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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 8, 2025
Edith Olmsted
White House Melts Down Over Proof of Trump’s Gross Letter to Epstein
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s latest attempt to defend her boss contains zero evidence.
September 8, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump’s DHS Gives B.S. Rationale for Launching Chicago Crackdown
The Department of Homeland Security announced Operation Midway Blitz on Monday.
September 8, 2025
Edith Olmsted
In Chilling Comment, Trump Reveals His Thoughts on Domestic Violence
The president doesn’t seem to think those types of crimes count.
September 8, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Even a GOP Senator Thinks JD Vance’s War Crimes Comment Is Disgusting
The vice president’s view on the deadly strike last week is really revealing.
September 8, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Threatens All Foreign Companies After Massive Hyundai ICE Raid
The raid, which swept up hundreds of workers, also managed to piss off South Korea.
September 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
The Fascist Takeover of CBS Is Just Beginning
The network has become a mouthpiece for the Trump administration.
September 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
South Korea Is Pissed at Trump After Massive ICE Raid at Hyundai Plant
The operation swept up nearly 500 people in Georgia.
September 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Never Told Congress About Disastrous SEAL Mission in North Korea
The 2019 intelligence operation left several people dead.
September 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump’s BLS Pick Posted Some Truly Disturbing Things on Social Media
E.J. Antoni’s now-deleted social media account was rife with hateful posts.
September 5, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Pete Hegseth Claims “Absolute Authority” After “Drug Boat” Strike
The Trump administration has provided few details about the strike.
September 4, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Judge Stops Trump’s Sneaky Scheme to Strip Foreign Aid
A judge ruled that the president’s attempt to freeze billions in aid was a no go.
September 4, 2025
Edith Olmsted
RFK Jr. Claims He Can’t Hear as He Falls Apart in Senate Hearing
The HHS secretary flailed while attempting to answer questions about Medicare, seniors, and more.
September 4, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Famous Liar RFK Jr. Accuses Ousted CDC Director of Lying
The HHS secretary just made quite an accusation.
September 4, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump’s Team Is Struggling to Get Its “Drug Boat” Story Straight
It’s disturbing how the details keep changing.
September 4, 2025
Edith Olmsted
MTG Reveals How Trump’s White House Is Bullying Her on Epstein
Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene received “a lot of pushback,” she said.
September 3, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Nancy Mace Turns Back on Epstein Survivors to Defend Trump
The Republican representative from South Carolina had some truly wild things to say.
September 3, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Says His Military Crackdown May Hit Another City Before Chicago
The announcement came as a surprise to many.
September 3, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump’s Economy Just Hit a Terrible Milestone
It’s not great news for anyone looking for work right now.
September 3, 2025
Edith Olmsted
“The Government Knows the Truth”: Epstein Victims Slam Trump Admin
Several survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse called out people in power.
September 3, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Desperately Tries to Kill Petition to Release Epstein Files
The White House said yesterday that the petition to force a vote on the release of the files was “a hostile act.”

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