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Ian Millhiser

Ian Millhiser

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Ian Millhiser

    Politics
    Trump’s authoritarian “anarchist jurisdictions” memo, explainedTrump’s authoritarian “anarchist jurisdictions” memo, explained
    Politics

    This is what a president does when he thinks he can do whatever he wants.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    The federal government has banned some evictions. Here’s who is eligible for relief.The federal government has banned some evictions. Here’s who is eligible for relief.
    Politics

    The order may head off — or at least delay — a wider Covid-19 eviction crisis.

    By Katelyn Burns and Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    A new poll shows rank-and-file Democrats finally realize the Supreme Court is importantA new poll shows rank-and-file Democrats finally realize the Supreme Court is important
    Politics

    The GOP’s long-standing advantage in judicial politics is eroding fast.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Politics
    A Trump judge’s attempt to bail out Michael Flynn endsA Trump judge’s attempt to bail out Michael Flynn ends
    Politics

    The court’s decision is unlikely to change the outcome of the Flynn prosecution, but it has big implications for the rule of law.

    By Ian Millhiser
    3 winners and 4 losers from the final night of the Republican National Convention
    Politics

    A big day for Black Republicans; not much social distancing.

    By Ian Millhiser, Dylan Scott and 4 more
    Politics
    The most shocking line in Vice President Pence’s 2020 RNC speechThe most shocking line in Vice President Pence’s 2020 RNC speech
    Politics

    Pence blames right-wing violence on a vague leftist enemy.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Explainers
    The Hatch Act, the law Trump flouted at the RNC, explainedThe Hatch Act, the law Trump flouted at the RNC, explained
    Explainers

    The Hatch Act is designed to protect the rule of law. Trump flouts it openly.

    By Ian Millhiser
    2 winners and 3 losers from night 2 of the RNC
    2020 Presidential Election

    Winners: nepotism and a Trump scion. Losers: the immigrants Trump didn’t naturalize on TV.

    By Ian Millhiser, Nicole Narea and 3 more
    Politics
    The RNC yanked a speaker who promoted an anti-Semitic conspiracy theoryThe RNC yanked a speaker who promoted an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory
    Politics

    Trump often highlights Mary Ann Mendoza as an advocate for harsh immigration policies. She has some other strange beliefs.

    By Ian Millhiser
    Climate
    What happens to the Supreme Court (and the Constitution) if Trump winsWhat happens to the Supreme Court (and the Constitution) if Trump wins
    Climate

    The Supreme Court has rejected some of the GOP’s sloppiest and most presumptuous arguments. It won’t anymore if Republicans grow their majority.

    By Ian Millhiser