Aaron Blake

Washington, D.C.

Senior political reporter, writing for The Fix

Education: University of Minnesota

Aaron Blake is senior political reporter, writing for The Fix. A Minnesota native, he has also written about politics for the Minneapolis Star Tribune and The Hill newspaper.
Latest from Aaron Blake

‘Insane,’ ‘ludicrous,’ ‘absurd’: FBI’s Wray shows teeth to GOP critics

The FBI director played up his status as a Republican while showing his critics some teeth.

July 12, 2023

PGA hearing spotlights helpless attitude toward sportswashing, Saudis

Defense of the PGA's partnership with LIV Golf aligns with the long-standing American trend of bowing to Saudi power.

July 12, 2023

The GOP’s march away from Ukraine has halted

Many Republicans remain skeptical of funding for Ukraine. But the party's move away from support largely ceased earlier this year, with indications that some support might even have been restored.

July 10, 2023

All the ways Trump, not his foes, sought to ‘weaponize’ the government

Here is the latest example that it's Trump who tried to weaponize the government against political foes, even as the GOP concerns itself only with its opponents' deeds.

July 10, 2023

Who might be Trump’s pick for vice president?

A look at the central questions, the potential contenders and how each of them might fit.

July 8, 2023

Biden’s complicated history on cluster munitions

Biden's U.N. ambassador said last year such weapons have "no place on the battlefield." The administration backed off, but it highlights a long-running dilemma for Biden.

July 7, 2023

Who’s okay with the affirmative action decision? Many Black Americans.

A new poll shows more Black Americans approve of the Supreme Court's decision than disapprove. And few believe such policies have actually helped them.

July 6, 2023

Yes, Trump is getting more reckless on social media

Posting the alleged address of Barack Obama -- and leaving it up a week after an armed man apparently seized upon the information -- reinforces that.

July 6, 2023

Judge’s decision in key misinformation case is latest to botch facts

Judges are supposed to be beacons of interpreting the law. Sometimes they can't even get the basic facts right.

July 6, 2023

Recent Supreme Court rulings alienate the left but are hardly unpopular

Polls suggest the decisions aren't out of step with the American public, despite Democrats' attempts to lump them in with overturning Roe v. Wade.

July 5, 2023