Isaac Arnsdorf
Isaac Arnsdorf was a reporter at ProPublica covering national politics.
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Isaac Arnsdorf covered national politics with ProPublica.
His reporting on President Trump's agenda for veterans won the Sidney Hillman Foundation's Sidney Award and the National Press Club's Sandy Hume Award, and was an honorable mention for the Toner Prize for Excellence in Political Reporting.
Before joining ProPublica in 2017, he covered lobbying and campaign finance at Politico. He previously worked for Bloomberg News.
VA Shadow Rulers Had Sway Over Contracting and Budgeting
New disclosures and investigations are straining the three Trump associates’ relationship with the new VA secretary.
Trump Administration Defends Legality of VA Shadow Rulers
In a court filing, government lawyers argued that a Watergate-era sunshine law doesn’t apply to three Trump associates influencing the VA from Mar-a-Lago.
Trump Administration Plots Costly Private-Care Expansion for Veterans
The plan sets up a clash with Democrats, who say the administration is thwarting congressional intent and will starve the VA health system to pay for private care.
Aging Machines, Crowds, Humidity: Problems at the Polls Were Mundane but Widespread
Instead of fireworks from voter intimidation or cyberattacks, Americans grappled with the mundane frustrations of using dated equipment to vote in huge numbers.
Many Would-be Voters’ First Attempts Foiled by Problems at Polling Places
Many would-be voters’ first attempts were foiled by problems at polling places. There isn’t good data on how many people ultimately don’t cast a ballot.
Georgia Voters Face Hourslong Waits as State Scrambles to Accommodate Turnout
Voters across the state are facing waits of up to five hours as lines snake out the doors and administrators rush to get additional materials to the polls.
The VA Shadow Rulers’ Signature Program Is “Trending Towards Red”
A $10 billion technology upgrade championed by Jared Kushner and the Mar-a-Lago trio is at risk of failing the VA’s 7 million patients.
GOP Senator Pushed VA to Use Unproven “Brainwave Frequency” Treatment
The Trump administration has welcomed experimental procedures for veterans’ mental health, even though doctors urge caution.
Veterans Group Sues to Block VA Shadow Rulers
A new lawsuit challenges the legality of a secret Mar-a-Lago troika after ProPublica revealed its influence over the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Democrats Vow Investigation of VA’s Shadow Rulers After ProPublica Story
“This situation reeks of corruption and cronyism,” said the top Democrat on the House veterans committee.