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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Progressive Jewish leaders to Trump: You’re not welcome in Pittsburgh “until you fully denounce white nationalism”Progressive Jewish leaders to Trump: You’re not welcome in Pittsburgh “until you fully denounce white nationalism”
    Politics

    Bend the Arc is asking Trump to take a hard look at his rhetoric in the wake of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Republicans don’t want to acknowledge that Trump’s rhetoric is fueling political divisionsRepublicans don’t want to acknowledge that Trump’s rhetoric is fueling political divisions
    Politics

    Mike Pence, Paul Ryan, and James Lankford have all brushed aside concerns.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The Trump administration is reportedly following industry “scripts” in rolling back oil and gas drilling restrictionsThe Trump administration is reportedly following industry “scripts” in rolling back oil and gas drilling restrictions
    Politics

    It’s loosening environmental regulations to auction off huge amounts of land for drilling.

    By Emily Stewart
    Criminal Justice
    Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh: what we knowSynagogue shooting in Pittsburgh: what we know
    Criminal Justice

    A gunman killed 11 at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Saturday.

    By Emily Stewart and Alex Ward
    Politics
    Jamal Khashoggi’s fiancée turns down White House inviteJamal Khashoggi’s fiancée turns down White House invite
    Politics

    She called it a ploy to “gain public sympathy” after the Saudi Arabian journalist’s murder.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump laments Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, then suggests victims should have protected themselvesTrump laments Pittsburgh synagogue shooting, then suggests victims should have protected themselves
    Politics
    Trump decries “political violence” at rally, then attacks the media and DemocratsTrump decries “political violence” at rally, then attacks the media and Democrats
    Politics

    It’s back to business as usual.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    What we know about the suspicious packages sent to the Clintons, Obamas, and CNNWhat we know about the suspicious packages sent to the Clintons, Obamas, and CNN
    Politics

    Suspicious packages were found in the mail of prominent Democrats and donors.

    By Jane Coaston, Emily Stewart and 1 more
    Politics
    A new poll finds tight races in key House battleground districtsA new poll finds tight races in key House battleground districts
    Politics

    Democrats have a notably small lead, given their hopes of taking back the House of Representatives in November.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump says there’s another tax cut on the way. We have no idea what he’s talking about.Trump says there’s another tax cut on the way. We have no idea what he’s talking about.
    Politics

    The GOP had a chance to cut taxes for the middle class last year. Instead, they went with rich people and corporations.

    By Emily Stewart