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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Technology
    How much would the iPhone cost if it were made in America?How much would the iPhone cost if it were made in America?
    Technology

    Trump says Apple should just build plants in America. I tried to figure out what that would entail.

    By Emily Stewart
    Business & Finance
    How the Canadian cannabis company Tilray became worth more than American AirlinesHow the Canadian cannabis company Tilray became worth more than American Airlines
    Business & Finance

    The pot company’s stock has only been public since July. And it’s making many people — including Peter Thiel — very rich.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The banking industry is spending big on red-state Democrats in 2018The banking industry is spending big on red-state Democrats in 2018
    Politics

    In 2016, the banks gave most to Marco Rubio and Pat Toomey. This year, it’s Jon Tester and Heidi Heitkamp.

    By Emily Stewart
    Business & Finance
    Elon Musk is now facing a Justice Department probe over his privatization tweetElon Musk is now facing a Justice Department probe over his privatization tweet
    Business & Finance

    That’s on top of the SEC probe that’s already underway.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump on Kavanaugh allegations: “I feel terribly for him”Trump on Kavanaugh allegations: “I feel terribly for him”
    Politics

    The president also wants the Senate process to play out because “there shouldn’t be even a little doubt.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    How close are we to another financial crisis? 8 experts weigh in.How close are we to another financial crisis? 8 experts weigh in.
    Politics

    It’s been 10 years since Lehman Brothers collapsed, setting off a recession that cost billions of dollars and millions of homes and jobs.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Donald Trump Jr.’s Anderson Cooper hurricane conspiracy theory, explainedDonald Trump Jr.’s Anderson Cooper hurricane conspiracy theory, explained
    Politics

    The president’s son and others are attacking CNN’s Hurricane Florence coverage — with a picture from Hurricane Ike in 2008.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    “Our democracy is in crisis”: Hillary Clinton slams Trump and Republicans in new essay“Our democracy is in crisis”: Hillary Clinton slams Trump and Republicans in new essay
    Politics

    “Hate speech isn’t ‘telling it like it is.’ It’s just hate.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Democrats call for delay in Kavanaugh nomination after accuser comes forward. Republicans aren’t so sure.Democrats call for delay in Kavanaugh nomination after accuser comes forward. Republicans aren’t so sure.
    Politics

    Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyer says she’s willing to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee too.

    By Li Zhou and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Brett Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, comes forward in the Washington PostBrett Kavanaugh’s accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, comes forward in the Washington Post
    Politics

    “Now I feel like my civic responsibility is outweighing my anguish and terror about retaliation.”

    By Emily Stewart