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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Pennsylvania congressman who paid a former aide over misconduct says woman was his “soul mate”Pennsylvania congressman who paid a former aide over misconduct says woman was his “soul mate”
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    Rep. Patrick Meehan reportedly paid a former aide thousands of dollars to settle a sexual misconduct case.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Janet Yellen, the first woman Fed chair, proved the skeptics wrong and got fired anywayJanet Yellen, the first woman Fed chair, proved the skeptics wrong and got fired anyway
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    She’s about to be replaced by a still qualified, but less qualified, man.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Hawaii governor: I was slow to correct the bogus missile scare because I forgot my Twitter passwordHawaii governor: I was slow to correct the bogus missile scare because I forgot my Twitter password
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    Gov. David Ige took 17 minutes to tell people there was no missile headed toward Hawaii.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Government shutdown 2018: live stream and how to watch onlineGovernment shutdown 2018: live stream and how to watch online
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    The Senate will vote at noon on a bill to reopen the government.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Shutdown poll: voters blame Republicans over DemocratsShutdown poll: voters blame Republicans over Democrats
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    Polls conducted pre-shutdown found a partisan divide; independents are more likely to blame the GOP.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Pressure builds for Michigan State president to step down following Larry Nassar scandalPressure builds for Michigan State president to step down following Larry Nassar scandal
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    A Michigan State University trustee is calling for university president Lou Anna Simon to step down.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump campaign ad says Democrats are “complicit” in murders committed by undocumented immigrantsTrump campaign ad says Democrats are “complicit” in murders committed by undocumented immigrants
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    Paul Ryan isn’t sure if the race-baiting ad is “necessarily productive” in shutdown talks.

    By Emily Stewart
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    White House’s “Trump working” picture gets laughs on social mediaWhite House’s “Trump working” picture gets laughs on social media
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    Donald Trump sits at an empty desk

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump official says it’s “kind of cool” to be in charge of the government shutdownTrump official says it’s “kind of cool” to be in charge of the government shutdown
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    Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney seems strangely excited about his newly discovered power.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Here’s how the government shutdown endsHere’s how the government shutdown ends
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    Federal workers will go back to work eventually — but it might be a while before they get their paychecks.

    By Emily Stewart