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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Trump’s trade war will hurt everyone — the only question is how muchTrump’s trade war will hurt everyone — the only question is how much
    Politics

    “I don’t know anybody who thinks that trade wars are something you win.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump says China’s Xi is “president for life” — and maybe America should try itTrump says China’s Xi is “president for life” — and maybe America should try it
    Politics

    China is getting rid of presidential term limits. Trump joked about giving “that a shot.”

    By Emily Stewart
    archives
    Shooting outside the White House: what we know so farShooting outside the White House: what we know so far
    archives

    A man shot himself outside the White House on Saturday.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    During a chaotic week in the White House, Trump quietly ramped up his 2020 reelection campaignDuring a chaotic week in the White House, Trump quietly ramped up his 2020 reelection campaign
    Politics

    It’s been a long week in Trumpworld.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Jared Kushner’s very bad week, explainedJared Kushner’s very bad week, explained
    Politics

    In just a couple days, we learned his security clearance was downgraded and his loans are under scrutiny.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Dick’s Sporting Goods says it won’t sell assault weapons anymore. It said the same thing in 2012.Dick’s Sporting Goods says it won’t sell assault weapons anymore. It said the same thing in 2012.
    Politics

    The company made the same decision after Sandy Hook but says this time it’s permanent.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Jared Kushner has reportedly lost his top-secret security clearanceJared Kushner has reportedly lost his top-secret security clearance
    Politics

    This might make it even harder to negotiate peace in the Middle East.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The recent drama surrounding Ivanka Trump, explainedThe recent drama surrounding Ivanka Trump, explained
    Politics

    The president’s daughter wants to have it both ways, as daughter and diplomat.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump didn’t just launch his 2020 campaign — he’s been running for reelection for a yearTrump didn’t just launch his 2020 campaign — he’s been running for reelection for a year
    Politics

    He announced digital guru Brad Parscale will be his campaign manager.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Most Americans are worried about Russian election meddling — and think Trump isn’t taking it seriouslyMost Americans are worried about Russian election meddling — and think Trump isn’t taking it seriously
    Politics

    Americans don’t trust Trump, Congress, or Facebook to solve the Russia interference problem.

    By Emily Stewart