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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    On this week’s SNL, Grim Reaper Steve Bannon is revealed as Bill MurrayOn this week’s SNL, Grim Reaper Steve Bannon is revealed as Bill Murray
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    Saturday Night Live veterans Bill Murray and Fred Armisen came back to play Steve Bannon and Michael Wolff.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Gamer who made “swatting” call over video game dispute now facing manslaughter chargesGamer who made “swatting” call over video game dispute now facing manslaughter charges
    Politics

    A Los Angeles man was charged with a Kansas man’s death after making a false report to police in December.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    False ballistic missile alert spreads panic in HawaiiFalse ballistic missile alert spreads panic in Hawaii
    Politics

    While it was a false alarm, the episode raises some interesting questions.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The Supreme Court is about to decide how your online purchases are taxedThe Supreme Court is about to decide how your online purchases are taxed
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    A 1992 court ruling barred states from collecting sales taxes on online purchases. That might soon change.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Why your paycheck still doesn’t reflect the tax changes Congress just passedWhy your paycheck still doesn’t reflect the tax changes Congress just passed
    Politics

    Hint: The IRS is still figuring it out.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Oprah 2020, explainedOprah 2020, explained
    Politics

    The case for — and against — President Oprah.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    President Trump is going to DavosPresident Trump is going to Davos
    Politics

    Populist President Trump is headed to Davos, one of the most elite gatherings in the world.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Ivanka Trump tries to hop on Oprah’s #MeToo message. #MeToo says no thanks.Ivanka Trump tries to hop on Oprah’s #MeToo message. #MeToo says no thanks.
    Politics

    The president’s daughter is trying to piggyback on Oprah Winfrey’s Golden Globes speech.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Oprah 2020: Winfrey’s Golden Globes speech kicks off speculation about a White House runOprah 2020: Winfrey’s Golden Globes speech kicks off speculation about a White House run
    Politics

    It’s not a totally wild idea.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump postpones his fake “Fake News Awards”Trump postpones his fake “Fake News Awards”
    Politics

    He’s probably worried about being overshadowed by the rest of awards season.

    By Emily Stewart

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