Naftali Bendavid

Washington, D.C.

Senior National Political Correspondent at The Washington Post

Editor at the The Washington Post, covering politics and the 2020 campaign.

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1 week ago | stuff.co.nz | Naftali Bendavid
Democratic troubles revive debate over left-wing buzzwords

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Naftali Bendavid

Democratic troubles revive debate over left-wing buzzwords (washingtonpost.com) Democratic troubles revive debate over left-wing buzzwords By Naftali Bendavid 2025052709000000 Maybe it's using the word "oligarchs" instead of rich people. Or referring to "people experiencing food insecurity" rather than Americans going hungry. Or "equity" in place of "equality," or "justice-involved populations" instead of prisoners.
You asked: Can a Cabinet secretary be impeached?

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Naftali Bendavid

You asked: Can a Cabinet secretary be impeached? (washingtonpost.com) You asked: Can a Cabinet secretary be impeached? By Naftali Bendavid 2025052220471200 Can Cabinet secretaries be impeached? Or is firing by the president the only way for them to be removed? Yes, a Cabinet secretary can be impeached. As you may recall, Republicans pursued impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden's homeland security secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas.
Biden’s last prostate cancer screening was in 2014, his office says

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Naftali Bendavid |Dan Diamond

Biden’s last prostate cancer screening was in 2014, his office says (washingtonpost.com) Biden’s last prostate cancer screening was in 2014, his office says By Naftali Bendavid; Dan Diamond 2025052022172800 Former president Joe Biden's last known screening for prostate cancer was in 2014, when he was 71 years old and serving as vice president, a spokesperson for Biden's office said on Tuesday.
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2 weeks ago | stuff.co.nz | Naftali Bendavid
Biden’s cancer diagnosis draws well-wishes, questions and conspiracy theories

2 weeks ago | adn.com | Naftali Bendavid |Matt Viser |Joel Achenbach |Patrick Svitek

When a former president receives a serious medical diagnosis, the traditional response has been to set aside political differences, offer warm praise and wish the individual a speedy recovery and complete return to health. In many cases, that’s exactly what happened Sunday after former president Joe Biden disclosed that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Biden diagnosis draws well-wishes, questions and conspiracy theories

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Naftali Bendavid

When a former president receives a serious medical diagnosis, the traditional response has been to set aside political differences, offer warm praise and wish the individual a speedy recovery and complete return to health. In many cases, that’s exactly what happened Sunday after former president Joe Biden disclosed that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer.
Trump seeks a direct role in the economy: ‘I own the store’

2 weeks ago | detroitnews.com | Naftali Bendavid

POLITICSNaftali BendavidThe Washington PostView Comments President Donald Trump is trying to force down drug prices to specific levels. He has directed tariff rates on virtually every country. He declared that the Federal Reserve “must” lower interest rates. He takes a personal interest in the fate of individual companies like TikTok. He appears frequently with CEOs to tout investment deals, including many that were hatched before his presidency.
Biden diagnosis draws well-wishes, questions and conspiracy theories

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Naftali Bendavid |Matt Viser |Joel Achenbach |Patrick Svitek

Biden diagnosis draws well-wishes, questions and conspiracy theories (washingtonpost.com) Biden diagnosis draws well-wishes, questions and conspiracy theories By Naftali Bendavid; Matt Viser; Joel Achenbach; Patrick Svitek 2025051912431800 When a former president receives a serious medical diagnosis, the traditional response has been to set aside political differences, offer warm praise and wish the individual a speedy recovery and complete return to health. In many cases, that's exactly what...
Trump Seeks A Direct Role In The Economy

2 weeks ago | southfloridareporter.com | Naftali Bendavid

President Donald Trump is trying to force down drug prices to specific levels. He has directed tariff rates on virtually every country. He declared that the Federal Reserve "must" lower interest rates. He takes a personal interest in the fate of individual companies like TikTok. He appears frequently with CEOs to tout investment deals, including many that were hatched before his presidency.