Ryan Grim
Investigative journalist and co-founder of Drop Site News, an independent outlet launched in 2024 to pursue accountability journalism outside corporate media structures. Grim previously served as DC bureau chief at both The Intercept and HuffPost, building a reputation for scoops on congressional dynamics, progressive movement politics, and US foreign policy. He has broken major stories on Israel-Palestine lobbying, progressive caucus infighting, and the influence of donor money on Democratic Party politics. His YouTube channel and podcast extend his written reporting to a large video audience.
Known for
- Co-founded Drop Site News in 2024 as an independent investigative outlet
- Served as DC bureau chief at both The Intercept and HuffPost
- Broke major stories on progressive donor influence and Democratic Party internal politics
- His reporting on Israel-Palestine lobbying and congressional dynamics has driven significant national debate
Recent posts
Iran Sent Message to JD Vance Warning that Kushner and Witkoff Were “Abusing” Their Inside Access to Negotiations
Jul 15, 2026
Rep. Ro Khanna and Drop Site’s Jeremy Scahill Clash Over Palestinian Armed Resistance and Iron Dome
Jul 15, 2026
U.S. resumes blockade of Iran; Democrats block defense bill; Cuba’s grid collapses
Jul 15, 2026
The Politics of the World Cup with Abdullah Al-Arian
Jul 15, 2026
Dead or Detained? Families in Gaza Search for Their Loved Ones
Jul 15, 2026
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