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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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September 21, 2023
Edith Olmsted
Here’s Why Trump is Cheering On the Government Shutdown
Trump has a new demand for Republicans, as the government shutdown looms closer.
September 20, 2023
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“Piss Baby” Charlie Kirk Heckled in University Visit
The right-wing activist is not pleased at being drowned out by protesters on campus.
September 18, 2023
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Republicans Are Losing Their Mind Over the Senate’s New Dress Code
Republicans are so pissed that Senator John Fetterman can keep wearing his shorts and hoodies. Meanwhile, the government hurtles toward shutdown.
September 15, 2023
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GM CEO Twists Herself Into Pretzel Trying to Defend Outlandish Salary
As a historic UAW strike begins, the General Motors CEO is doubling down on why she deserves this much money.
September 14, 2023
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“Move the F***ing Motion”: McCarthy Dares GOP to Take Away His Gavel
The House speaker has had enough of the farthest-right members of his own party.
September 14, 2023
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Mitt Romney Reveals Why Republicans Are So Two-Faced About Trump
An excerpt from Romney’s biography describes how Republicans would suck up to Trump in public, then criticize and mock him in private.
September 12, 2023
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John Fetterman’s Reaction to Biden Impeachment Is All We Care About
The Pennsylvania senator captured perfectly how stupid this all is.
September 11, 2023
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Republicans Are Mad Biden Is Spending 9/11 in Alaska. Anyone Remember What Trump Did?
Note to Republicans: Joe Biden is not the first president to commemorate the 9/11 attacks outside of New York City.
September 7, 2023
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Pathetic: Vivek Ramaswamy Tried to Tweet a CNN Town Hall Into Existence
The Republican presidential candidate seems to think he can strong-arm CNN into this.
September 7, 2023
Edith Olmsted
Trump Plans “Family-Style” Candlelight Dinner to Raise Money for Co-Defendants
Donald Trump will be hosting a dinner at Mar-a-Lago to raise money for all the people implicated in his indictments.
September 6, 2023
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DiSaster: Ron DeSantis Is Losing All His Top Donors
A new report says DeSantis’s biggest donors are backing out of supporting him for 2024.
September 5, 2023
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61 Cop City Protesters in Atlanta Are Being Hit With RICO Charges
Dozens of activists have been indicted for opposing the construction of a massive police facility outside Atlanta.
August 29, 2023
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A Young Vivek Ramaswamy Questioned Candidate’s Lack of “Political Experience”
In a viral resurfaced video, a younger Vivek Ramaswamy seemed to understand the importance of political experience when running for office.
August 29, 2023
Edith Olmsted
Republican Rep. Nearly Blames Hurricanes on Climate Change on Fox News
Representative Barry Loudermilk came so, so close to accurately describing Hurricane Idalia.
August 25, 2023
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Poll: Most Americans Want Trump to Stand Trial Before Election
Most people—including independents—want a trial before November 2024. That’s just more bad news for Trump.
August 24, 2023
Edith Olmsted
DOJ Files Discrimination Lawsuit Against SpaceX, Cites Elon’s Own Tweet As Proof
The Justice Department is suing SpaceX for discriminating against refugees and asylees—and using the CEO’s own words as proof.
August 24, 2023
Edith Olmsted
Trump Crowns Vivek Ramaswamy the Debate Winner … for Praising Him
Vivek Ramaswamy loves lavishing praise on Donald Trump, who he’s supposedly running against.
August 23, 2023
Edith Olmsted
Republicans Have Pushed Nearly 400 “Educational Intimidation” Bills Since 2021
A new report documents the worrying surge in attacks on academic freedom.
August 23, 2023
Edith Olmsted
Trump Hosting $100K per Plate Fundraiser for Desperate Rudy Giuliani
Anything so Trump can avoid paying his former lawyer directly.
August 22, 2023
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Trump “Jokes” About Fleeing to Russia After $200,000 Bond in Georgia
Donald Trump is joking about being a flight risk after being charged with trying to overturn an election.

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