhunt.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 26d

Searching for Charlie Kirk shooter, officials still lack suspect name or location www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Searching for Charlie Kirk shooter, officials still lack suspect name or location

Authorities said they had tracked the attacker’s movements on Wednesday before and after the 31-year-old conservative commentator was shot and killed in Utah.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 26d

They came to see Charlie Kirk. They say his killing won’t quiet them. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

They came to see Charlie Kirk. They say his killing won’t quiet them.

Conservatives who saw the controversial activist shot dead at Utah Valley University were left shaken but said their movement would only grow stronger.

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Yvonne Wingett Sanchez @yvonnewingett.bsky.social · 26d

Plans are underway for a funeral for Charlie Kirk in the Phoenix area in the coming week or so, said people familiar with the plans, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose them. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...