Josh Kovensky

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Josh Kovensky is an investigative reporter for Talking Points Memo, based in New York. He previously worked for the Kyiv Post in Ukraine, covering politics, business, and corruption there.

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This Russian Dissident Won Political Asylum. ICE Refuses To Release Him.

By Josh Kovensky | June 4, 2025 12:37 p.m.

Some Dems Warn Colleagues: Crypto Bill Could Inject Some 19th Century Chaos Into US Economy

The GENIUS Act raises the possibility of financial contagion, experts warn.

By Josh Kovensky | June 3, 2025 7:00 a.m.

Kristi Noem Cowed By Sheriffs Into Retreating From Latest Anti-Immigrant Broadside

This is your TPM evening briefing.

By Josh Kovensky | June 2, 2025 5:43 p.m.

The Memelord Is Leaving. For Now. DOGE Lives On.

This is your TPM evening briefing.

By Josh Kovensky | May 29, 2025 6:12 p.m.

Trump Nominates His Defense Lawyer-Turned-DOJ Yes Man For Federal Appeals Court

By Josh Kovensky | May 28, 2025 4:12 p.m.

More Than 50 Men Entered The US Legally Only To Later Be Sent To CECOT, Report Finds

By Josh Kovensky | May 26, 2025 9:02 a.m.

The Legal Fight Against Trump’s Library Of Congress Power Grab Begins

By Josh Kovensky | May 24, 2025 7:15 a.m.

An Outspoken Christian Nationalist Pastor Expands His Sway In Trump’s DC

Idaho pastor Doug Wilson is bringing his church to DC, and says he met with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in recent weeks.

By Josh Kovensky | May 22, 2025 10:50 a.m.

DHS Sent Detainees To South Sudan On Tuesday In Blatant Defiance Of Judge, Attorneys Allege

By Josh Kovensky | May 20, 2025 4:59 p.m.

GOP—With Some Key Dem Support—Poised To Give Trump The Green Light On Crypto Schemes

By Josh Kovensky | May 19, 2025 3:30 p.m.