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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    The Trump administration isn’t defending women’s choices on breastfeeding. It’s attacking them.The Trump administration isn’t defending women’s choices on breastfeeding. It’s attacking them.
    Politics

    The Trump administration’s anti-science breastfeeding stance, explained.

    By Emily Stewart
    World Politics
    The Thai boys cave rescue: what we knowThe Thai boys cave rescue: what we know
    World Politics

    All 12 boys and their coach had been rescued as of Tuesday morning.

    By Emily Stewart
    World Politics
    All 12 Thai boys and their coach have been rescuedAll 12 Thai boys and their coach have been rescued
    World Politics

    After three days, the rescue mission is complete.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Stephen Miller threw $80 worth of sushi away to protest a protesterStephen Miller threw $80 worth of sushi away to protest a protester
    Politics

    Heckling of Trump officials in Washington, DC, adds a new chapter to the civility debate.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Trump’s about to announce his Supreme Court pick. Here’s when and where to watch.Trump’s about to announce his Supreme Court pick. Here’s when and where to watch.
    Politics

    Trump will announce his nominee to replace Anthony Kennedy on Monday evening.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The Trump administration made trade threats to Ecuador over … breastfeedingThe Trump administration made trade threats to Ecuador over … breastfeeding
    Politics

    The US got Ecuador to back down from a breastfeeding resolution by threatening trade retaliation and pulling military aid.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The government officials who wrote the tax bill have new jobs as lobbyistsThe government officials who wrote the tax bill have new jobs as lobbyists
    Politics

    Swamp check: still not drained.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Can the US-China trade war be stopped? 11 experts weigh in.Can the US-China trade war be stopped? 11 experts weigh in.
    Politics

    There’s definitely a way out of this. The problem is, it’s not clear what Trump wants, or what China is willing to give.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Maxine Waters could be a serious problem for Trump if Democrats win the HouseMaxine Waters could be a serious problem for Trump if Democrats win the House
    Politics

    Waters has been asking questions about Trump’s financial ties. If Democrats win in November, she might be able to get answers.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Twitter is finally addressing fake accounts. Trump wants it to go after two specific real ones.Twitter is finally addressing fake accounts. Trump wants it to go after two specific real ones.
    Politics

    Trump wants Twitter to delete the New York Times’s and the Washington Post’s accounts.

    By Emily Stewart