Abbie Cheeseman

Washington, D.C.

Education: City, University of London, MA in Interactive Journalism; Royal Holloway, University of London, BA in History and International relations

Abbie Cheeseman is the 2024 Stern-Bryan fellow at The Washington Post, covering the election. Previously, she was a freelance Middle East correspondent based in Beirut and an investigative reporter covering civilian casualties from US-led coalition air strikes.
Latest from Abbie Cheeseman

    Donald Trump’s crime and gun policies, explained

    Donald Trump opposes requiring background checks and restricting access to guns for people who might harm themselves or others.

    September 17, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on crime: Where they stand on the issue

    Here’s how Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s policies on crime, gun control and the legalization of recreational marijuana compare.

    September 17, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump stances on the 2020 election results, Jan. 6 prosecutions

    Here’s how Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s stances on the 2020 election results and the prosecution of people connected with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol compare.

    September 17, 2024

    Trump spreads baseless claims about Harris’s debate performance

    Donald Trump, in his second rally since the debate, repeated claims that ABC News has denied about Vice President Kamala Harris being given questions in advance.

    September 14, 2024
    Former president Donald Trump speaks at a rally Friday in Las Vegas.

    Biden lashes out at Trump over false claims about Haitian migrants

    Trump dismissed threats against the Springfield, Ohio, community and vowed to deport the Haitian migrants who are here legally to Venezuela.

    September 13, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on abortion: Where they stand on the issue

    Here’s how Kamala Harris’s and Donald Trump’s stances on abortion compare.

    September 10, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on the economy: Comparing their policies

    Here’s how the economic policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

    September 10, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on climate change: Where they stand on the issue

    Here’s how the climate policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

    September 10, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on foreign policy: Where they stand

    Here’s how the foreign policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

    September 10, 2024

    Harris vs. Trump on immigration: Where they stand on the issue

    Here’s how the immigration policies of Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump compare.

    September 10, 2024