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Farrah Tomazin

Political Correspondent

Farrah Tomazin is the Daily Beast's Political Correspondent, covering the White House, Congress and elections. She is a former North America Correspondent for The Age of Melbourne and The Sydney Morning Herald. Tomazin was an award-winning political and investigative reporter in her native Australia.
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick speaks to the media outside the U.S. District Courthouse ahead of a hearing on a new legal challenge that seeks to block U.S. President Donald ‌Trump's name from being inscribed on the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 27, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
ON THE ROPES

Top Trump Goon Put in Firing Line as Spy Sex Scandal Spreads

The White House is considering the future of a key Cabinet member.

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A photo illustration of Donald Trump and JD Vance.
REDEPLOYED!

Trump Deals Vance Humiliating Slap Down After Election Blame

The reassignment comes a week after tensions escalated over JD Vance’s post-election analysis.

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JD Vance, Pete Hegseth
WHAT DO I KNOW?

Hegseth Makes Absurd Excuse Over Vance Election Claim

The Pentagon chief also sought to sidestep questions about Stephen Miller’s views on the war in Iran.

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Pete Hegseth
DEFENSE DECORUM

Hegseth Unleashes Bizarre Threat as He Fights to Save Job

The latest episode fits a broader pattern by the former Fox & Friends weekend host.

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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on November 10, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, saying he violated the Constitution by waging war in Iran without congressional authorization and other charges.
SIMPER FI

Pentagon Pete Stages Unhinged Meltdown Over Impeachment Bid

In a combative press conference, the former Fox & Friends host described the attempt to oust him as a “political spectacle” and a “personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”

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A photo illustration of Donald Trump and Jensen Huang.
BIRDS OF A FEATHER

Trump Reveals New Probe Into Cheating Chip Billionaire

Donald Trump said he spoke to his tech pal, who said he had “no idea the woman he was sleeping with was an alleged spy.

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US President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 9, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz
HERE WE GO AGAIN

Trump, 80, Launches Unhinged Attack on Kaitlan Collins

The latest attack came during an impromptu White House briefing.

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A photo illustration of Pete Hegseth.
DOUBLING DOWN

Paranoid Pete Launches Military Shake-up in Public Meltdown

The overhaul came as Hegseth stared down an impeachment vote in Congress, but he insists he’s “not worried” about it.

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Blanche
ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST

Top DOJ Official Jumps Ship in Growing Trump Exodus

The resignation comes after three other Justice Department officials fled last week following the GOP’s midterm rout.

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Nate Silver's Democratic pick for 2028
CALLING IT EARLY

Nate Silver Reveals His 2028 ‘Slam Dunk’ For President

The polling guru says the rising star Democrat is a sure bet.

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