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Alexia Fernández Campbell

Alexia Fernández Campbell

Former Politics & Policy Reporter

    Latest articles by Alexia Fernández Campbell

    Politics
    The Republican National Committee is hosting a giant fundraiser at Trump’s DC hotelThe Republican National Committee is hosting a giant fundraiser at Trump’s DC hotel
    Politics

    In one event, Trump makes money for himself and his campaign.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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    Uber drivers have some ideas about how the company can fix itselfUber drivers have some ideas about how the company can fix itself
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    It can start by treating drivers better.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    The Russia investigation is eroding Trump’s support among Republican votersThe Russia investigation is eroding Trump’s support among Republican voters
    Politics

    The president’s approval rating has dropped to its lowest point since taking office.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
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    3 big reasons why Amazon needs Whole Foods3 big reasons why Amazon needs Whole Foods
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    The grocery industry is the new frontier.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Rep. Steve Scalise shot in gunfire at congressional baseball practice: what we knowRep. Steve Scalise shot in gunfire at congressional baseball practice: what we know
    Politics

    A gunman opened fire at a congressional baseball practice.

    By Tara Golshan, Dara Lind and 1 more
    Politics
    Deputy AG Rosenstein sends out an odd warning about “anonymous” press leaksDeputy AG Rosenstein sends out an odd warning about “anonymous” press leaks
    Politics

    Trump isn’t happy about them either.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    House Majority Whip Steve Scalise undergoes surgery after Virginia shootingHouse Majority Whip Steve Scalise undergoes surgery after Virginia shooting
    Politics

    Scalise’s office says he is in stable condition.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Sen. Ron Wyden tells Sessions his explanations don’t “pass the smell test”Sen. Ron Wyden tells Sessions his explanations don’t “pass the smell test”
    Politics
    The 7 most revealing exchanges from Comey’s Senate testimonyThe 7 most revealing exchanges from Comey’s Senate testimony
    Politics

    “Lordy, I hope there are tapes.”

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Comey on whether Trump obstructed justice: “that’s a conclusion I’m sure the special counsel will work towards”Comey on whether Trump obstructed justice: “that’s a conclusion I’m sure the special counsel will work towards”
    Politics

    One big question during Thursday’s hearing is whether former FBI Director James Comey thinks Trump’s conversations add up to obstruction of justice.

    By Alexia Fernández Campbell