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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

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    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Trump starts from the premise that he’s popular and then believes any theory that proves itTrump starts from the premise that he’s popular and then believes any theory that proves it
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    That’s why he makes stuff up about voter fraud and crowds.

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    Vox Sentences: The Trump era has begunVox Sentences: The Trump era has begun
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    The executive orders Trump signed today are seismic in their implications. The ones he might yet sign? Even more so.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Trump: I’ll protect Social Security. Trump’s budget director: Maybe not.Trump: I’ll protect Social Security. Trump’s budget director: Maybe not.
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    Here’s another promise Trump might break.

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    Vox Sentences: A very Donald Trump Supreme CourtVox Sentences: A very Donald Trump Supreme Court
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    President Trump tries to make oil pipelines great again; Merrick Garland’s replacement is almost at hand; OSCARS.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews
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    Donald Trump’s Supreme Court shortlist is reportedly down to these 3 menDonald Trump’s Supreme Court shortlist is reportedly down to these 3 men
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    Here we go.

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    Vox Sentences: The US is officially no longer down with TPPVox Sentences: The US is officially no longer down with TPP
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    Some of the biggest demonstrations in US history; President Trump’s first executive orders; the Iraqi army’s progress in Mosul gets undermined.

    By Dara Lind and Dylan Matthews

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