David J.
David J. Lynch is a financial writer covering trade and globalization based in Washington, D.C. He joined The Washington Post in November 2017 from the Financial Times, where he covered white-collar crime. Prior to that, he was the cybersecurity editor at Politico and a senior writer with Bloomberg News, focusing on the intersection of politics and economics. He has experience covering global economics for USA Today as their founding bureau chief in both London and Beijing. He has also reported from Kosovo and Iraq as an embedded reporter with the U.S. Marines, and was the first recipient of a Nieman fellowship at Harvard University.
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
86%
Examples:
- The author has a slight bias towards highlighting the negative aspects of economic strategies and globalization.
- The author often includes quotes or statements that support the narrative of his articles.
Conflicts of Interest
51%
Examples:
- The author discloses his education and previous work experience but does not show any significant conflicts of interest.
Contradictions
86%
Examples:
- In another article, the author points out a contradiction in U.S. policy towards China and its steel industry.
- In one article, the author mentions that China is helping Russia overcome economic sanctions imposed by the United States.
Deceptions
75%
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- In one article, the author makes a claim about President Biden's great-great-grandfather being pardoned by Abraham Lincoln, but the evidence provided in the article is not conclusive.
Recent Articles
Travis Scott Arrested for Disorderly Intoxication and Trespassing at Miami Charters Boat
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024Renowned rapper Travis Scott was arrested for trespassing and disorderly intoxication in Miami on June 20, 2024, following an altercation on a charter boat. With a history of disorderly conduct charges and ongoing lawsuits from the Astroworld Festival incident, Scott was booked at the Miami-Dade County Jail and posted bond. 
Miami Shooting Triggers Massive Apartment Fire, Leaves One Critically Injured and Dozens Displaced
Broke On: Monday, 10 June 2024A shooting at a Miami apartment building on June 10, 2024, left one resident critically injured and another in police custody. The incident triggered a massive fire that affected around 61 units and displaced dozens of residents. Firefighters rescued several people from the burning wood frame building, but three were later hospitalized for smoke inhalation. The suspect was apprehended, and the investigation into the cause of both incidents is ongoing. 
ECB Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in 5 Years as Inflation Cooling Signals End to Aggressive Monetary Policy
Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024The European Central Bank (ECB) lowered interest rates for the first time in nearly five years, reducing the benchmark deposit rate to 3.75% from 4%. This marks the highest rate in the bank's history and a response to improved inflation outlook. The move comes as inflation cools in the eurozone, with central banks in Switzerland and Sweden also cutting rates recently. Despite this, investors remain cautious about further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve due to persistently high inflation. Biden Visits Scranton, Announces Higher Taxes and Triples Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amidst Election Year Politics
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 April 2024During visits to Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, President Biden called for higher taxes on the rich and contrasted 'Scranton values' with 'Mar-a-Lago values'. He also announced plans to triple tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum imports to protect American jobs. Meanwhile, former President Trump faced controversy during jury selection for his New York hush money trial over business records falsification charges. 
President Biden Announces $3.3 Billion Infrastructure Grants To Rebuild Divided Communities Across The Country
Broke On: Thursday, 14 March 2024President Joe Biden announced $3.3 billion in infrastructure grants to connect communities divided by transportation infrastructure and improve accessibility, air quality, and fresh food options. The announcement was made at a Boys and Girls Club in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 
New Sanctions Against Russia: Biden Targets Putin's War Machine with More Than 500 Individual and Entity Sanctions
Broke On: Saturday, 24 February 2024President Biden announced major new sanctions against Russia on February 23 in response to the death of opposition leader Aleksey Navalny and two years of Russian aggression towards Ukraine. The United States imposed over 500 individual and entity sanctions, targeting the financial sector and military-industrial complex to degrade Putin's war machine. 
Abraham Lincoln Pardoned President Biden's Great-Great Grandfather for Attempted Murder During Civil War Era Brawl
Broke On: Monday, 21 March 1864Abraham Lincoln pardoned President Biden's great-great grandfather, Moses J. Robinette, after a Civil War era brawl that left Alexander bleeding from knife wounds and resulted in several cuts to him. 
Global Economy Growth Slows Down in 2024 Due to Geopolitical Risks and Inflation
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 January 2024The global economy is expected to grow by 2.4% in 2023, lagging the average for the decade of the 1980s. Inflation is expected to continue rising faster than central banks such as the Federal Reserve say is advisable well into this year. One reason for anemic growth in developing countries is a sharp drop in investment spending, which is running at barely half the average rate seen in the past two decades.