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Dave Goldiner

Dave Goldiner is a political reporter at the New York Daily News. A 30-year newsroom veteran, he believes he is the only reporter to cover both the Sept. 11 terror attacks and the death and funeral of South African freedom icon Nelson Mandela on the ground.

President Donald Trump and a data center under construction.

Trump warns Americans not to reject unpopular ‘Golden goose’ data centers

August 31, 2026 at 4:15 p.m.

Vice President JD Vance took a more measured approach, suggesting that Trump was only referring to situations in which operators build their own sources of energy to power the new...

"With today's announcement, we now have 26 companies representing 90% of the domestic pharmaceutical market," President Donald Trump said. "These agreements are projected to save Americans more than $600 billion." (MARK SCHIEFELBEIN/AP FILE)

Barred from speaking, Trump to skip 9/11 25th anniversary ceremony in NYC

August 28, 2026 at 3:09 p.m.

Trump will not attend the Ground Zero ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks.

President Donald Trump attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Trump plans to skip Knicks Game 4 of NBA Finals at MSG

June 9, 2026 at 3:47 p.m.

The president was roundly booed by Knicks fans before Monday night's deflating Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Thousands of protesters fill Times Square during a “No Kings” protest Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in New York.

Trump draws outrage for AI video of himself dumping waste on protestors

October 20, 2025 at 6:57 p.m.

The video depicted him wearing a crown and piloting a KING TRUMP warplane.

This combination of photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump, left, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate at the National Constitution Center, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

CNN sets deadline for Trump to agree to second debate with Kamala Harris

October 9, 2024 at 2:46 p.m.

CNN sets deadline for Trump to agree to second debate The former president has given no indication that he is reconsidering his decision to forego another clash with Kamala...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump at debate.

Donald Trump says no to second debate with Kamala Harris

September 12, 2024 at 5:07 p.m.

Trump posted on his social media site that he wouldn't agree any further clashes.

What to know as Trump, Harris face off for first presidential debate Tuesday

September 9, 2024 at 1:07 p.m.

With polls showing a tight race, the stakes are sky high because the first presidential debate between candidates typically draws a huge audience and has the rare potential to shift...

WASHINGTON, DC – JULY 04: President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris join hands in the air as they view the fireworks on the National Mall with First Lady Jill Biden and Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff from the White House balcony during a 4th of July event on the South Lawn of the White House on July 4, 2024 in Washington, DC. The President is hosting the Independence Day event for members of the military and their families. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

What you need to know about the candidates who could replace Biden on the 2024 ticket

July 8, 2024 at 1:16 p.m.

With President Biden facing a grave political crisis after his debate debacle against Donald Trump, jittery Democrats are openly considering who could take over their campaign if he drops out.

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive at Harrisburg International Airport after attending a campaign rally, in Harrisburg, Pa., on July 7, 2024.

Biden says he's staying in presidential race 'to the end' in letter to House Democrats

July 8, 2024 at 12:58 p.m.

President Biden defiantly sought to stop the political bleeding Monday, saying he is "not going anywhere" even as support from Democratic lawmakers wavered over his debate debacle.

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