Mark Alfred

Breaking News Intern

Mark Alfred is a former breaking news intern at The Daily Beast.

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump campaigns in Newton, Iowa, U.S.

‘DICTATOR FOR ONE DAY’

Trump Vows to ‘Take Over Our Capitol’ on Jan. 6 Anniversary

The former president decried recent violent crimes in D.C. while calling for the release of those who committed them on his behalf.

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British actor Bella Ramsey (L) and US actress Jodie Foster.

‘LEARN HOW TO RELAX’

Jodie Foster Says Gen Z Coworkers Can Be ‘Really Annoying’

Foster chastised what she said were easy-to-fix workplace slipups.

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Danielle Brooks, Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia Barrino, Oprah Winfrey, and Blitz Bazawule.

‘Color Purple’ Cast: Oprah Saved Us From Bad Set Conditions

Actresses credited Oprah for intervening on their behalf but said things ought to have been better from the start.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

‘FULL RESPONSIBILITY’

Defense Sec Breaks Silence on His Secret Hospitalization

Lloyd Austin said he takes full responsibility for the lack of transparency and admitted he “could have done a better job.”

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin attends a news conference

OUT OF THE LOOP

Pentagon Hid Austin’s Hospitalization From Top Officials

Even senior White House officials were reportedly kept out of the loop as the U.S.’ top defense official was hospitalized.

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