John Diaz

Prediction: Speaker Johnson will claim he didn’t see it

lizzie johnson @lizziejohnsonnn x.com I was just laid off by The Washington Post in the middle of a warzone. I have no words. I'm devastated. x.com/lizziejohnsonn... lizzie johnson @lizziejohnsonnn • 1/25/26 Waking up without power, heat, or running water. (Again.) But the work here in Kyiv continues. Warming up in the car, writing in pencil — pen ink freezes — by headlamp. Despite how difficult this job can be, l am proud to be a foreign correspondent at The Washington Post.

This is so upsetting!

Shocker: Trump lied

RIP John Burton, a politician of unmatched passion and purpose. We had many lively exchanges. My fave JB story: He claimed to have outscored the great Bill Russell in a USF-SF State game. His pal John Madden called BS — so JB called me to check archives. It’s true! JB had 20, Russell played briefly,

That editorial was so absurd it read like a parody! Shame on the @washingtonpost.com

This absurd @washingtonpost.com editorial reads like a parody. Do they really think rebranding a “Dept of War” is the solution to “mission creep” as the lawless Trump administration is sending troops to patrol American cities and blowing up a civilian boat, killing 11, far from US shores?

How @gavinnewsom.bsky.social should frame redistricting plan for voters disengaged from politics: Go beyond the save-democracy debate. Show how the lack of a congressional check on Trump affects their daily lives.

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Well said. This is beyond political expediency.

Instead of taking over the DC Metropolitan Police at a time when crime in the capital is declining and is lower than it was during Trump's first term, wouldn't it just be easier to release the Epstein files?

Donald Trump complaining about violent crime in DC is rich.

Maybe ICE will finally be able to afford badges and uniforms.

Trump in Florida: A report on banality of evil.

Need any more warnings about the rise of an authoritarian state?

Have you ever wondered what it would have looked like if Hitler's SS had social media?

Watching “Good Night and Good Luck” about Ed Murrow and CBS news on CNN makes me hope that CBS stands firm in Trump’s lawsuit vs @60minutes.bsky.social There is a tradition to uphold!

Today I raise the flag in appreciation of the men and women who paid the ultimate price in defense of our great nation. May our commitment to an enduring democracy be worthy of their sacrifice and eternal honor.

For all the buzz/outrage over “Original Sin by Jake Tapper/Alex Thompson, let’s not forget the other original sin: Merrick Garland. He dragged his feet until shamed by J6 Committee, thus giving @realDonaldTrump a chance to run out clock and now wreak havoc on democracy, grift amok and exact revenge.

In an extraordinary display of public support, heads of state, heads of government, and foreign ministers from all over Europe and Canada are posting in support of Ukraine in response to the Oval Office meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance.

When the reporters are hand-picked by the administration, there is - and should be - skepticism of whatever is reported. That's not good for the government or for democracy. Favoritism breeds flawed information.

Great ASU conversation on democracy and press freedom with David Axelrod and ex-WaPo editor Marty Baron. Ax: “The great challenge to democracy is cynicism.” Baron deplores those who foment it with falsehoods and conspiracies — calling out Elon Musk as a culprit who’s “abused his power.”

Toss your hat in the ring for DNC leader, Jim. That party, this nation, desperately needs someone to speak truth to tyranny in no uncertain terms.

Will someone tap Trump on the shoulder and tell him the campaign is over. So much for an inaugural unity theme … while the billionaires in prime seats clap along …

ABC to Pay $15 Million to Settle a Defamation Suit Brought by Trump The outcome of the lawsuit marks an unusual victory for President-elect Donald J. Trump in his ongoing legal campaign against national news organizations.

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This is sickening. No way ABC would have lost this case, citing the judge’s words. The media capitulation is out of control and shameful. Looking at you Bezos/LAT/Benioff/Zuckerberg

Opinion | The Senate has a shrinking window to protect press freedom Senators should make passing the Press Act a top priority before the session ends.

It’s never been more important to ensure journalists can fulfill their mission as watchdogs over government. Senate must act — now. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Trump wants to silence a free press. You can help stop him | Opinion Trump wants to neuter an independent media, and too many journalists are letting him. We must do more protect the First Amendment.

Trump wants to silence media watchdogs, a page right out of the authoritarian playbook. This is no time for journalists to cower or retreat.
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Shame on #msnbc Morning Joe hosts for going down to Mar-a-Lago to sacrifice their pride and credibility to “re-start” relationship with a man they had correctly warned as a threat to #democracy. This is no time to cower or grovel.

Trump’s appointments show utter contempt for national security (Gabbard, Hegseth), public health (RFK Jr.) and rule of law (Gaetz). Senate, don’t take a recess from doing your job for the American people.