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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Trump blames Democrats for government shutdownTrump blames Democrats for government shutdown
    Politics

    The president said Democrats are giving him a “nice present” on the one-year anniversary of his inauguration by shutting down the government.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Most of the members of the National Park Service advisory board just quit en masseMost of the members of the National Park Service advisory board just quit en masse
    Politics

    Just three of the board’s 12 members are staying on.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    John McCain to Donald Trump: stop attacking the pressJohn McCain to Donald Trump: stop attacking the press
    Politics

    McCain is issuing a warning on Trump’s press attacks ahead of the “Fake News Awards.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The world’s largest investment firm wants corporations to “serve a social purpose”The world’s largest investment firm wants corporations to “serve a social purpose”
    Politics

    BlackRock’s Larry Fink is telling CEOs to consider their societal responsibilities — but it’s not entirely clear what he means.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    How Wall Street learned to stop worrying and love TrumpHow Wall Street learned to stop worrying and love Trump
    Politics

    “The markets have pretty much put on blinders.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump hints he’s given up on a DACA dealTrump hints he’s given up on a DACA deal
    Politics

    And he’s blaming Democrats for it.

    By Emily Stewart
    Culture
    Aziz Ansari responds to sexual misconduct allegations against himAziz Ansari responds to sexual misconduct allegations against him
    Culture

    The Master of None star has been accused of sexual misconduct while on a date in 2017.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump again says he’s the “least racist” person there isTrump again says he’s the “least racist” person there is
    Politics

    The president’s latest defense for the whole “shithole” thing.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Hawaii’s missile scare “reminds us how precarious the nuclear age is”Hawaii’s missile scare “reminds us how precarious the nuclear age is”
    Politics

    Saturday’s emergency alert underscores how on edge we are about nuclear conflict.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    A Cabinet official is claiming she doesn’t remember the president’s “shithole” commentA Cabinet official is claiming she doesn’t remember the president’s “shithole” comment
    Politics

    Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said she doesn’t recall Trump talking about “shithole countries,” even though she was there when he reportedly said it.

    By Emily Stewart