Sam Brodey

Deputy Politics Editor

Sam Brodey is the deputy politics editor at The Daily Beast. He was previously a congressional reporter here. Prior to joining the Beast, Sam was the Washington correspondent for MinnPost and a fellow at Mother Jones. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and an avid fan of minor league baseball. Send him tips: sam.brodey@thedailybeast.com, or tips@thedailybeast.com.

Illustration of a voting ballot with hangers as the selection, with the blue one filled in.

TAKING INITIATIVE

Dems Are Counting on Abortion Literally Being on the Ballot

Democrats are banking on abortion ballot initiatives being the difference for them at the polls.

Sam Brodey

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) gaggles with reporters on the steps of the House of Representatives

‘UNBELIEVABLE’

MTG Literally Curses Johnson Speakership After Ukraine Vote

Greene fumed over Johnson’s alleged offenses, culminating in the Ukraine vote, which she called “this bullsh*t in here on the House floor.”

Sam Brodey

Rabbi Fred J. Neulander is shown in court

N.J. Rabbi Who Hired Hit Men to Kill Wife Dies in Prison

The case has been the subject of various documentaries and a Los Angeles theater staged a musical based on the story in 2022.

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David Pryor was a key supporter of former President Bill Clinton

POLITICAL HEAVYWEIGHT

Ex-Senator Who Helped Bill Clinton’s Rise to Power Dies

David Pryor elevated Bill Clinton to be his Attorney General while Arkansas Governor.

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US President Joe Biden (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

HELP IS ON THE WAY

House Overwhelmingly Approves Billions to Support Israel

The $26 billion package mostly underwrites Israel’s war effort, but also includes billions in humanitarian support for Palestinians.

Sam Brodey