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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    How much legal jeopardy is Hunter Biden in?How much legal jeopardy is Hunter Biden in?
    Politics

    Several recent reports claim the investigation into President Biden’s son is intensifying.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The January 6 committee is seemingly moving toward recommending charges for TrumpThe January 6 committee is seemingly moving toward recommending charges for Trump
    Explainers

    A federal judge agreed Trump likely committed crimes. Will Merrick Garland?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The controversy around Biden’s off-script Putin comments, explainedThe controversy around Biden’s off-script Putin comments, explained
    Explainers

    Biden said Putin “cannot remain in power.” Now he’s walking it back.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The real Ginni Thomas revelationThe real Ginni Thomas revelation
    Politics

    Her texts prove some elite Republicans really do believe Trump’s lies.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The return of Hunter Biden’s laptopThe return of Hunter Biden’s laptop
    Explainers

    A recent New York Times story has made it the subject of discussion again.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What happened the last time high gas prices dominated US politicsWhat happened the last time high gas prices dominated US politics
    Politics

    High gas prices are perilous, but not necessarily fatal, for Biden and Democrats.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Calls for a new global unity and an old domestic agendaCalls for a new global unity and an old domestic agenda
    Politics

    What Vox reporters took away from Biden’s State of the Union address.

    By Andrew Prokop, Li Zhou and 4 more
    Politics
    Inflation could cost Democrats control of CongressInflation could cost Democrats control of Congress
    Politics

    One chart that shows how much trouble the party is in.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The presidential penaltyThe presidential penalty
    Explainers

    Why voters so often punish the president in midterm elections.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What the State of the Union can, and can’t, do for Biden’s political fortunesWhat the State of the Union can, and can’t, do for Biden’s political fortunes
    Politics

    He has a rhetorical opportunity, but it’s unrealistic to expect one speech to turn everything around.

    By Andrew Prokop