Editors Desk

Editors Desk

Washington, D.C.

Staff Writer
 

Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies

 

Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey, where she covered municipal mayhem, community issues, education and crime.
Honors and Awards: New Jersey Press Association, Best Use of Social Media, April 2017

Languages spoken in addition to English: Spanish (conversational)

Latest Articles From Editors Desk

Panama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’

Discontent with government handling of diplomatic crisis rises as Pete Hegseth says US troops moved to country

4 months ago

US music star reveals 90kg weight loss

 

The 40-year-old breakout star has transformed himself since he first scored a popular international hit last year.

4 months ago

How former French president Sarkozy allegedly received millions from Libya's Gaddafi

The trial of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy came to a close this week, ending three months of exhaustive examination of allegations that the right-wing politician had struck a bargain with Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi to finance his 2007 bid for office. It’s a story with all the makings of a seedy spy thriller – and one that won’t reach its conclusion until September. 

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EU puts US counter-tariffs on hold

This comes after President Donald Trump authorized a 90-day pause on tariffs above 10%

4 months ago

Chinese companies could be removed from US stock markets – treasury secretary

Washington is also considering imposing even higher tariffs on goods from the country, Scott Bessent has said

4 months ago

Russia launches missile attack on Ukraine capital

The city of Kyiv was under missile attack early Sunday, its mayor said, killing at least one person, injuring three others and igniting several blazes. The air strike comes two days after a Russian aerial assault killed 19 people in President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown of Kryvyi Rig.

4 months ago

Niger drops French as official language

The move comes amid increasingly strained relations with Paris

4 months ago

Far right condemns Amy Coney Barrett for ruling against Trump administration

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4 months ago

Supreme Court Lets Trump Fire Federal Employees

Justices say outside groups have no right to contest federal layoffs

4 months ago

China says it will 'fight to the end' as Trump threatens new 50% tariff

China said Tuesday it would “fight to the end” and impose countermeasures on the United States as US President Donald Trump threatened an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports amid a spiralling trade war.

4 months ago

France pushes retaliation against US tech, Ireland baulks as EU splits over Trump tariffs

Divergences in the EU's response to President Donald Trump's tariff onslaught were on display at a meeting of the bloc's trade ministers on Monday. France pushed for the EU to consider targeting US digital services, drawing fire from Ireland which relies heavily on US investment, particularly in the tech sector.

4 months ago

Zimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods

The African nation’s leader says his government prefers to foster friendly relations with all countries rather than take a hostile stance

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Sean (Diddy) Combs faces 5 criminal counts in new indictment

Trial in Manhattan federal court scheduled to start May 5

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Trump tariffs ‘economic bullying’ – Beijing

China has accused the US of undermining global stability

4 months ago

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