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@CronkiteNews Washington Bureau, @Cronkite_ASU journalism professor. Previous: Washington Bureau Chief @DallasNews, @WHCA board, blue checkmark

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Todd J. Gillman’s Biography

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Faculty of Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.

As longtime Washington Bureau Chief at The Dallas Morning News, directed consistently excellent coverage of issues and players that impact Texas. Produced stories at the White House, in Congress and on the campaign trail that engage and inform, cut through misinformation and hold the powerful to account without fear or favor.

Accolades include the SDX Award for Washington Correspondence and three Nati…

Todd J. Gillman’s Journalist Portfolio

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Since JFK assassination, no U.S. president has visited Dallas' Dealey Plaza

Since JFK assassination, no U.S. president has visited Dallas' Dealey Plaza

JFK's successors got very close to Dealey Plaza during dozens of presidential visits to Dallas, but not even …

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Rep. Van Taylor apologizes for affair with 'ISIS bride,' abruptly drops reelection bid

Rep. Van Taylor apologizes for affair with 'ISIS bride,' abruptly drops reelection bid

Rep. Van Taylor dropped his reelection bid and apologized for a year-long affair with an ex-jihadist dubbed t…

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Cruz decries $1,400 stimulus checks for inmates and 'every illegal alien,' but Trump deals had sa...

Cruz decries $1,400 stimulus checks for inmates and 'every illegal alien,' but Trump deals had sa...

WASHINGTON - Will convicted felons be eligible for $1,400 per person stimulus payments? What about everyone w…

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Biden blasts Abbott for 'big mistake' and 'Neanderthal thinking' in lifting Texas' COVID restrict...

Biden blasts Abbott for 'big mistake' and 'Neanderthal thinking' in lifting Texas' COVID restrict...

WASHINGTON - A day after Gov. Greg Abbott announced an end to all pandemic-related precautions in Texas, Pres…

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Ted Cruz, blistered for Cancun getaway during epic Texas power crisis, calls it 'obviously a mist...

Ted Cruz, blistered for Cancun getaway during epic Texas power crisis, calls it 'obviously a mist...

WASHINGTON - As 3 million Texans shivered in the dark, Sen. Ted Cruz jetted off to Cancun with his family, ou…

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Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson violated rules, steered scholarships to relatives

Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson violated rules, steered scholarships to relatives

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Articles

TikTok billionaire spends millions on Texas candidates supporting school voucher efforts

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By Todd J. Gillman Verified
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This story was produced by The Dallas Morning News and reprinted with permission. WASHINGTON — A professional poker player turned TikTok billionaire is helping to bankroll Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s push to oust Republicans who stymied his school choice agenda. Jeff Yass, the Pennsylvania options trader, has spent more than $209 million in the past decade promoting school choice and pro-voucher candidates.
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TikTok billionaire spends millions on Texas candidates who support school vouchers

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By Todd J. Gillman Verified
| The Dallas Morning News Verified
WASHINGTON — A professional poker player turned TikTok billionaire is helping to bankroll Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s push to oust Republicans who stymied his school choice agenda. Jeff Yass, the Pennsylvania options trader, has spent over $209 million in the last decade promoting school choice and pro-voucher candidates.
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Trump throws weight behind rivals of four Texas Republicans who crossed Abbott and Paxton

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WASHINGTON – Former President Donald Trump threw his weight Tuesday behind Republicans challenging four Texas House members who crossed Gov. Greg Abbott on school choice and voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton. Paxton has sought retribution by working to oust Republicans who voted against him. Abbott has been trying to unseat many of the same incumbents. kAm%96 6?5@CD6>6?ED 3J E96 v~! 7C@?E\CF??6C 7@C AC6D:56?E 2:5 EH@ @7 9:D E@A 3@@DE6CD :?
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Interview

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How is social media changing news?

Don't get me started.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Danny Concannon. He covered the White House...for "The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time Magazine and The DALLAS MORNING NEWS."

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Split keyboard. You should try it.

Awards

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Society of Professional Journalists Award

2019 - Washington Correspondence

Sigma Delta Chi award for Washington Correspondence, portfolio of White House and political coverage

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National Headliner Award

2023 - Political Coverage, 2d place

2022 elections, team coverage

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National Headliner Award

2021 - Political Coverage, 2d place

2020 elections, team

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National Headliner Award

2019 - Political Coverage

Shared 3d place award with two colleagues for coverage of 2018 Ted Cruz-Beto O'Rourke U.S. Senate contest.

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Texas APME

2019 - Team effort

Lead reporter on George H.W. Bush's death, funeral and legacy.

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Texas APME

2017 - Star Breaking News

Team coverage of July 2017 killings of five Dallas police officers.

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Texas APME

2010 - Deadline writing

Team coverage of plot to bomb a Dallas skyscraper.

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Texas APME

2002 - Spot news

First place for team coverage of Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.

Texas APME

2002 - Sweepstakes prize

Award for team coverage of Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.