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Brett Bachman is a night editor at The Daily Beast. He is a graduate of the Columbia Journalism School and has been an editor at the New York Post, The Daily Mail and Salon. Send him tips at brett.bachman@thedailybeast.com, tips@thedailybeast.com, or use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.

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James Comey Blames His Wife for Photo That Set MAGA Off

NO BIGGIE

The former FBI director was under intense scrutiny after sharing the post last week.

Brett Bachman, Cameron Adams | Published May 19, 2025

Here’s What Trump Has to Say About Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis

PLAYING NICE

Trump penned a conciliatory message to his predecessor shortly after the news was announced Sunday.

Brett Bachman, Matt Young, Josephine Harvey | Published May 18, 2025

Trump's 10-Min Mar-a-Lago Talk With Proud Boys Boss Revealed

FAST FRIENDS

The far-right militant thanked the president for his Jan. 6-related pardon, an interaction that led to a roughly 10-minute discussion.

Brett Bachman | Published May 04, 2025

NFL Star Raises Eyebrows by Palling Around With Donald Trump

FAST FRIENDS

The pair were filmed disembarking Marine One in Washington, D.C. Sunday.

Brett Bachman | Published Apr 27, 2025

Signs of Life Found on Another Planet for First Time

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

The massive planet, known as K2-18b, orbits another star roughly 120 light-years from Earth.

Brett Bachman | Published Apr 16, 2025

Trump Lands on Surprising Name for IRS Head

LOYALTY TEST

Gary Shapley is an agency investigator-turned-whistleblower who shared his concerns that the Justice Department was slow-walking its tax case into Hunter Biden.

Brett Bachman | Published Apr 15, 2025

Company Behind NYC Chopper Crash Is Closing Up Shop

LIGHTS OUT

The decision came just hours after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer held a press conference where he called for the FAA to make the move.

Brett Bachman | Published Apr 13, 2025

Iconic ‘Dennis the Menace’ Child Star Dies at 73

R.I.P.

“He is out of pain now. His suffering is over,” wrote a producer friend confirming the news on Facebook.

Brett Bachman | Published Apr 06, 2025

The Sequel to Fyre Fest Is Already Falling Apart

HERE WE GO AGAIN

Organizers are reportedly abandoning their planned location just a month ahead of the event.

Brett Bachman | Published Apr 06, 2025

Duke Basketball Star Faces Deportation After Brutal Loss

FOUL

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that he would be revoking U.S. visas for all South Sudanese passport holders.

Brett Bachman | Published Apr 06, 2025

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