Michael Daly

Special Correspondent

Michael Daly is a special correspondent with The Daily Beast. He was previously a columnist with the New York Daily News and a staff writer with New York magazine. He was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for commentary in 2002 and has received numerous awards. He is the author of Under Ground and The Book of Mychal. His third book, Topsy, was released in 2013. Send him tips: michael.daly@thedailybeast.com or tips@thedailybeast.com. You can also use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.

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Trump’s Blitz on Military Families Derails Soldier’s Life

He chose to enlist to thank the country that gave him “everything.” ICE took it all away in an instant.

Michael Daly

SHOCKING!

Trumpy Nut Who’s Giving ICE Electric Shock Gloves Is Exposed

Jeff Niklaus sees God’s “fingerprint” in his products and conspiracy theories everywhere else.

Michael Daly

HOT OR NOT?

I Saw the Moment Luigi Finally Lost His Luster

Mangione looked more like a prisoner than the internet heartthrob who once inspired a cult following—but his guilty plea did little to dampen his convictions.

Michael Daly