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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    Newsom won. California’s recall system could use reform.Newsom won. California’s recall system could use reform.
    Politics

    The recall attempt was essentially an effort to hack California’s electoral system.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Congress’s Democrat-on-Democrat hostage standoff, explainedCongress’s Democrat-on-Democrat hostage standoff, explained
    Explainers

    Nancy Pelosi had a plan to box in Senate moderates. But some House moderates are rebelling.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    How California’s bizarre recall system could elect a Republican governorHow California’s bizarre recall system could elect a Republican governor
    Explainers

    To stay in office, Gov. Gavin Newsom needs a lot more support than any replacement.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Why Biden was so set on withdrawing from AfghanistanWhy Biden was so set on withdrawing from Afghanistan
    Explainers

    Even in 2009, he didn’t believe the military had a strategy for victory.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Why Cuomo resigned and Trump didn’tWhy Cuomo resigned and Trump didn’t
    Explainers

    Democrats pushed Cuomo out.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Biden’s reconciliation bill would be a very big deal
    Explainers

    Democrats’ massive spending plan, explained.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Democrats say Cuomo must resign. He’s refusing. What now?Democrats say Cuomo must resign. He’s refusing. What now?
    Explainers

    Impeachment looms, but Democrats are still hoping he’ll quit first.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Is Merrick Garland letting Trump’s people off the hook?Is Merrick Garland letting Trump’s people off the hook?
    Explainers

    The debate over the attorney general’s reckoning with Trump’s legacy, explained.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    New York City’s mayoral primary is over. The debate over ranked-choice voting is just beginning.New York City’s mayoral primary is over. The debate over ranked-choice voting is just beginning.
    Politics

    The verdict so far is decidedly mixed.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The indictment of the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg, explainedThe indictment of the Trump Organization and its CFO Allen Weisselberg, explained
    Explainers

    The charges include tax fraud and grand larceny. Here’s what’s really going on.

    By Andrew Prokop

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