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Alanna Durkin Richer

@aedurkin

Senior Justice department Correspondent for Philadelphia Inquirer, specializing in justice department.

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Last Front PageJUN 3, 2026Latest appearance

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Trump backs off $1.8B fund, Blanche announces

The acting attorney general says, “We are not moving forward with the fund, period.” But the deal to drop tax probes remains in effect.

View Front PagePhiladelphia Inquirer • JUN 3, 2026

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Trump backs off $1.8B fund, Blanche announces

The acting attorney general says, “We are not moving forward with the fund, period.” But the deal to drop tax probes remains in effect.

With:Eric Tucker
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Philadelphia Inquirer•JUN 3, 2026•Lead Story
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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:Eric Tucker
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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:Eric Tucker
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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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Ex-FBI head Comey indicted over photo post

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

With:Eric Tucker
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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:Eric Tucker
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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:Eric Tucker
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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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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:Eric Tucker,Michelle L. Price
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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 Alanna Durkin Richer 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.