@emmersbrown

Rapid-response investigations editor, Washington Post. Author of TO RAISE A BOY. Reach me at [email protected].

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Joined March 2009
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Craig Whitlock@CraigMWhitlock5h
Scoops on scoops: Lotta journalistic secrets revealed in @realBobWoodward's new memoir, including how he gained entry to former CIA Director Bill Casey's hospital room to extract his confession on Iran-contra. My story, based on advance copy of the book: wapo.st/3UbZzrD

Bob Woodward spills his ‘Secrets’

In a new memoir, the legendary reporter names a parade of confidential sources who enabled monumental scoops in The Washington Post and his blockbuster books.

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A rite of DC politics is to promise to do something about rats. It never ends well. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…

Rats have long gnawed at D.C. mayors, and its likely next leader says she’s on it

Declaring war on rats is a D.C. political tradition that stretches deep into the recesses of last century. Now presumptive mayor Janeese Lewis George is tapping in.

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New from The Post: A small group of U.S. national security officials has advised governors, election officials, and lawmakers on how to prepare for the possibility that the Trump administration will interfere in the November midterms. washingtonpost.com/national-…

U.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

Their discreet efforts have reached governors, election stewards and lawmakers from both parties who are increasingly alarmed that the administration may interfere in the midterms.

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Rick Maese@RickMaeseOct 18
Trump’s plan shrinks course from 36 holes to 18 but impacts more than golfers. It eliminates Ohio Drive, historic mini golf and a grove of Japanese cherry trees — reshaping space used by thousands of cyclists, runners, anglers, bird-watchers and picnickers wapo.st/47qaXDm

Trump shares plan to overhaul East Potomac golf course amid court fight over land

The historic public facility will close for about 15 months, he said. A federal judge has ordered Trump administration officials to testify Monday about the origins and execution of the plan.

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Palestinians and Washington Post photographer attacked in West Bank washingtonpost.com/world/202…

Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and Washington Post photographer in West Bank

The settlers attacked Palestinians harvesting olives and beat Heidi Levine, a veteran photojournalist. Witnesses said Israeli soldiers did nothing to halt the violence.

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Ben Pauker@benpaukerOct 15
🚨EXCLUSIVE: Secret documents reveal the donors behind Trump's $330 million+ ballroom From @jocwapo @Blaskey_S @aaronjschaffer. This is the power of @washingtonpost reporting. wapo.st/4yiUDPx

Secret documents reveal donors behind $330 million for Trump’s ballroom

The records offer a panoramic view of a fundraising campaign that is extraordinary for its size and opacity.

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Dan Diamond
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Trump’s first ballroom architect was worried the project didn’t comply with building safety codes. Trump’s response: “I am the code.” (The architect stepped aside.) Terrific reporting by @Blaskey_S @jocwapo. washingtonpost.com/investiga…

‘I am the code’: Trump clashed with ballroom architect over safety issues

James McCrery II resigned in October after warning that the president was insisting on designs that violated fire and safety codes.

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Trayon White’s attorney claimed in court that the FBI informant who purportedly bribed White is the council member’s brother-in-law. The informant told The Post: “You know it’s not true.” washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/…

Trayon White Sr.’s attorneys say lawmaker was set up as bribery trial opens

The case, which hinges on recordings by a government informant, could come down to a single juror.

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ICE is quietly firing new hires. For one recruit, it was devastating. By @AlexHortonTX @joyceslee @tedhesson & me link—>
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Dan Diamond
@ddiamondSep 14
Another big @jonathanreports scoop
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Exclusive: Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday as officials warn that bankruptcy is imminent. w @travismandrews washingtonpost.com/style/202…

Kennedy Center could close as early as Tuesday, warns of bankruptcy, documents show

Officials said the center is facing “certain fiscal collapse” within weeks, insist that adding President Donald Trump’s name may be the only way to avoid bankruptcy.

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Alex Horton@AlexHortonTXAug 30
Pretty much every 4-star who provided forces for the Iran war voiced growing concerns to Hegseth of risk to their missions, including homeland defense, if the U.S. stays the course. Details from a recent assessment w/ @TaraCopp washingtonpost.com/national-…

Military leaders warn Hegseth against extending Iran war operations

A recent classified assessment advised that prolonged large-scale operations in the Middle East risk weakening U.S. capabilities elsewhere.

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Dan Lamothe
@DanLamotheAug 30
EXCLUSIVE: The Pentagon has secretly installed several conservative military veterans with large online followings in government roles, declining to disclose their assignments as they amplify the viewpoints of Pete Hegseth.
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Perry Stein@PerrySteinAug 27
NEW: The special grand jury that Pirro convened is investigating the city's oversight of youth and DC public schools. In recent days, prosecutors have reached out to teachers, questioning them about truancy and graduation rates. washingtonpost.com/national-…

Pirro’s special grand jury probing D.C. schools, city oversight of youth

The unusual investigation appears to have a broad scope. Prosecutors have contacted D.C. Public Schools personnel to question them about truancy and graduation rates.

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New tonight: The White House says its new ballroom will provide a long-sought bunker to protect the president during an emergency. Former officials say it already has one. W/@ddiamond washingtonpost.com/politics/…

Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say

The White House already has a nuclear-proof facility buried deep underground and built in secret after 9/11.

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Drew Harwell@drewharwellAug 18
"Goodson allegedly told his supervisor that he had received a text message from his wife, stating that she had been contacted by The Washington Post, which was preparing to run a story about Goodson’s alleged misuse of the database."
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A Florida police officer is accused of using Flock camera tech to track his estranged wife’s vehicle 717 times, according to an affidavit wsbtv.com/news/trending/affi…

Affidavit: Police officer used Flock cameras to track estranged wife 717 times

According to an affidavit, Christopher Goodson tracked his wife's vehicle 717 times with Flock technology -- including 280 times in September 2025.

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Scoop: The false allegation that led Buttigieg to be separated from his kids last month came from someone police later deemed possibly “mentally unstable,” per records. Michigan police waited six days after approaching Buttigieg to attempt to identify the accuser. When we contacted her, she couldn’t answer basic questions about her claims. Child welfare experts said this case shows a flawed process that was made worse by poor judgment & communication among investigators from two states. “It should scare all of us,” one said. Michigan AG now investigating how this was handled. Lots of new details in this story with w @ErinatThePost and Aaron. Hope you’ll read. washingtonpost.com/politics/…

Police vetted dubious allegation only after Buttigieg was separated from children

The Michigan attorney general’s office is investigating how the accusation that prompted the ex-Cabinet secretary's separation from his 4-year-old twins was handled.

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WaPo and NYT both have well-reported deep dives today into the politicization of the U.S. military - at West Point and in the highest ranks of the Navy ⬇️
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NEW ICE officer linked to Maine shooting was deemed not credible in court last year - The Washington Post w/ @SilviaElenaFF -->
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Greg Jaffe@GregJaffeJul 23
Best thing you'll read this week. The Pentagon might not want to take accountability for the Afghanistan war. @Tmgneff did it for them. Hope this circulates far and wide at the Pentagon. nytimes.com/2026/07/23/world…

Why I Sought Out a Taliban Commander I Had Fought (Gift Article)

First as a Marine and then as a journalist, I spent years tied to Afghanistan. I returned one last time to speak to a former enemy in search of answers, and perhaps closure.

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John Hudson
@John_HudsonJul 22
Scoop: The Trump administration is considering military options in Mali against Islamist militants at the urging of Sebastian Gorka, per officials. If approved, it would add an 8th nation to the list of countries Trump has bombed in his second term
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