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Eric Tucker

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I cover national security at the FBI and Justice Department for The Associated Press in Washington

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Last Front PageMAY 19, 2026Latest appearance

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Ex-FBI head Comey indicted over photo post

The Justice Department says an Instagram image of seashells constituted a threat against President Trump.

View Front PagePhiladelphia Inquirer • APR 29, 2026

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DOJ ANNOUNCES $1.8 BILLION FUND FOR TRUMP ALLIES

The “Anti-Weaponization Fund” is part of a settlement resolving the president's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.

With:Alanna Durkin Richer
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Philadelphia Inquirer•MAY 19, 2026
Reports factually on a highly controversial federal settlement creating an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' without adopting an overtly alarmist tone in the headline.
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U.S. prepares to indict ex-leader Raul Castro as it pressures Cuba

With:Alanna Durkin Richer
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Philadelphia Inquirer•MAY 16, 2026
Reports on an impending federal indictment framed as a deliberate escalation of diplomatic pressure.
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Emails show FBI director's trip included Pearl Harbor snorkeling

The USS Arizona, a monument to those who died there, is usually off limits, but Kash Patel was given a VIP session.

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Philadelphia Inquirer•MAY 15, 2026
Notes a controversial leisure activity by a senior government official at a restricted memorial site, raising questions of propriety.
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Ex-FBI head Comey indicted over photo post

The Justice Department says an Instagram image of seashells constituted a threat against President Trump.

With:Alanna Durkin Richer
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Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 29, 2026•Lead Story
The paper reports the indictment with standard journalistic detachment, stating the unusual nature of the charge—a social media post of seashells—without employing sensational language.
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Man charged with attempted assassination

Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court Monday and was also charged with two firearms counts after a shooting outside the White House correspondents' dinner.

With:Alanna Durkin Richer
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Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 28, 2026•Lead Story
The paper focuses on the formal legal steps following a major security incident, detailing specific charges and court appearances. The tone remains strictly procedural, relying on court documents and FBI affidavits rather than recounting the chaos of the event.
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Writings, posts suggest attack fueled by anti-Trump stance

Officials say Cole Tomas Allen sent messages to family members shortly before he tried to breach the hotel ballroom, where the White House correspondents' dinner was being held.

With:Alanna Durkin Richer
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Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 27, 2026•Lead Story
The paper leads with the emerging motive behind a major national security incident, focusing strictly on law enforcement findings regarding the suspect's digital and written footprint. The framing is evidentiary, relying on official statements rather than speculative commentary.
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Details emerge about hotel shooting suspect

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Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 27, 2026
Provides a biographical profile of the suspect based on public records and social media, establishing his background and state of mind.
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Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell

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Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 25, 2026
Reports the conclusion of a significant federal investigation straightforwardly, noting its implications for political appointments.
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Bondi is out as attorney general

Todd Blanche will be a temporary replacement. The EPA's Lee Zeldin could be a more permanent candidate.

With:Alanna Durkin Richer
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Philadelphia Inquirer•APR 3, 2026•Lead Story
The paper covers the national political departure by giving prominence to the critical reactions of local Democratic lawmakers, integrating regional political perspectives into a federal story.

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Paperboy tracks bylines on the front pages of major US and UK broadsheets. This page shows every front-page story attributed to Eric Tucker in our archive, based on bylines extracted from front-page images by AI. It covers only front-page stories — not the full output of this journalist. Data begins April 2026.