Asma Khalid

Asma Khalid is a White House correspondent for NPR. She co-hosts The NPR Politics Podcast and has been with the network since 2016. Prior to joining NPR, she was a reporter for Boston's NPR station WBUR where she covered the Boston Marathon bombings, the city's failed Olympic bid, and the trial of James "Whitey" Bulger. She has also led a new business and technology team at the station that reported on the future of work. Khalid has reported on political, cultural, and racial divides in the country. Her reporting has been recognized with several awards including the Missouri Honor Medal for Distinguished Service in Journalism, the Society of Professional Journalists award, and the Gracie Award. Khalid is a graduate of Indiana University and has also studied at the University of Cambridge, the London School of Economics, Middlebury College's Arabic school, and the American University in Beirut.

Biography:  https://www.npr.org/people/459062304/asma-khalid

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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  • Asma Khalid is a White House correspondent for NPR. She also co-hosts The NPR Politics Podcast.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • Asma Khalid is a bit of a campaign-trail addict, having reported on the 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2020 elections.

Contradictions

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  • Biden will name Kenya a major non-NATO ally during state visit.
  • ]Democratic campaigners in Georgia express skepticism about President Biden's ability to win the state in the 2024 election.[/

Deceptions

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  • During the 2020 presidential campaign, she covered the crowded Democratic primary field, and then went on to report on Joe Biden's candidacy.

Recent Articles

Biden Designates Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally: Counterterrorism Contributions and Deepening U.S. Ties

Biden Designates Kenya as Major Non-NATO Ally: Counterterrorism Contributions and Deepening U.S. Ties

Broke On: Thursday, 23 May 2024 During his May 2024 state visit to Kenya, President Biden will designate it as a major non-NATO ally, recognizing its contributions to counterterrorism efforts and multinational force deployment in Haiti. This is the first time for a sub-Saharan African nation to receive this status. The designation strengthens U.S.-Kenya ties, allowing Kenya access to more advanced weaponry and closer security cooperation.
Biden's Uncertain Fate in Georgia: Faltering Approval Ratings and Controversial Visits Raise Concerns for 2024 Elections

Biden's Uncertain Fate in Georgia: Faltering Approval Ratings and Controversial Visits Raise Concerns for 2024 Elections

Broke On: Saturday, 18 May 2024 Despite winning Georgia in 2020, President Joe Biden's approval ratings have dropped among key voter groups, leading to uncertainty about his chances of winning the state in the 2024 elections. Recent polls show former President Donald J. Trump with a lead, and Biden's visit to Atlanta is met with frustration from some Georgia Democrats over his handling of issues and direction of the country. Some students at Morehouse College even urged officials to rescind Biden's commencement address invitation due to discontent over his handling of the war in Gaza.
Biden Administration Announces New Tariffs on Chinese Imports of Electric Vehicles and Strategic Items

Biden Administration Announces New Tariffs on Chinese Imports of Electric Vehicles and Strategic Items

Broke On: Friday, 10 May 2024 President Biden's administration to announce new tariffs on Chinese imports of electric vehicles and strategic items, aligning with policy priorities in climate, technology, and manufacturing. Protecting American jobs lost to offshoring and supporting domestic clean energy and semiconductor sectors. Existing tariffs on $370 billion annual goods kept, with new tariffs added for countermeasures against China's cheap products flood.