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Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted is an associate writer for The New Republic with a Master’s degree from the Columbia Journalism School. She is based in New York City.

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June 10, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Mike Johnson Says Gavin Newsom Should be “Tarred and Feathered”
Johnson is backing Trump’s fight with the California governor over the L.A. protests.
June 10, 2025
Edith Olmsted
We’re Now at the Stage Where Criminals Are Impersonating ICE Agents
This is what happens when federal authorities are allowed to seize people without identifying themselves.
June 10, 2025
Edith Olmsted
John Fetterman Spotted With Steve Bannon at Popular MAGA Restaurant
Why was the Democratic senator dining with the far-right MAGA leader?
June 9, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Greenlights Arrest of Gavin Newsom Amid L.A. Protests
Donald Trump says it would be “great” if the California governor was arrested.
June 9, 2025
Edith Olmsted
JD Vance Threatens to Deport Menswear Guy Who Made Fun of Him
Vance wants to target the man behind the popular X account known for calling out bad menswear fashion after he confessed his immigration status.
June 9, 2025
Edith Olmsted
What Was Dr. Phil Doing at the ICE Raids in Los Angeles?
As if things weren’t already bad enough, Trump’s pseudo-doctor lackey is fanning the flames in California.
June 9, 2025
Edith Olmsted
California City Ends ICE Contract Amid L.A. Protests
At least one city has officially booted ICE out.
June 9, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Goes on Furious Late-Night Tantrum on L.A. Protests
Trump is making the already tense situation in Los Angeles even more precarious with his reactions.
June 6, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump to Ax Federal Funding for California as Revenge Tour Escalates
Donald Trump continues to target Democratic-led states.
June 6, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Brings Kilmar Abrego-Garcia Back, Completely Caving
The erroneously deported man is back in the United States — but it’s not all good news.
June 6, 2025
Edith Olmsted
ICE Agents and Immigrants Stranded in Hellish Conditions in Djibouti
Deportees and ICE agents are stuck living in a converted shipping container.
June 6, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump’s Breakup With Elon Musk Is Sending MAGA Into a Full Panic
Looks like Elon Musk isn’t the only one spiraling over the split.
June 6, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Karoline Leavitt Snaps in Wake of Trump’s Brutal Court Loss
Donald Trump’s press secretary tore into “rogue” judges who dared defy the president.
June 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Elon Musk Hits Trump With Nuclear Allegation About Jeffrey Epstein
Elon Musk is taking his breakup with Donald Trump to the next level.
June 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Elon Musk Is Spiraling Over Trump Dumping Him on Live TV
Elon Musk has unfollowed Stephen Miller as his breakup with Donald Trump escalates.
June 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Says Germany Being Liberated From Nazis Was “Not a Great Day”
Donald Trump made the deranged comment in a meeting with the German chancellor.
June 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
GOP Senator Slams Howard Lutnick’s Bonkers Tariff Logic
Senator John Kennedy admitted to being totally baffled by Lutnick’s purported reasoning.
June 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Rand Paul Has New Target in Budget Bill Fight: Lindsey Graham
Rand Paul is continuing his attacks on Donald Trump’s budget bill.
June 3, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Alina Habba Gets a Taste of Her Own Medicine Over Arrested Dem Mayor
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka is standing up to Alina Habba.
June 2, 2025
Edith Olmsted
ICE Officials Don’t Know Who to Arrest, Thanks to Stephen Miller
Stephen Miller had a meltdown over ICE supposedly failing to do the job with which he tasked them.

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