Devlin Barrett

National Security reporter, The Washington Post

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Devlin Barrett is a national security and law enforcement reporter for the Washington Post. He formerly reported for the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press.

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Federal prosecutors announced charges today in what they call the “largest college admissions scam” they’ve ever prosecuted.

Justice Department charges rich parents bribing and cheating to get their kids into top universities

Federal prosecutors announced charges today in what they call the “largest college admissions scam” they’ve ever prosecuted.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

On Twitter today, President Trump announced his appointment to replace James Comey, the man he fired as head of the FBI.

Trump picks new FBI Director

On Twitter today, President Trump announced his appointment to replace James Comey, the man he fired as head of the FBI.

from To the Point

After less than a week in office, President Trump has been shaking up governmental institutions — as promised during his campaign.

Chaos and confusion as a new administration gets under way

After less than a week in office, President Trump has been shaking up governmental institutions — as promised during his campaign.

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