Azi Paybarah

Washington, D.C.

National reporter covering campaigns and breaking politics news.

Education: University at Albany, B.A. in English

Paybarah joined The Washington Post in 2022. He previously covered politics for the New York Times, Politico New York and was a Knight-Wallace Fellow in 2017.
Latest from Azi Paybarah

More Trump Cabinet picks making the rounds with senators

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December 2, 2024

Charles Kushner, pardoned in 2020, to be nominated ambassador to France

The New Jersey real estate developer, political donor and philanthropist is the father of Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner.

November 30, 2024
Charles Kushner, pictured in 2022, is the father of Jared Kushner, Donald Trump's son-in-law.

Democratic lawmakers targeted with threats signed with ‘MAGA’

Lawmakers received detailed threats, including ones of a pipe bomb and swatting, according to a spokesperson for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

November 29, 2024
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, pictured in 2023. A spokesperson for Jeffries said Friday that several Democratic lawmakers received violent threats this week.

Trump details plans to impose tariffs on imported goods on Day 1

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November 26, 2024

Trump’s administration comes into fuller view following flurry of picks

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November 26, 2024

Vance seeks to build support among senators for Matt Gaetz as attorney general

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November 20, 2024

Trump picks Mehmet Oz to serve as Medicare and Medicaid services administrator

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November 19, 2024

Trump taps ex-congressman and Fox Business host Sean Duffy as transportation secretary

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November 18, 2024

Trump names Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary

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November 15, 2024

Trump picks Doug Burgum to lead Interior, RFK Jr. for HHS

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November 14, 2024