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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    An elite gathering of billionaires in Idaho is inviting Charlie RoseAn elite gathering of billionaires in Idaho is inviting Charlie Rose
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    Rose is getting out of #MeToo jail to rub elbows with Mark Zuckerberg and Rupert Murdoch.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump’s targeting of a New York Times journalist, explained by expertsTrump’s targeting of a New York Times journalist, explained by experts
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    “The potential for misuse of the information is staggering.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Obama honors Anthony Bourdain: he made us “a little less afraid of the unknown”Obama honors Anthony Bourdain: he made us “a little less afraid of the unknown”
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    Obama sat down for a $6 meal and a beer with Bourdain in Hanoi, Vietnam, in 2016.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Bernie Sanders won’t endorse his son for Congress, citing “dynasty politics”Bernie Sanders won’t endorse his son for Congress, citing “dynasty politics”
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    Sanders isn’t typically frugal with his endorsements, except for when it comes to Levi Sanders, his son, who’s running in New Hampshire.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Women are running for office in record numbers. In corporate America, they’re losing ground.Women are running for office in record numbers. In corporate America, they’re losing ground.
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    The number of women CEOs of Fortune 500 companies has dropped by 25 percent.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Voters are warming up to Trump a little. They still want Democrats in charge of Congress.Voters are warming up to Trump a little. They still want Democrats in charge of Congress.
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    A new poll shows voters give Trump a good grade on the economy, but they still want a check on him from Congress.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Mick Mulvaney strikes again at the CFPBMick Mulvaney strikes again at the CFPB
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    The CFPB just told consumer advisers their services are no longer needed.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Facebook gave user data to a Chinese company considered a national security threatFacebook gave user data to a Chinese company considered a national security threat
    Technology

    Facebook has data-sharing partnerships with four Chinese device makers, including Huawei.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    “Where’s Melania?” and the first lady’s return to the public eye, explained“Where’s Melania?” and the first lady’s return to the public eye, explained
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    Melania Trump made her first public appearance in more than three weeks on Monday.

    By Emily Stewart
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    The White House’s John McCain death joke controversy, explainedThe White House’s John McCain death joke controversy, explained
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    “He’s dying anyway,” White House communications aide Kelly Sadler joked in a meeting. A month later, Sadler’s out, but not because of the comment.

    By Emily Stewart