Steve Herman

VOA chief national correspondent/former White House bureau chief; Author, ‘Behind the White House Curtain.’ Adjunct asst. professor, Shenandoah Univ.; Adjunct lecturer in journalism, Univ. of Richmond; 2022-23 JURIST (npub1643…h744) journalist-in-residence, Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Law; Kiplinger Fellow, Ohio Univ.; American Foreign Service Assoc. governing board; Nevada Broadcasters Assoc. Hall of Fame; W7VOA on ham radio.

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2024-10-17 12:33:10

In the week ending October 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted US unemployment initial claims was 241,000, a decrease of 19,000 from the previous week's revised level, according to the Labor Department. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 258,000 to 260,000. https://www.dol.gov/ui/data.pdf

2024-10-09 09:01:48

IDF says its air force struck more than 230 targets in the Gaza Strip and in Lebanon over the past day. https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-october-09-2024/

2024-10-06 23:08:23

Saudi king, who is 88, hospitalized for a lung infection, according to officials. https://www.spa.gov.sa/N2183884

2024-10-05 22:09:22

“We have seen a large increase in false information circulating online related to the federal response to Hurricane Helene. A number of scam artists, bad-faith actors, and others who want to sow chaos because they think it helps their political interests are promoting disinformation about the recovery effort, including ways to access critical and live-saving resources. This is wrong, dangerous, and it must stop immediately.” - https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/05/interested-parties-memo-fighting-hurricane-helene-falsehoods-with-facts/

2024-10-01 18:19:27

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"Iran crossed the line again. The State of Israel has capabilities that have been developed over the years to strike at Iran, and the government has full backing to act with strength and determination. It's either us or them, and the mission is clear: Whoever attacks - will be attacked, and will be hurt." - Benny Gantz, head of Israel's opposition National Unity Party.

2024-09-21 12:02:26

This afternoon in Cincinnati: https://www.josephbeth.com/event/steve-herman-discussing-and-signing-behind-white-house-curtain-senior-journalist%E2%80%99s-story
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2024-09-16 11:02:03

I am live momentarily on ABC News 24 in Australia to discuss the latest assassination attempt on former President Trump. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/abc-news-24

2024-09-10 03:35:42

Exactly 248 years ago, the Second Continental Congress, in session here in Philadelphia, made a fateful decision. https://open.substack.com/pub/newsguy/p/philadelphia-freedom?r=1g77q&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

2024-09-07 19:28:06

Hundreds of thousands of Israelis are again protesting throughout the country, calling for the government to reach a hostage release deal.
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2024-09-06 11:49:39

Harris-Walz campaign announces it has raised more than $615 million since the VP entered the 2024 race and its haul in August was “the best grassroots fundraising month in presidential history.”

2024-09-05 18:17:16

Blaze Media, a conservative media company, cuts ties with YouTuber Lauren Chen after she was linked to an alleged Russian influence operation that was exposed by the DoJ. https://www.thewrap.com/blaze-youtube-contributor-fired-russian-influence-campaign/

2024-09-04 14:35:23

US Mint announces it’ll release on Oct. 2 the presidential silver medal for Grover Cleveland, the only US president to serve two non-consecutive terms.
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2024-08-31 02:21:53

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“Our CBS security team today got to the man first to rip him off the riser near our live shot location. Not local police, USSS, or private security at the venue. Another security lapse at a Trump rally.” - Campaign reporter Jake Rosen

2024-08-31 02:21:28

Police taser a Trump rally attendee in Pennsylvania who stormed the media riser moments after the former president complained about his press coverage. https://apnews.com/article/trump-rally-arrest-taser-media-68fe78b79ae65556c4efc850e142998c

2024-08-29 23:15:00

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“Congratulations to Donald Trump for realizing that his position and his record on abortion are wildly unpopular, particularly with women who will decide this election. But rather than give him credit for a disingenuous and unserious proposal that contradicts his own GOP platform, we’ll credit him for something he actually did: overturning Roe v. Wade..." - EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler

