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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    What does the storming of the Capitol mean for the electoral vote count?What does the storming of the Capitol mean for the electoral vote count?
    Politics

    This is an unprecedented situation.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Congress’s count of the presidential electoral votes, explained
    Explainers

    Trump’s team has styled this as a major showdown. But the outcome is already clear.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Mike Pence says he won’t try to throw out electoral votes for Joe BidenMike Pence says he won’t try to throw out electoral votes for Joe Biden
    Politics

    The vice president accurately said he had no power to do this — rejecting President Trump’s insistence otherwise.

    By Andrew Prokop
    5 winners and 2 losers from the Georgia Senate elections
    Explainers

    Democrats’ double victory will fundamentally change the next two years of American politics.

    By Andrew Prokop, Ian Millhiser and 4 more
    The past 48 hours in Trump’s attempt to steal the election, explained
    Explainers

    A corrupt call to Georgia’s secretary of state, a doomed effort to overturn the results in Congress, and a curious op-ed from every living former secretary of defense.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The pop culture that brought us joy in 2020
    Podcast
    Culture

    What 26 Vox staffers consumed this year to get them through the darkness.

    By Meredith Haggerty, Allegra Frank and 24 more
    Explainers
    Alternate electors: The latest far-fetched Trump plan to overturn the election, explainedAlternate electors: The latest far-fetched Trump plan to overturn the election, explained
    Explainers

    He started his administration with “alternative facts.” He’s ending it with alternate electors.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Joe Biden’s Justice Department will inherit an investigation into Hunter BidenJoe Biden’s Justice Department will inherit an investigation into Hunter Biden
    Explainers

    The president-elect’s son announced his tax affairs are under scrutiny. Here’s what we know.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Joe Biden’s win is about to be confirmed again — and againJoe Biden’s win is about to be confirmed again — and again
    Explainers

    Here are the key events coming up as the presidential election results are officially finalized.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The past 24 hours in Trump’s legal issues and pardon news, explainedThe past 24 hours in Trump’s legal issues and pardon news, explained
    Explainers

    Bill Barr’s moves, possible pardons for Trump’s children, news of a bribery-for-pardon investigation, and more.

    By Andrew Prokop