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Gabriel Arana

Senior News Editor

Gabriel Arana is a senior editor at The Daily Beast and a contributing editor at The American Prospect.
A photo illustration of Donald Trump and rubble following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine.
A MOTHER’S CRY

Why Trump Should See the Children’s Eyes as Putin Bombs Kyiv

After Russian missiles struck innocent people’s homes in Ukraine, a searing dispatch from the aftermath—and a plea from mothers to the American president.

Anna Nemtsova

Lee Dudek, Head of the SSA
SLAPPED DOWN

Trump Aides Panic at Social Security Boss’s Shutdown Threat

Lee Dudek reversed course on his threat to shutter the agency after the White House called him.

Gabriel Arana

U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg
WON’T BACK DOWN

Embattled Judge Vows to Find Out If Trump Violated His Order

Trump has called for U.S. District Judge James Boasberg to be impeached.

Gabriel Arana

Elon Musk opening his jacket to reveal a t-shirt with the word "DOGE" emblazoned on it.
PAY-PER-VOTE

Musk Group Woos Voters With $$$ in Wisconsin Election

Reprising a stunt that landed the billionaire in hot water during the presidential election, Musk-backed America PAC is offering cash to Wisconsin voters who sign a petition “against activist judges.”

Gabriel Arana

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Can Obama Make Peace With Gays?

As Obama prepares to give a speech to one of the most powerful gay groups in America tonight, Gabriel Arana says he has some explaining to do about his shocking inaction on gay rights.

Gabriel Arana

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