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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

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    “We are going to be the last mass shooting”: watch a Florida shooting survivor’s impassioned speech“We are going to be the last mass shooting”: watch a Florida shooting survivor’s impassioned speech
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    “They say that tougher gun laws do not decrease gun violence. We call BS.”

    By Emily Stewart
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    Trump might be close to escalating a trade fight with ChinaTrump might be close to escalating a trade fight with China
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    He is mulling whether to impose tariffs or quotas on steel and aluminum imports.

    By Emily Stewart
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    John Kelly overhauls White House security clearancesJohn Kelly overhauls White House security clearances
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    It might have big implications for Jared Kushner.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Trump’s lawyer says he paid off Stormy Daniels with his own moneyTrump’s lawyer says he paid off Stormy Daniels with his own money
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    Michael Cohen told the New York Times he paid the former porn star $130,000 to keep quiet in a “private transaction.”

    By Emily Stewart
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    President Trump has been dangerously silent on this year’s deadly flu epidemicPresident Trump has been dangerously silent on this year’s deadly flu epidemic
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    Trump sends a lot of tweets. You’d think one could be about the flu.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Trump wants “due process” for abuse allegations. I asked 8 legal experts what that means.Trump wants “due process” for abuse allegations. I asked 8 legal experts what that means.
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    “Due process does not mean you have the right to be believed, just that you have the right to be heard.”

    By Emily Stewart
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    Trump wants to privatize the International Space StationTrump wants to privatize the International Space Station
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    Ted Cruz blames the idea on “numbskulls” over at the Office of Management and Budget.

    By Emily Stewart
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    The White House is standing by John Kelly — for nowThe White House is standing by John Kelly — for now
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    Kellyanne Conway says Kelly has Trump’s “full confidence.”

    By Emily Stewart
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    Devin Nunes continues the war on #FakeNews with his own alternative news siteDevin Nunes continues the war on #FakeNews with his own alternative news site
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    The author of the now-infamous Nunes memo is at it again.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Trump is worried about lives “shattered...by a mere allegation” after two aides are accused of domestic abuseTrump is worried about lives “shattered...by a mere allegation” after two aides are accused of domestic abuse
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    The president worries about due process — at least when it comes to men.

    By Emily Stewart