Daniel Klaidman

New York

Investigative Producer at CBS News

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U.S. Institute of Peace leaders regain control of HQ after judge declares DOGE takeover "null and void"

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Daniel Klaidman

The leaders of the United States Institute for Peace regained control of their offices Wednesday, weeks after they were ejected from their positions by the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency in March.
Donald Trump Jr.'s transformation into Washington power broker

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Daniel Klaidman

8 hours agoShark Tank's Kevin O'Leary sends strong message on 401(k) plansThe influential investor breaks down a key scheme of which Americans should be aware. Amid concerns about stock market volatility and the possibility …16 hours ago10 Things Women In Emotionally Distant Marriages Secretly Stop Doing FirstBeing in a marriage that feels emotionally distant can be really draining. The slow fade of connection between partners can stem from a variety of …
Donald Trump Jr.'s transformation into Washington power broker

3 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | Daniel Klaidman

When the crypto mining firm American Bitcoin announced plans to go public on the Nasdaq stock exchange this week, the company called it a "major milestone" for a key stakeholder, Dominari Holdings — a little-known investment house that recently added a very recognizable name to its advisory board: Donald Trump Jr.It was the latest maneuver in a series of high-stakes, and potentially lucrative business deals Trump Jr. and his younger brother Eric, also a Dominari adviser, stand to benefit from.
Senate Democrats seek inquiry into Kash Patel's use of FBI aircraft

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Daniel Klaidman

Senate Democrats have asked the U.S, Government Accountability Office to review the FBI Director Kash Patel's personal travel on government aircraft, according to GAO and congressional sources. The review will examine Patel's use of the FBI's private fleet of jets, as well as every director's approach since 2013, when the GAO last studied the issue.
Patel once called for ending FBI director's government jet use. Now he won't reveal if he's a frequent flyer.

1 month ago | cbsnews.com | Daniel Klaidman

Two years ago, Kash Patel emerged as a vocal critic of then-FBI Director Christopher Wray for his use of the government's fleet of private aircraft for personal travel. The FBI should "ground Chris Wray's private jet that he pays for with taxpayer dollars to hop around the country," Patel said during his "Kash's Corner" podcast in 2023.
Top Justice Dept. nominee Aaron Reitz has social media trail suggesting fringe views on range of issues

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Daniel Klaidman

The nominee for a top Justice Department job has left a digital trail of deleted social media posts that his critics say suggest fringe views on a number of issues, including an openness to defying court orders and acceptance of arranged marriages under certain circumstances.
She advanced DEI at her university. Her son-in-law, Vice President JD Vance, wants to end it nationwide.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Graham Kates |Daniel Klaidman

1 hour agoSenate Democrats say they will reject GOP's funding bill as shutdown draws nearAfter meeting with his conference, the Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said "Republicans do not have the votes" to advance the House-approved measure.
She advanced DEI at her university. Her son-in-law, Vice President JD Vance, wants to end it nationwide.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Graham Kates |Daniel Klaidman

As universities around the country race to assess new federal policies geared toward ending programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI, one college administrator is in a potentially tricky position. Lakshmi Chilukuri is the provost of the University of California San Diego's Sixth College. She is also Vice President JD Vance's mother-in-law.
Top FBI official in New York retires under pressure

Mar 3, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Pat Milton |Andres Triay |Daniel Klaidman |Scott MacFarlane

The top FBI official in New York City has been forced out of his job, according to multiple sources and an email he sent his colleagues Monday. James Dennehy, the assistant director in charge of FBI's largest field office, was told Friday to turn in his retirement papers by Monday, he said in the email. "I was not given a reason for this decision," he wrote.
Senior Justice Department staff tell employees to disregard "What did you do last week?" email promoted by Musk

Feb 24, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Scott MacFarlane |Jacob Rosen |Daniel Klaidman |Graham Kates

Senior Justice Department employees told staff Monday they are not required to reply to an email sent Saturday instructing them to document — at the risk of losing their jobs — five accomplishments from the past week, according to internal emails shared with CBS News. Elon Musk posted Saturday on his social media site, X, that failure to reply to the email from the Office of Personnel Management would be taken as a resignation.

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30 Apr 25

New: Senate Dems request GAO inquiry into Kash Patel’s use of FBI aircraft for personal travel. Triggered by reporting from @cbsnews and the @nytimes https://t.co/sdalHhibZS

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22 Apr 25

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18 Apr 25

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Articles

U.S. Institute of Peace leaders regain control of HQ after judge declares DOGE takeover "null and void"

Donald Trump Jr.'s transformation into Washington power broker

Donald Trump Jr.'s transformation into Washington power broker

Senate Democrats seek inquiry into Kash Patel's use of FBI aircraft

Patel once called for ending FBI director's government jet use. Now he won't reveal if he's a frequent flyer.

Top Justice Dept. nominee Aaron Reitz has social media trail suggesting fringe views on range of issues

She advanced DEI at her university. Her son-in-law, Vice President JD Vance, wants to end it nationwide.

She advanced DEI at her university. Her son-in-law, Vice President JD Vance, wants to end it nationwide.

Top FBI official in New York retires under pressure

Senior Justice Department staff tell employees to disregard "What did you do last week?" email promoted by Musk

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