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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Stock buybacks, explainedStock buybacks, explained
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    Politics

    The tax cuts have put stock buybacks in the spotlight. Here’s what they are — and why you should care.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump says tariffs are working “big time.” Here are 5 pieces of evidence that’s not the case.Trump says tariffs are working “big time.” Here are 5 pieces of evidence that’s not the case.
    Politics

    Ask the farmers who need the $12 billion bailout.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    “This was a meeting to get information on an opponent”: Trump changes his story on Russia meeting“This was a meeting to get information on an opponent”: Trump changes his story on Russia meeting
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    In denying reports he’s worried about legal scrutiny of Donald Trump Jr., Trump made a big shift in how he talks about the Trump Tower meeting.

    By Emily Stewart
    World Politics
    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro survives alleged drone attack in CaracasVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro survives alleged drone attack in Caracas
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    Maduro is making unsupported claims that it was “far right” forces and Colombia.

    By Emily Stewart
    China
    Christopher Robin, denied Chinese release, is the latest victim in China’s war on Winnie the PoohChristopher Robin, denied Chinese release, is the latest victim in China’s war on Winnie the Pooh
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    President Xi Jinping is sensitive about Winnie the Pooh comparisons.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump is insulting LeBron James’s intelligence — and Don Lemon’s — on TwitterTrump is insulting LeBron James’s intelligence — and Don Lemon’s — on Twitter
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    It’s days after the NBA star launched a school for at-risk youth in his hometown.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Alleged Russian spy Maria Butina chatted with former Trump campaign aide ahead of the 2016 electionAlleged Russian spy Maria Butina chatted with former Trump campaign aide ahead of the 2016 election
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    J.D. Gordon reportedly invited the Russian national to a Styx concert and his birthday party.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Barack Obama just issued his first 2018 endorsementsBarack Obama just issued his first 2018 endorsements
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    They weren’t what you would expect.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    A group of “patriotic millionaires” thinks Democrats can run — and win — on taxesA group of “patriotic millionaires” thinks Democrats can run — and win — on taxes
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    Patriotic Millionaires plans to endorse candidates running against Republicans who voted for the tax bill.

    By Emily Stewart
    Technology
    Facebook has already detected suspicious activity trying to influence the 2018 electionsFacebook has already detected suspicious activity trying to influence the 2018 elections
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    Facebook isn’t sure if it’s Russia, but it looks a lot like what Russia did in 2016.

    By Emily Stewart