Zachary Folk

Freelance Reporter

Zachary Folk is a freelance breaking news reporter at the Daily Beast. He is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School and previously covered breaking news, politics, and local New York City news at various publications, including Forbes and the New York Post.

Coast Guard investigators searching the Potomac River on Thursday

PIECE OF THE PUZZLE

Divers Make Major Discovery After Tragic D.C. Plane Crash

Investigators are analyzing the plane’s flight recorder data in a lab, and expect to produce a preliminary report on the crash in 30 days.

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Mark Zuckerberg at Donald Trump's inauguration

TOUGH CROWD

Zuckerberg Sells Employees on ‘Partnership’ With Trump Admin

The Meta CEO spoke to his staff at an all-hands meeting on Thursday, defending his Trump-era strategy .

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OUT OF HIS DEPTH

Trump Says He Won’t ‘Go Swimming’ To D.C. Plane Crash Site

The president said he had a plan to meet with some of the families of the 67 people believed dead after the mid-air collision above the Potomac River.

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‘DEEP SORROW’

American Airlines CEO Makes Somber Remarks After D.C. Crash

The airline’s CEO confirmed that 60 passengers and four crew members were onboard the jet that crashed into an Army Black Hawk helicopter over Washington, D.C.

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