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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Business & Finance
    Instagram’s co-founders just quit. That could be bad news for Facebook.Instagram’s co-founders just quit. That could be bad news for Facebook.
    Business & Finance

    Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion in 2012.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Kellyanne Conway: at least Kavanaugh’s better than Harvey WeinsteinKellyanne Conway: at least Kavanaugh’s better than Harvey Weinstein
    Politics

    Last week, Conway said Christine Blasey Ford should be heard. This week, she said this might all be a “left-wing conspiracy.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Business & Finance
    “There’s an Elon Musk premium in the stock”: why Tesla can’t get rid of Musk“There’s an Elon Musk premium in the stock”: why Tesla can’t get rid of Musk
    Business & Finance

    The DOJ and SEC have probes open. Musk’s tweets have been problematic. And yet, he’s likely to stay on.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Republicans reportedly knew about Brett Kavanaugh’s second accuser — and then tried to speed up his confirmationRepublicans reportedly knew about Brett Kavanaugh’s second accuser — and then tried to speed up his confirmation
    Politics

    According to the New Yorker, GOP staffers found out about Deborah Ramirez’s allegations last week.

    By Emily Stewart
    Midterm Elections 2018
    Ted Cruz tweets out viral Beto O’Rourke video in a bizarre moveTed Cruz tweets out viral Beto O’Rourke video in a bizarre move
    Midterm Elections 2018

    It’s either a massive self-own or a racist dog whistle.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Ford will testify on Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations in front of Senate on ThursdayFord will testify on Kavanaugh sexual assault allegations in front of Senate on Thursday
    Politics

    Her attorneys are still negotiating the specifics, and the hearing will take place at 10 am.

    By Li Zhou and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    6 siblings of an Arizona Congress member endorse his opponent in attack ads6 siblings of an Arizona Congress member endorse his opponent in attack ads
    Politics

    Rep. Paul Gosar’s brothers and sisters are featured in ads for his opponent, David Brill.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Support for Brett Kavanaugh is dwindling among voters amid sexual assault allegationsSupport for Brett Kavanaugh is dwindling among voters amid sexual assault allegations
    Politics

    Multiple polls show that voters are souring on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee.

    By Emily Stewart
    Iran
    A rare brazen terrorist attack in Iran leaves at least 25 deadA rare brazen terrorist attack in Iran leaves at least 25 dead
    Iran

    The Iranian government is blaming Arab separatists and the United States.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Hannity’s surprising advice to Trump on Rosenstein: “Under zero circumstances should the president fire anybody”Hannity’s surprising advice to Trump on Rosenstein: “Under zero circumstances should the president fire anybody”
    Politics

    The Fox News host thinks the New York Times’s story on Rod Rosenstein is part of a “deep state” maneuver to set up Trump.

    By Emily Stewart