Paul Bedard
No one knows Washington secrets like Paul Bedard. This longtime D.C. reporter joined the Washington Examiner in 2012 after penning U.S. News & World Report's premiere political column, "Washington Whispers," for more than a decade. In addition to his Washington Secrets column, check out his signature feature, "Liberal Media Scream." Be sure to follow Paul on X at @SecretsBedard, like him on Facebook, and sign up for his email newsletter to get all of Paul's Washington Secrets delivered to your inbox every morning.
News
May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 22 days
Asher Notheis
·
April 9, 2026 9:00 am
Inflation came in at hot 2.8% in Fed’s preferred gauge in February, before oil spike
Zach Halaschak
·
April 9, 2026 8:48 am
Beltway Confidential
Trump’s historic border turnaround: Zero releases at the border for 11 consecutive months
Christopher Tremoglie
·
April 9, 2026 8:48 am
Defense
Anthropic loses bid to block Pentagon’s ‘supply chain risk’ designation
Brady Knox
·
April 9, 2026 8:25 am
In Focus
Artemis II reminds Americans to strive for the stars
Tom Rogan
·
April 9, 2026 8:00 am
Daily on Defense
Trump holds his fire as Iran tests his patience with truce violations and Strait of Hormuz restrictions
Jamie McIntyre
·
April 9, 2026 7:14 am
Investigations
Fairfax County Public Schools buckles amid scandals, furious parents, and budgeting crunch
Mia Cathell
·
April 9, 2026 7:00 am
News
Second round of April Social Security payments goes out in six days
Asher Notheis
·
April 9, 2026 6:00 am
National Security
Five ways Mullin is already pushing DHS in a new direction
Anna Giaritelli
·
April 9, 2026 6:00 am
Beltway Confidential
Oil and gas prices will be lower but still elevated
James Rogan
·
April 9, 2026 6:00 am
Faith, Freedom, and Self-Reliance
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act prevented one of the most painful tax increases ever
Preston Brashers
·
April 9, 2026 6:00 am