Julia Zorthian

Zorthian is a reporter at TIME.

Recent Articles

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Agrees AI Must Be Regulated

In a Congressional hearing, Altman, whose company created ChatGPT, and senators expressed their fears about how AI could “go quite wrong.”

By Julia Zorthian

Here’s What Trump Has Said About Stormy Daniels

Here are the major statements Trump has made about the Stormy Daniels payment that could be at issue in a potential indictment.

By Julia Zorthian

10 Potential GOP Challengers Who Aren't Trump

Only Trump has announced for 2024, but several Republicans say they are seriously considering it, and others are drawing strong speculation.

By Julia Zorthian

Trump Wants His Facebook Ban Lifted. What That Could Mean

"The most important impact would be felt in terms of fundraising and organization building.”

By Julia Zorthian

These Are the Republican Detractors Who Just Switched Their Support for Kevin McCarthy

During the 13th round of votes for Speaker, 15 Republican holdouts switched to support Kevin McCarthy.

By Jasmine Aguilera and Julia Zorthian

Iranian Reporters Grill USMNT at Presser

Captain Tyler Adams and head coach Gregg Berhalter fielded questions on everything from Black Lives Matter to U.S. Navy ships.

By Julia Zorthian

America's Quiet Pandemic Baby Surge

Researchers announced in 2020 and 2021 that COVID-19 had brought on a drop in the number of U.S. births—but now the numbers are in

By Julia Zorthian

How to Help Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona

The Category 3 storm left most island residents without power, water, or both

By Julia Zorthian

Why Biden Sat in the 14th Row Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral

President Joe Biden sat behind the president of Poland and ahead of the Czech Republic prime minister

By Julia Zorthian

The Significance of Harry & Meghan's Position at Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral

Despite the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visibility, there were subtle references to their split from the royal family.

By Julia Zorthian

Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral in Photos

It was the first time in history that cameras were allowed to record inside the funeral of a British monarch, capturing the impressive formalities and gravity of the day

By Photo editing by Eli Cohen and Text by Julia Zorthian

Here's the Full Schedule for Queen Elizabeth II's Funeral

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral at Westminster Abbey will be attended by world leaders, including President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

By Julia Zorthian

The Oak Fire Near Yosemite Is One of California's Most Unpredictable Blazes Yet

A fast-moving wildfire in near Yosemite National Park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains has engulfed nearly 19,000 acres. It was sparked July 22, and in just three days, it charred more than...

By Julia Zorthian and Kim Bubello

States Can't Ban Abortion Pills, U.S. Attorney General Says

On the heels of the Supreme Court decision that struck down the national right to abortion, Attorney General Merrick Garland issued a statement proclaiming that the Justice Department disagrees with the verdict. In addition to...

By Julia Zorthian

Clarence Thomas Signals Same-Sex Marriage and Contraception Rights at Risk

In his opinion concurring with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion established in Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote that the high court should revisit all cases built on...

By Madeleine Carlisle and Julia Zorthian

Andrew Garfield on the World's 'Epidemic of Meaningless'

"There might be an epidemic of meaninglessness," he posited at the TIME100 Gala

By Julia Zorthian

Quinta Brunson: Teachers Deserve to Be Paid More

"I play a teacher on TV, but every day I wonder if I’d be strong enough to be one in real life," Brunson said

By Julia Zorthian

Eileen Gu Hopes She Can Bring the World Together With the Olympics

The Olympic freestyle skiing champion, who grew up in the U.S. and now skis for China, appeared on the red carpet at the TIME100 Gala.

By Julia Zorthian

Gabby Giffords Optimistic That U.S. Can Fix Gun Violence

“It will be a long, hard haul, but I’m optimistic," Giffords said at the TIME100 Summit

By Julia Zorthian

Amber Heard Says It's 'Agonizing' To Receive Death Threats and Harassment

Actor Amber Heard gave her final testimony in the defamation trial brought by her ex-husband Johnny Depp on Thursday, the last day that witnesses would be called in the six weeks of courtroom proceedings. Depp...

By Julia Zorthian
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