# David Fahrenthold
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David A. Fahrenthold (born 1978) is an American journalist who writes for The Washington Post and serves as a political analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. In 2017, he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting for his coverage of Donald Trump and his alleged charitable givings, including the 2016 United States presidential election.
== Early life and education ==
Fahrenthold was born to Jeane and Peter Fahrenthold of Houston, Texas. His mother is a teacher at Bunker Hill Elementary School (Texas) and his father a director of risk management.He attended Memorial High School, where he wrote for the student newspaper, Anvil and was the captain of the 1996 academic challenge national championship team.
The Historically High Prices for Diesel
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The Kingston Ferry terminal ticket booth change was successful in some ways, but also needs a little more work // Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: Meta has a new AI agent out, and its receiving backlash // Patrick De Haan from Gas Buddy on historic high prices for d…
The Midterm Election Preparations
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: new roundabout coming to Highway 2 // Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: AI-related tech meeting happening at the White House, a pause to OpenAI's new model // David Fahrenthold on preparations for midterm elections and a taxpayer funded GOP campaign ad // Charlie Har…
Ten Myths About the U.S. Tax System (Update)
Nearly everything that politicians say about taxes is at least half a lie. They are also dishonest when it comes to the national debt. In this update of an episode from 2025, Stephen Dubner finds one of the few people in Washington who is willing to tell the truth — and it’s even worse than you thi…
Did Trump use your tax dollars to fund his own advertising?
October 6th, 10am: New details on how Kristi Noem spent taxpayer dollars as Homeland Security Secretary. Then, the race for Florida governor, where Democrats see an opening, and we hear from candidate David Jolly. Plus, President Trump reverses course after backlash to his taxpayer funded ad blitz,…
The 10 Boeing Jets Bought by the DHS
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: the Harvard entrance to I-5 North in Portage Bay is re-opening, in preparation for more revive I-5 closures // Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: AI-related hearing in New York is once again bringing AI regulations into question // David Fahrenthold on preparations fo…
Recode Decode: Maggie Haberman, New York Times, and David Fahrenthold, Washington Post
New York Times White House correspondent Maggie Haberman and Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold talk with Recode's Kara Swisher at the 2017 Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. Both known for their coverage of Donald Trump's campaign and White House, they talk about how they accidentally becam…
The Difference in AI Use Between Men and Women
Chris Sullivan with Chokepoints: Being safe when you enjoy "Larch Madness" on Highway 20 // Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: Two big AI companies are looking to give back to the public, and data on the difference in AI use between men and women // Judge Sean O'Donnell on his candidacy for Position 4…
The Steep Losses From Anthropic
Chris Sullivan with a Chokepoint: The fish passage project under the freeway is in its final months // Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: ANTHROPIC LOST HOW MUCH THIS YEAR?!? / INSTAGRAM PULLS A YOUTUBE // David Fahrenthold on the lead up to the midterm election // Charlie Harger Commentary on a last-…
The Midterm Elections
Mike Dobuski with Tech Tuesday: A new AI tool from Anthropic should help identify artificial content, and what the impact of AI is on the midterm election // Jake Goldstein-Street with a preview of the big races to keep an eye on in the election // Charlie Harger Commentary on the problematic timin…
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