Zachary Folk

Forbes Staff|Breaking News

I am a reporter based in Brooklyn covering breaking news. I previously covered crime, politics, and local New York City news for Metro and the New York Post. I am a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and Columbia University.

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9,503 viewsMay 21, 2024

Rudy Giuliani Pleads Not Guilty To Arizona Election Charges—After Prosecutors Struggled To Serve Him Court Papers

Giuliani was charged with fraud, forgery and conspiracy for allegedly scheming to falsely name Trump the winner in Arizona.

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15,527 viewsMay 21, 2024

Amber Rose Endorses Trump: Here’s Other Celebrities Who Have Switched Sides Or Won’t Endorse A Candidate

Amber Rose made the endorsement in a photo with Donald and Melania Trump on Monday.

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4,109 viewsMay 20, 2024

Michael Cohen Admitted He ‘Stole’ $30,000 From Trump Org—But Legal Experts Say He Probably Won’t Face Charges

Cohen said he took the money in 2017—outside the statute of limitations for grand larceny in New York.

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2,715 viewsMay 20, 2024

Who Is Mohammad Mokhber? Iran’s New Acting President Was Investment Leader Once Sanctioned By U.S. And E.U.

Mokhber has served as first vice president since 2021 and traveled to Russia in his role to oversee a drone sale.

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9,258 viewsMay 19, 2024

U.S. Citizens Arrested After Alleged Coup Attempt In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo: Here’s What We Know So Far

The attack was reportedly led by Christian Malanga, a political leader who once lived in the U.S., Congolese authorities said.

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3,604 viewsMay 19, 2024

Marco Rubio Won’t Say Whether He Will Accept 2024 Election Results—Joining Other Republicans Echoing Trump

Rubio, who is reportedly on the short list for Trump’s vice presidential nomination, accused Democrats of also contesting presidential election results.

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13,819 viewsMay 19, 2024

Biden Calls For Gaza Cease-Fire At Morehouse Commencement Speech—Without Major Protests

The historically Black college’s valedictorian called for a permanent cease-fire in Gaza before Biden took the stage.

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18,914 viewsMay 16, 2024

Biden Blocks House GOP From Getting Tapes Of Prosecutor Interview Where He Allegedly Showed ‘Poor Memory’

Special Counsel Hur interviewed Biden about the potential mishandling of classified documents in October.

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5,361 viewsMay 15, 2024

College Protesters Want Divestment From Israel: Here’s Why That’s So Difficult

Protesters are calling for universities to divest from companies that do business with the Israeli military or government.

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80,782 viewsMay 14, 2024

Biden-Trump Gaffe Tracker: Biden Gets 2021 Inflation Rate Wrong, Trump Bizarrely Riffs About Hot Dogs, Hannibal Lecter And Sinatra

Biden, 81, is the oldest president in history and Trump, 77, would be the second-oldest if he wins in November. And they’re increasingly frequent misspoken comments have drawn increased scrutiny—and concern.