Lydia Wheeler

@WheelerLydia

Legal affairs reporter at The Wall Street Journal. Send tips to: lydia.wheeler@wsj.com; Signal: LWheeler.72

Washington, D.C. linktr.ee/LydiaWheeler Joined August 2011

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Lydia Wheeler @WheelerLydia Aug 25, 2025

Excited to announce I’ve joined The Wall Street Journal as a legal affairs reporter based in D.C. Today is my first day with this talented team.

Send tips on court cases, controversies and legal issues to lydia.wheeler@wsj.com or contact me securely on Signal: LWheeler.72

Lydia Wheeler @WheelerLydia Jun 23

The Supreme Court is saving all of its major rulings for the bitter end. More decisions coming Thursday.

Lydia Wheeler @WheelerLydia Jun 19

It is the start of summer and President Trump has a pool problem.
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www.wsj.com President Trump Has a Pool Problem. The Nation Has Thoughts. People are flocking to see the algae-streaked reflecting pool on the National Mall and are eager to weigh in on the solution.

Lydia Wheeler @WheelerLydia Jun 14

President Trump is blitzing through construction projects in the nation’s capital faster than the courts can keep up.

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www.wsj.com Trump Tries to Outrun Courts by Building Ballroom Fast The administration has barreled forward with construction projects around the capital, while litigation trails behind.

Lydia Wheeler @WheelerLydia Jun 12

I’m live at the Kennedy Center where President Trump’s name is about to be removed from the building under a court order.