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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    Politics
    The real reason the Senate is taking 2 doomed votes to end the shutdownThe real reason the Senate is taking 2 doomed votes to end the shutdown
    Politics

    The Senate doesn’t have the votes to reopen the government, but the votes are happening anyway. Here’s why.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Judge refuses to certify GOP victory in contested North Carolina Congress raceJudge refuses to certify GOP victory in contested North Carolina Congress race
    Politics

    The House remains at least one member short as a state investigation continues.

    By Dylan Scott
    LeBron James, the most important athlete in America, explained
    Sports

    How the world’s best basketball player became a political force for racial justice.

    By Dylan Scott
    9 key questions about the longest government shutdown in history, answered
    Explainers

    What are federal employees rights? Does this happen in other countries? And other frequently asked questions.

    By Li Zhou, Dylan Scott and 2 more
    Politics
    Trump is looking for a new way to cut Medicaid — without CongressTrump is looking for a new way to cut Medicaid — without Congress
    Politics

    Block grants could be the next front in the Trump administration’s war on Medicaid.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    House Democrats are frustrated the shutdown is drowning out the rest of their agendaHouse Democrats are frustrated the shutdown is drowning out the rest of their agenda
    Politics

    A government shutdown was a really weird way for the new majority to start.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Two federal judges just blocked Trump’s rollback of Obamacare’s birth control mandateTwo federal judges just blocked Trump’s rollback of Obamacare’s birth control mandate
    Politics

    Last-minute rulings halt the new rules from taking effect nationwide.

    By Dylan Scott
    Health Care
    Blue-state governors are picking up where Obamacare left offBlue-state governors are picking up where Obamacare left off
    Health Care

    From single-payer to public options, Democratic leaders have ambitious plans to expand coverage.

    By Dylan Scott and Sarah Kliff
    Politics
    Bill de Blasio’s plan to guarantee health care for every New Yorker, explainedBill de Blasio’s plan to guarantee health care for every New Yorker, explained
    Politics

    The New York City plan builds on a successful San Francisco program to achieve something like universal health care.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Donald Trump knows his primetime speech and border trip are totally pointlessDonald Trump knows his primetime speech and border trip are totally pointless
    Politics

    The New York Times has a Trump speech anecdote to make you laugh, cry.

    By Dylan Scott