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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Paul Ryan tweets — then deletes — brag about public school worker who saw $1.50 pay raisePaul Ryan tweets — then deletes — brag about public school worker who saw $1.50 pay raise
    Politics

    And it’s all thanks to the Republican tax bill.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Republican confidence in the FBI has declined in the age of TrumpRepublican confidence in the FBI has declined in the age of Trump
    Politics

    Trump’s had a large effect on his party’s views.

    By Emily Stewart
    Culture
    Uma Thurman finally speaks out on Harvey Weinstein — and Quentin TarantinoUma Thurman finally speaks out on Harvey Weinstein — and Quentin Tarantino
    Culture

    The actress’s revelations are damning.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump says Nunes memo “totally vindicates” him in Russia probeTrump says Nunes memo “totally vindicates” him in Russia probe
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    It doesn’t.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Ben Carson’s family ethics drama, explainedBen Carson’s family ethics drama, explained
    Politics

    The HUD secretary’s son just can’t seem to stay out of official business.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Preet Bharara’s latest mission is to turn presidential norms into lawPreet Bharara’s latest mission is to turn presidential norms into law
    Politics

    “It’s taking the lessons and transgressions noted on the part of this administration and preventing those things from happening again in the future.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    46 million people watched Trump’s State of the Union address on TV46 million people watched Trump’s State of the Union address on TV
    Politics

    Trump tweeted on Thursday that’s the most ever. It’s not.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump is replacing Janet Yellen, the woman responsible for the economy he’s so proud ofTrump is replacing Janet Yellen, the woman responsible for the economy he’s so proud of
    Politics

    Fed Chair Janet Yellen’s term ends this week because Trump didn’t want to reappoint an Obama pick.

    By Emily Stewart
    Video
    5 big moments from Trump’s State of the Union address5 big moments from Trump’s State of the Union address
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    Video

    The greatest hits, a few petty fights, and some seriously scary stuff on North Korea.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump State of the Union speech 2018: how to watch online and what to expectTrump State of the Union speech 2018: how to watch online and what to expect
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    Politics

    President Donald Trump is slated to deliver his first State of the Union address.

    By Emily Stewart

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