John Light

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John Light is TPM's managing editor, based in New York. He previously worked as a producer for Bill Moyers and WNYC and has written for The Atlantic, Slate, Reuters and Grist.

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If You Want Attention, Send In The Troops

This is your TPM evening briefing.

By John Light | May 14, 2025 5:42 p.m.

Full DC Circuit Unfires—For Now—NLRB, MSPB Board Members That Trump Lawlessly Axed

By John Light | April 7, 2025 9:43 a.m.

Senate Democrats Cave, Giving Up Only Real Point Of Leverage Until The Fall

By John Light | March 15, 2025 8:00 a.m.

Senate GOP Passes CR To Avert Shutdown After 10 Dems Gave Them Votes To Advance

By John Light | March 14, 2025 6:22 p.m.

As Congressional GOP Cheers Trump’s Rampage, The Courts Are The Last Hope To Stop Him

By John Light | February 8, 2025 9:08 a.m.

The New Update About The Capitol Pipe Bomber Underscores How Little We Know About The Case

By John Light | January 4, 2025 8:00 a.m.

Republicans Have No Debt-Ceiling Hostages To Take Except Themselves

This is your TPM evening briefing.

By John Light | December 30, 2024 4:37 p.m.

A Match Made In A Fox News Basement?

By John Light | December 28, 2024 8:00 a.m.

May The Most Radiant Rodent Win: It’s Time To Vote For The 2024 Golden Duke Awards

An election that won't make you nauseous. Maybe.

By John Light | December 12, 2024 5:57 p.m.

It’s Time!

By John Light | December 9, 2024 6:17 p.m.

Submit your Golden Duke nominees here.