Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

Betsy Swan is a former political reporter for the Daily Beast and formerly of Slate and National Review. You can follow her on Twitter @woodruffbets. Send her tips: tips@thedailybeast.com. You can also use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.

NOT HAPPENING

NRA Calls Off Annual Convention Over Coronavirus

The gun rights group began alerting members on Thursday that the mid-April event would no longer be happening.

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‘UNWAVERING’

Chelsea Manning Recovering After Trying to Take Her Own Life

Manning is still set to appear in court for a hearing on Friday, where a federal judge will rule on a motion to terminate civil contempt sanctions against her.

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NO CONTAINMENT

Most Americans Face Coronavirus Exposure, Republicans Told

A member of Congress who attended the closed-door briefing where the assessment was made called the prediction “sobering.”

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RUSSIA WILL LOVE IT

Cruz Hatches Plan to Curtail International Criminal Court

In a closed-door meeting with pro-Israel activists earlier this week, Cruz said he expected Russia and China to support his efforts.

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ALLIES IN HIGH PLACES

Suit: Dem Donor Linked to Controversial Ukrainian Oligarch

Ihor Kolomoisky, a recurring figure in the Trump impeachment drama, allegedly schemed to steal billions with a South Florida businessman who donated to a Florida congresswoman.

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NRA Calls Off Annual Convention Over Coronavirus

Chelsea Manning Recovering After Trying to Take Her Own Life

Most Americans Face Coronavirus Exposure, Republicans Told

Cruz Hatches Plan to Curtail International Criminal Court

Suit: Dem Donor Linked to Controversial Ukrainian Oligarch

Speier’s Question to DOJ on Epstein Raises Eyebrows

Congress Schedules Israeli-Palestinian Briefing With Kushner

Facial-Recognition Company Says Whole Client List Was Stolen

Did New Spy Chief Ric Grenell Advise George Clooney?

Russia Is Helping Elect Trump Again, Intel Official Says