@rickklein

Washington Bureau Chief @ABC. Bourbon, BBQ, baseball cards. No. 34 - 2016 Topps Allen & Ginter. Formerly @BostonGlobe @DallasNews @Princetonian

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Joined December 2008
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Among The New Yorker’s most prolific cartoonists, Mr. Vey was revered by his colleagues, who etched his name into the magazine’s pantheon alongside giants like Charles Addams, Sam Gross, Jack Ziegler and others. nytimes.com/2026/10/13/busin…

The New Yorker Cartoonist P.C. Vey Has Died (Gift Article)

His work for The New Yorker savaged the absurdities of everyday life. He has died at 70.

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Great read from @MarthaRaddatz - washingtonpost.com/opinions/…

Opinion | The 9/11 generation of warriors deserves our respect

Twenty-five years ago, the U.S. launched a war against terrorists. It went on for decades.

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I ate grasshopper tacos while reporting the obituary of the David George Gordon, the bug chef. nytimes.com/2026/09/21/dinin…
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Enjoy as this master would have wanted you to - via @mikerosenwald - Juan Tamariz, Master Magician of Misdirection and Joy, Dies at 83 nytimes.com/2026/09/01/world… via @NYTimes

Juan Tamariz, Master Magician of Misdirection and Joy, Dies at 83

A magician’s magician, he was a philosopher of the craft. He didn’t just want to fool people; he wanted to share in their awe of the inexplicable.

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In an industry of big personalities, Mr. Niederhoffer outperformed in eccentricity. He wore mismatched sneakers on the squash court, ordered dessert before dinner, browsed bookstores in his socks and read just one newspaper, The National Enquirer. nytimes.com/2026/08/21/busin…

Victor Niederhoffer, Trader Who Went Boom and Bust (Twice), Dies at 82 (Gift Article)

He pioneered a technique for using computers to predict short-term movements in stock prices, something that proved to be hugely lucrative — when it worked.

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This is a great read - from @mikerosenwald nytimes.com/2026/08/21/busin…

Victor Niederhoffer, Trader Who Went Boom and Bust (Twice), Dies at 82

He pioneered a technique for using computers to predict short-term movements in stock prices, something that proved to be hugely lucrative — when it worked.

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This Week
@ThisWeekABCJul 26
ABC News Washington Bureau Chief Rick Klein breaks down the importance of Maine in the upcoming midterms after Democrats in the state chose Troy Jackson as their new nominee. this-week.visitlink.me/l5H71…
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Quite a journey from my childhood bedroom wall to today. Thanks @DaleMurphy3 for continuing to help your fans make great memories! @MurphyToTheHall
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NEWS -- White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches, sources tell me @AaronKatersky @PCCharalambous & @newsfromnick. Gabriel Perez, who has been with Trump since 2016, is in talks to settle the matter with the CFTC. abcnews.com/US/white-house-t…

White House teleprompter operator made more than $100K betting on Trump's speeches: Sources

President Trump's longtime teleprompter operator is believed to have made tens of thousands of dollars by placing bets on the contents of Trump's speeches, sources say.

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Brian Stelter
@brianstelterJul 4
"Disney Celebrates America:" ABC's 24-hour telecast marking America's 250th really does remind me of Peter Jennings' monumental broadcast ushering in the new millennium. Every minute, there's someone and something new.
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A beloved and instrumental character in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. nytimes.com/2026/06/12/arts/…

Joe Negri, Handyman and Music Maestro on ‘Mister Rogers,’ Dies at 99 (Gift Article)

An accomplished jazz guitarist, he appeared on more than 300 episodes of the public television show, playing alongside musicians like Wynton Marsalis and Yo-Yo Ma.

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SUNDAY on @ThisWeekABC with @MarthaRaddatz ✅@MarkWarner ✅@RepMcCaul ✅@selinawangtv on the ground in Maine ✅@IanPannell & @rickklein report AND @donnabrazile, @GovChristie, @RameshPonnuru & @sbg1 join the roundtable bit.ly/43hyyUA
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Jay O'Brien
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This is truly humbling. This award reflects the work of our entire, inspiring @ABC Hill Team. It’s an honor to call them colleagues and friends. @AllisonMPecorin, @jparkABC, @lauren_peller, @LaleeIbssa, @arthurjonesii. Our incredible crews — @isbalcio, @JessenPeder, David, and Kevin. And so many more. Thank you.
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🚨NEWS: We are proud to announce @ABC's @jayobtv is the recipient of the 2026 Joan Shorenstein Barone Award, for excellence in Capitol Hill coverage. See Jay's reaction below ⤵️ Jay will be honored June 30 at our 2026 Dinner & Awards show. Visit rtca2026.rsvpify.com for more!
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Killer Mike
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One of my life's missions is to see @DaleMurphy3 get in the HOF.
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@Roger774501171May 6
Without naming Bonds , Clemens or Pete Rose, as they should be in Cooperstown. Name me a name who needs to be in Cooperstown ,and was overlooked. I’ll start Lou Whitaker .
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Fred Frommer@ffrommerMay 5
With Trump bringing back the Presidential Fitness Test, a look back at my @WashPost story about JFK turning to athletes like Stan Musial to get "soft Americans" into shape. @dcsportsbog @coachbuckethead @rickklein washingtonpost.com/sports/20…
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The lights of Broadway a bit dimmer now. Voice of my childhood - and decades of adulthood. “Ellll Du-Kay … deals…”
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We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN and Yankees radio icon whose voice was synonymous with an entire generation of Yankee fandom. Rest in peace, John ❤️
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Jay O'Brien
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That’s the @ABC team. Getting right to work.
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Reporters working at dinner after incident
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NEWS -- DOJ is expected to drop its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as soon as Friday, ending a standoff that threatened to delay the confirmation of Powell's successor at the central bank, sources tell me, @eschulze @AllisonMPecorin @alex_mallin
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Jonathan Karl
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This was a great assignment …. Mount Rushmore in a way few people have ever seen it …. Crazy Horse too
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There's more to Mount Rushmore than meets the eye — @jonkarl takes us beyond the four faces in his home state of South Dakota.
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DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal

Authorities have arrested a U.S. soldier involved in the capture of Nicolas Maduro for allegedly pocketing more than $400,000 by betting on his capture, sources say.

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