Nicole Markus
@nicolejmarkus
now @politico | past @washingtonpost @floridavillager @medillonthehill | always @thedailynu ✉️: [email protected]
Even some New York politicians who haven’t endorsed Zohran Mamdani are jumping in to defend the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City from attacks lobbed by President Donald Trump. But not Eric Adams. politico.com/news/2025/07/0…
Effie Trinket. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping – in theaters November 20, 2026.
NEW: The federal government is turning its sights on Harvard -- again. Read about the new effort to block the University from sponsoring international students and researchers: politico.com/news/2025/07/2…
So well deserved! Congrats friend
A little news: I’ve officially joined @politico as a health care reporter, covering the surgeon general and writing the Pro Health Care PM newsletter. Excited to dig in — send tips, add me to your press lists, and reach out at [email protected] or afriedman.30 on Signal.
Hunter Biden denies cocaine found in WH was his after FBI opens probe ow.ly/rmOZ106gs3f
New poll: Americans were following Trump’s megabill win closely — and they say they don’t support it. Just 29 percent believe it will help the economy. ow.ly/lqmP50WqG0P
Calling him “daddy.” Praising his golf game. Nominating him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Global leaders have a new strategy to manage Trump. politico.com/news/2025/07/1…
Every. Word. Of this. I remember my first week in the Post newsroom, texting a friend, “I can’t believe I’m just in meetings with @danbalz now!” I couldn’t believe my good fortune. Truly the best of the best, and an ever nicer person.
NEW: Everyone likes a compliment, and the leader of the free world is no exception. How international leaders have leaned into the art of praise as a negotiation tactic: politico.com/news/2025/07/1…
(He counted the number of Hooters tweets by hand)
MAGA commentator @NickAdamsinUSA has tweeted just once about Malaysia before today — but over 500 times about Hooters. If confirmed, he'll be the next ambassador to the Southeast Asian country (which has no Hooters franchises, FWIW). More for @politico: politico.com/news/2025/07/1…
In June, @Tsihanouskaya's husband was released after 5 years in a Belarusian prison. He'd lost half his weight. Their daughter didn't recognize him. I spoke with the opposition leader about what comes next, & why Belarus can be "Trump's success story." politico.eu/article/belaru…
First Amendment advocates decry settlement in ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit ow.ly/UE3w106eA7r
Paramount settled a $16 million lawsuit with President Trump after he claimed an interview on 60 Minutes with Kamala Harris was deceptively edited. 1A advocates are not happy, to say the least. My story: politico.com/news/2025/07/0…
Zohran Mamdani stunned New York last night. Conservatives took to X shortly after his apparent primary win to criticize his religion, saying "NYC is about to see 9/11 2.0." My story: politico.com/news/2025/06/2…
My latest:
Israel is not dragging America into war with Iran, its president says ow.ly/tmHn106cA2N
First story for @politico! politico.com/news/2025/06/2…
Yesterday I graduated from Northwestern with my B.S. in Journalism. Today I start at @politico! Reporters do love a quick turnaround. Send me tips and add me to your lists: [email protected]
I feel like anything can happen at this tribal council!!