2024-08-29 22:45:38

Former President Trump tells NBC News that if gets back in the White House he'll not only protect access to in-vitro fertilization but will have either the government or insurance companies cover the cost of the service for American women who need it. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-wants-make-ivf-treatments-paid-government-insurance-compani-rcna168804

2024-08-24 22:30:45

I not only write news. I follow the news. Incessantly. https://open.substack.com/pub/newsguy/p/gorging-on-news?r=1g77q&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

2024-08-20 17:19:23

RFK Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, says the independent campaign is looking at whether "we walk away right now and join forces with Donald Trump." https://youtu.be/lAqVn5lRdes?si=EUeQUFfQbf9kf6Iv

2024-08-18 03:00:51

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We were there for a few days.

2024-08-18 03:00:07

Muslim group pulls out of NYC’s India Day parade in protest of a Ram Mandir float seen as glorifying the Hindu temple built on the site of a razed mosque. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-india-day-parade-2024/
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2024-08-17 22:20:02

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The voters of Northampton County, in the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, have chosen the victor of all but three US presidential elections since 1920. Our VOA News report: https://www.voanews.com/a/county-in-us-state-of-pennsylvania-has-uncanny-ability-to-choose-presidents-/7744497.html

2024-08-17 21:23:08

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"I am better looking person than Kamala," declares Trump.
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2024-08-17 21:18:51

"Would that be OK North Carolina?" Donald Trump asks the rally crowd in Wilkes-Barre (which is in Pennsylvania).
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2024-08-17 00:04:49

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Gaza ceasefire deal “still in play,” President Biden tells pool reporters as he steps off Air Force One in Hagerstown, Maryland.

2024-08-16 23:59:59

Gold hits another record high settlement price. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/gold-extends-record-run-as-broad-market-volatility-lures-buyers-eb8d561f
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2024-08-16 23:06:23

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All nine SCOTUS justices said that parts of the new rules — including the protections for transgender students — should not go effect until the legal challenges are resolved.

2024-08-16 23:02:49

SCOTUS, on a 5-4 vote, rejects the Biden administration’s request to be allowed to temporarily enforce most of a rule implementing Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in education programs that receive federal funding, while its appeals continued. https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf/24a78_f2ah.pdf

2024-08-16 21:05:24

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“Earlier today, I received an update from my negotiating team on the ground in Doha and directed them to put forward the comprehensive bridging proposal presented today, which offers the basis for coming to a final agreement on a ceasefire and hostage release deal.” - President Biden https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/08/16/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-middle-east/

2024-08-15 20:46:13

Silver Bulletin - Poll averages show Harris/Walz campaign continuing to gainon Trump/Vance this week in swing states. https://www.natesilver.net/p/nate-silver-2024-president-election-polls-model
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2024-08-15 20:30:48

There are props for this afternoon's Donald Trump news conference in Bedminster, NJ.
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2024-08-15 20:13:56

ABC News - Secret Service to surround Trump's podium at outdoor rallies with bulletproof glass. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/video/secret-service-prepares-bulletproof-glass-trump-rallies-sources-112866253

2024-08-15 18:25:14

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President Biden and VP Harris conclude their first joint appearance since the incumbent dropped his re-election bid.
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2024-08-15 18:23:02

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Speaking about lowering drug costs and issues with medical insurance coverage, President Biden makes a rare public reference to him having undergone "two craniotomies for an aneurysm."
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2024-08-15 18:22:18

President Biden, in Maryland, says the Democrats are fighting against "Donald Dump or whatever his name is."

2024-08-15 18:07:35

President Biden, in Maryland, says the Democrats are fighting against "Donald Dump or whatever his name is."
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2024-08-15 17:33:21

Asked by VOA News, on the South Lawn of the White House, whether he supports new elections in Venezuela, President Biden replied: "I do."

2024-08-15 17:02:03

According to the UK's Daily Mail, Republican VP nominee JD Vance once seemed to be OK with the opposite gender using designated bathrooms in schools. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13742781/JD-Vance-posing-female-classmates-urinals-photo.html
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2024-08-14 17:36:12

World Health Organization declares Africa's mpox outbreak a global health emergency.

