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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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August 18, 2025
Edith Olmsted
No, Trump’s Fascist Takover of D.C. Is Not Good for Restaurants
As it turns out, Washington residents are more scared of militarized police than supposed criminals.
August 18, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Freaks Out Over Reports He Massively Fumbled Putin Meeting
Despite his administration’s efforts to spin things, Donald Trump did not come out of the summit looking strong.
August 18, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Marco Rubio Admits Putin Didn’t Make a Single Concession to Trump
Marco Rubio had nothing when asked what Vladimir Putin agreed to give up in a potential peace deal.
August 18, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Just Embraced Putin’s Main Talking Points on Ukraine
Just days after their meeting, Donald Trump is already giving Vladimir Putin everything he wants.
August 15, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Defense Department Uses AI-Generated Images to Brag About Recruitment
The DOD press secretary showed photos as evidence of increased female recruitment. There’s just one issue.
August 15, 2025
Edith Olmsted
You’ll Never Guess What Trump’s ICE Used Your Tax Dollars For
No, really, you won’t.
August 15, 2025
Edith Olmsted
House Dems Accuse Trump of Blocking Agency Oversight Efforts
In a letter shared exclusively with The New Republic, Oversight Committee Democrats warn Donald Trump has blinded federal agency watchdogs.
August 14, 2025
Edith Olmsted
This Crucial Demographic Is Turning on Trump, Brutal New Poll Shows
Donald Trump has gotten a devastating new approval rating.
August 14, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Is Already Bragging About His Putin Meeting—With One Huge Catch
Donald Trump admitted he’s not 100 percent confident in his negotiations with Vladimir Putin.
August 14, 2025
Edith Olmsted
“Worth It?”: Republicans Are Splitting Over Trump’s Redistricting War
Donald Trump’s redistricting efforts are freaking out his party.
August 14, 2025
Edith Olmsted
MAGA Senator Has No Clue Who D.C. Mayor Is
Senator Markwayne Mullin exposed his own cluelessness while trying to defend Donald Trump’s takeover of Washington, D.C.
August 8, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Judge Detested by Trump Will Oversee Epstein Files Case
Welcome back, Judge Tanya Chutkan.
August 8, 2025
Edith Olmsted
ICE Responds After Arresting “Trump Burger” Co-Owner
Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crusade is sweeping up everyone.
August 8, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Trump Jr. Posts Deranged Photo of His Dad Throwing a Sex Toy at Women
This family is all the same type of misogynist, gross, and weird.
August 7, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Netanyahu Says Trump Has Greenlit Diabolical Plan for Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu is going full steam ahead.
August 7, 2025
Edith Olmsted
MAGA Rep Weighs in on Sydney Sweeney Jeans Debate With Weird AI Ad
Senate hopeful Mike Collins channeled the actress in a strange campaign ad.
August 7, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Ex-Alligator Alcatraz Employee Reveals Just How Bad It Is
The swampland concentration camp is no place for humans.
August 7, 2025
Edith Olmsted
Epstein Lawyer Yelled out of Farmers Market as Pierogi Feud Escalates
Alan Dershowitz tried to harass a pierogi seller. It didn’t go well for him.
August 7, 2025
Edith Olmsted
“Bullsh*t”: Trump and JD Vance Snap Over Epstein Cover-Up Meeting
Donald Trump and JD Vance are in a panic over reports about the meeting.
August 1, 2025
Edith Olmsted
JD Vance Praised Jobs Report That Trump Now Says Was a Hoax
The vice president applauded a report that Donald Trump baselessly claimed was made up to make him look bad.

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