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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    The 7 big questions Republicans have to answer on tax reformThe 7 big questions Republicans have to answer on tax reform
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    “Is it tax reform at all” is a big one.

    By Dylan Matthews and Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Disgraced former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is asking for an immunity dealDisgraced former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn is asking for an immunity deal
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    “General Flynn certainly has a story to tell,” says his lawyer.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump is still tweeting angrily about the Freedom CaucusTrump is still tweeting angrily about the Freedom Caucus
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    “We must fight them, & Dems, in 2018!”

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    So far, Donald Trump has delivered almost nothing on his trade agendaSo far, Donald Trump has delivered almost nothing on his trade agenda
    Politics

    Wall Street was right. So far.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump could borrow Hillary Clinton’s plan for a bipartisan deal on taxes and infrastructureTrump could borrow Hillary Clinton’s plan for a bipartisan deal on taxes and infrastructure
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    It’s not a very good plan. But it is a plan.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s belief that Obamacare is “exploding” is false and self-destructiveDonald Trump’s belief that Obamacare is “exploding” is false and self-destructive
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    He could — and should — make the Affordable Care Act great again.

    By Matthew Yglesias
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    Why Jared Kushner is Donald Trump’s truest heir and most trusted adviserWhy Jared Kushner is Donald Trump’s truest heir and most trusted adviser
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    Two rich bridge and tunnel kids out for revenge on a cultural elite that mocked them.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Democrats should write their own “terrific” Obamacare replacementDemocrats should write their own “terrific” Obamacare replacement
    Politics

    Progressive ideas are lying on the table; it’s time to repackage them.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Republicans are now paying the price for a years-long campaign of Obamacare liesRepublicans are now paying the price for a years-long campaign of Obamacare lies
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    They promised better insurance. They can’t deliver. Now the jig is up.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Where the Republican health care bill stands right nowWhere the Republican health care bill stands right now
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    “Obamacare is the law of the land,” House Speaker Paul Ryan acknowledged.

    By German Lopez, Matthew Yglesias and 2 more