2024-07-31 20:59:48

Russia appears poised to free as many as 30 political prisoners in a historic exchange with the West. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/07/31/russia-may-free-20-30-political-prisoners-in-historic-exchange-with-west-a85896

2024-07-24 11:03:58

Google’s reCAPTCHA is a gotcha. https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/24/googles_recaptchav2_labor/

2024-07-09 18:28:59

A Moscow court has arrested exiled opposition figure Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, in absentia on charges of “participating in an extremist organization.” https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/07/09/yulia-navalnaya-arrested-in-absentia-on-extremism-charges-a85662

2024-07-03 19:56:25

Update: RFK Jr. says he’ll eat just about anything except human, monkey or dog. https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/2024-election/rfk-jr-vanity-fair-article-dog/

2024-07-03 15:55:18

Biden campaign accuses Heritage Foundation’ Project 2025 leader of inciting violence for declaring: “We are in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the left allows it to be.” https://americasvoice.news/video/WttAoA7Ya7L0FaN/
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2024-06-30 12:00:07

North Korean officials, for the first time, are wearing Kim Jong Un badges.
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2024-06-28 03:00:08

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Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/disaster-bidens-shaky-start-debate-with-trump-rattles-democrats-2024-06-28/
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2024-06-28 02:56:55

NY Times digital headline: https://www.nytimes.com/
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2024-06-19 18:35:10

It is now law in Louisiana there be a poster-sized display of the Ten Commandments in “large, easily readable font” in every public school classroom, from kindergarten to state-funded universities. https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-ten-commandments-displayed-classrooms-571a2447906f7bbd5a166d53db005a62

2024-06-17 15:01:45

“It is time to require a surgeon general’s warning label on social media platforms, stating that social media is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents.” - US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/17/health/surgeon-general-social-media-warning-label.html?smid=url-share

2024-05-24 22:17:19

(AP) — Former President Donald Trump, at his rally this week in the Bronx, invited two rappers on stage who have been charged in a sweeping gang case, with one of them facing attempted murder charges. https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-sheff-g-sleepy-hallow-south-bronx-4a8788eb6b07b9d561ce553b81d0347a

2024-05-16 22:51:11

NY Times: After the 2020 election, as some Trump supporters falsely claimed that Biden had stolen the office, many of them displayed a startling symbol outside their homes, on their cars and in online posts: an upside-down American flag. One of the homes flying an inverted flag during that time was the residence of SCOTUS Justice Alito. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/16/us/justice-alito-upside-down-flag.html?unlocked_article_code=1.sU0.dA3q.762sBv-t9c_6&smid=url-share

2024-05-15 14:22:45

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"I’ve received and accepted an invitation from CNN for a debate on June 27th. Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place." -- President Biden in a social media statement

2024-05-15 14:06:27

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Biden taunts Trump about debates, saying: "Make my day, pal." https://youtu.be/O3o9eqO8G3I?si=DMxbETDYcYtnQxRV

2024-04-14 23:36:53

US Central Command says its forces, supported by US European Command destroyers, on Saturday and Sunday "successfully engaged and destroyed more than 80 one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles (OWA UAV) and at least six ballistic missiles intended to strike Israel from Iran and Yemen. This includes a ballistic missile on its launcher vehicle and seven UAVs destroyed on the ground in Iranian-backed Houthi controlled areas of Yemen prior to their launch."

2024-04-09 16:21:30

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"Astounding to me" that the world, while roundly condemning Israel, remains silent on the atrocities of Hamas, says Blinken, asking "where's the outrage there?" He adds that Israel does have moral and strategic obligations to protect Palestinian civilians.

2024-04-09 15:56:57

"We do not have a date for any Rafah operation, one that's been communicated to us by the Israelis," says Secretary of State Blinken. "On the contrary, what we have is an ongoing conversation with Israel, about any Rafah operation. The president's been very clear about our concerns, our deep concerns about Israel's ability to move civilians out of out of harm's way, to care for them once they're out of harm's way."
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