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Yochi Dreazen

Former Deputy Managing Editor, Foreign

    Latest articles by Yochi Dreazen

    Politics
    This New York Times correction shows what Trump’s war on the media actually looks likeThis New York Times correction shows what Trump’s war on the media actually looks like
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    The White House press secretary refused to answer questions about where he was born.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    Politics
    Trump has sidelined Rex Tillerson just when the US most needs a strong secretary of stateTrump has sidelined Rex Tillerson just when the US most needs a strong secretary of state
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    President Trump isn’t allowing Tillerson to shape policy, choose staff, or speak to the press.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    Politics
    Michael Flynn is gone. President Trump’s strangely warm feelings about Russia remain.Michael Flynn is gone. President Trump’s strangely warm feelings about Russia remain.
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    Flynn shared his boss’s love for all things Russia. Now that he’s been fired, what comes next?

    By Yochi Dreazen
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    Michael Flynn, Trump’s national security adviser, resigns over Russia liesMichael Flynn, Trump’s national security adviser, resigns over Russia lies
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    Flynn, a Trump loyalist, had been on thin ice even before the scandal that cost him his job.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    World Politics
    This American woman has given birth to 2 children while being held hostage in Afghanistan. Why is the family still there?This American woman has given birth to 2 children while being held hostage in Afghanistan. Why is the family still there?
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    Washington’s muddled hostage policy has left an American family in the hands of the Taliban.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    World Politics
    The US says it won’t talk to terrorists. An American woman and her children are paying the price.The US says it won’t talk to terrorists. An American woman and her children are paying the price.
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    Two possible deals to bring the family home fell apart because of bureaucratic infighting.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    Politics
    Steve Bannon now gets to help decide war and peaceSteve Bannon now gets to help decide war and peace
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    Trump gave a political guru a seat on the National Security Council for the first time ever.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    Politics
    The worst things you’ll read about Trump come from his own aidesThe worst things you’ll read about Trump come from his own aides
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    Leaked executive orders are the first shots in Trump’s war with his own staff.

    By Yochi Dreazen
    Politics
    The real target of Trump’s inaugural speech wasn’t Barack Obama. It was George W. Bush.The real target of Trump’s inaugural speech wasn’t Barack Obama. It was George W. Bush.
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    The newest Republican president just used a long speech to attack the last Republican one.

    By Yochi Dreazen