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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Donald Trump vs. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, explainedDonald Trump vs. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon, explained
    Politics

    Jamie Dimon may be a Democrat, but he and Republican President Trump have a lot to gain from one another, policy-wise.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller could soon be out of Texas classrooms. Moses gets to stay in.Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller could soon be out of Texas classrooms. Moses gets to stay in.
    Politics

    The Texas Board of Education’s vote to revise its curriculum is raising eyebrows.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump is reportedly souring on Defense Secretary Jim MattisTrump is reportedly souring on Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
    Politics

    Trump is calling him “Moderate Dog” instead of “Mad Dog.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    FEMA is testing a new “presidential alerts” system that sends messages to your phoneFEMA is testing a new “presidential alerts” system that sends messages to your phone
    Politics

    Under a normal president, this wouldn’t be a big deal. Under Trump, things are different.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump restates Puerto Rico death toll conspiracyTrump restates Puerto Rico death toll conspiracy
    Politics

    The president continues to insist there’s “no way” Hurricane Maria killed nearly 3,000 people last year.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Why Susan Collins claims she’s being bribed over her Kavanaugh voteWhy Susan Collins claims she’s being bribed over her Kavanaugh vote
    Politics

    A Crowdpac crowdfunding campaign to encourage Collins to vote against Kavanaugh has the senator and others sounding the alarm.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The bridge controversy that’s roiling Andrew Cuomo’s reelection bid, explainedThe bridge controversy that’s roiling Andrew Cuomo’s reelection bid, explained
    Politics

    Did the governor speed up a bridge opening to help him against Cynthia Nixon?

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The GOP tax cuts aren’t popular, so Republicans want to do more of themThe GOP tax cuts aren’t popular, so Republicans want to do more of them
    Politics

    Republicans rolled out a new tax reform package just ahead of the midterms.

    By Emily Stewart
    Gender
    CBS gave Les Moonves a graceful exit he didn’t deserveCBS gave Les Moonves a graceful exit he didn’t deserve
    Gender

    Twelve women accused Moonves of sexual misconduct. CBS cast his ouster as a business decision.

    By Emily Stewart
    Media
    Les Moonves is out at CBS as more sexual misconduct allegations surfaceLes Moonves is out at CBS as more sexual misconduct allegations surface
    Media

    It’s been six weeks since the New Yorker’s Ronan Farrow published the first allegations against the executive.

    By Emily Stewart