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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    An NYT investigation dismantles Trump’s “self-made” image and alleges sketchy tax schemesAn NYT investigation dismantles Trump’s “self-made” image and alleges sketchy tax schemes
    Politics

    Trump said he got a $1 million loan from his dad. A Times investigation reveals he got $400 million.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump reportedly told Michael Cohen to stop Stormy Daniels from speaking out in FebruaryTrump reportedly told Michael Cohen to stop Stormy Daniels from speaking out in February
    Politics

    According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump enlisted Cohen and Eric Trump in an effort to get a restraining order against Daniels.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    6 weird moments from Trump’s comments about Kavanaugh during the USMCA press conference6 weird moments from Trump’s comments about Kavanaugh during the USMCA press conference
    Politics

    Trump joked that everybody has skeletons in their closet — except for Mike Pence.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Why Brett Kavanaugh’s 1985 college bar fight mattersWhy Brett Kavanaugh’s 1985 college bar fight matters
    Politics

    It wouldn’t be a big deal if he didn’t keep lying about drinking.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Rachel Mitchell says “reasonable prosecutor” wouldn’t bring a case against Kavanaugh — but it’s not a trialRachel Mitchell says “reasonable prosecutor” wouldn’t bring a case against Kavanaugh — but it’s not a trial
    Politics

    The Arizona prosecutor wrote a memo to the GOP after questioning Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Kanye West delivered a pro-Trump rant on SNL. The audience booed, but he earned Trump’s praise.Kanye West delivered a pro-Trump rant on SNL. The audience booed, but he earned Trump’s praise.
    Politics

    Trump apparently wasn’t into Matt Damon’s Brett Kavanaugh impression. West’s pro-Trump monologue, on the other hand, he liked.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The White House is reportedly limiting the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation. Trump says that’s not the case.The White House is reportedly limiting the FBI’s Kavanaugh investigation. Trump says that’s not the case.
    Politics

    The FBI won’t talk to Michael Avenatti’s client, Julie Swetnick, and has specific parameters around Mark Judge.

    By Emily Stewart
    North Korea
    Trump says he and Kim Jong Un “fell in love” over denuclearization lettersTrump says he and Kim Jong Un “fell in love” over denuclearization letters
    North Korea

    The president’s public admiration of brutal dictators and strongmen continued at a rally in West Virginia.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Michael Avenatti’s next move is unclear after Senate agrees to Kavanaugh FBI investigationMichael Avenatti’s next move is unclear after Senate agrees to Kavanaugh FBI investigation
    Politics

    Avenatti says if his client isn’t part of the FBI probe, he’ll take his case to the American public.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Kellyanne Conway: “I’m a victim of sexual assault”Kellyanne Conway: “I’m a victim of sexual assault”
    Politics

    She made the remarks while defending Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination on CNN with Jake Tapper.

    By Emily Stewart