Sarah Fitzpatrick

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Yesterday federal agents showed up outside NYT reporters’ homes “an attempt to prevent the public from knowing what is happening in their country by intimidating journalists from doing their jobs.” nytimes.com/2026/07/11/bus…

NEW: Our story on the months of preparation and the *many* people working to keep DC and other cities safe this July 4th weekend, with @NickMiroff and @shaneharris @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/national-secur…

Joining @AudieCornish and @CNNThisMorning to discuss my latest reporting on the ‘250 pardons for 250 years’ effort and the *millions* of dollars that are being exchanged in a frenzy of international lobbying and dealmaking as a result. theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

NEW: Among the names under consideration for proposed “250 pardons for 250 years” initiative are fugitive Jho Low, who is accused of masterminding the multibillion-dollar 1MDB fraud, Fugees rapper Pras Michel, who was convicted in a related foreign-influence case, and OneTaste co-founder Nicole Daedone, recently sentenced in a forced-labor conspiracy case. @michaelscherer @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

NEW: WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told us the president “finds it detestable that anyone would even attempt to profit off pardons.” Trump’s advisers are still split on whether mass pardons for the anniversary of American independence would be a good idea. One adviser said there had been polling that suggested that a mass pardon could benefit the president, others believe it will politically backfire. @michaelscherer @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

NEW: “It is general knowledge in our practice that for $2 million, you can have a pardon,” a prominent defense attorney told me. Others said $1-2 million is the going rate, though clients were offering *many* times that amount for challenging cases. @michaelscherer @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

“250 pardons for 250 years” The White House is considering issuing mass pardons as part of the nation's Independence Day celebrations, @S_Fitzpatrick and @michaelscherer report. The possibility has set off a frenzy. theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

“It is general knowledge in our practice that for $2 million, you can have a pardon,” one prominent white-collar defense attorney tells @S_Fitzpatrick and @michaelscherer

“250 pardons for 250 years” The White House is considering issuing mass pardons as part of the nation's Independence Day celebrations, @S_Fitzpatrick and @michaelscherer report. The possibility has set off a frenzy. theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

NEW: We spoke to 14 people familiar with recent mass pardon plan discussions, including 5 current and former admin officials. Trump’s advisers are still split on whether mass pardons for the 4th of July would be a good idea. One adviser said there had been polling that suggested that a mass pardon could benefit the president, while others thought it could backfire politically. @michaelscherer @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

NEW: The White House is considering granting mass pardons for the nation’s birthday. The prospect set off an international frenzy of lobbying and dealmaking in which even slight proximity to the president can be monetized. Reported with @michaelscherer @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

NEW: “250 pardons for 250 years”: The White House is considering issuing mass pardons over the Fourth of July weekend. Reported w/ @michaelscherer @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

Despite insisting that a $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has been scrapped, the administration is quietly assuring allies that payout plans remain on track, @S_Fitzpatrick reports. theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

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@S_Fitzpatrick @NicolleDWallace @TheAtlantic Saw you on the Nicole Wallace Show. Brilliant. Thank you for the gift article.

Joining @NicolleDWallace to talk about my latest @TheAtlantic story today theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

EXCLUSIVE : “Right now, you have to be an insider to know who to talk to,” one attorney who had advised multiple individuals seeking compensation told me. @TheAtlantic theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

NEWS: Inside America's Birthday battle--As Trump takes taxpayer money for his own events, Interior has refused to give the bipartisan America250 $25 million it promised: “This administration will not light taxpayer money on fire. Full stop.” theatlantic.com/politics/2026/…

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