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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

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    Remember the shutdown?

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s latest interview shows he’s not really the presidentTrump’s latest interview shows he’s not really the president
    Politics

    He’s holding the office but not doing the job.

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    Explainers
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    Explainers

    It’s mostly nonsense, but the economy really is doing well.

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    Politics
    The real reason DREAMers are at riskThe real reason DREAMers are at risk
    Politics

    Spoiler: It’s not Chuck Schumer.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The government is shutting down because Donald Trump doesn’t know what he’s doingThe government is shutting down because Donald Trump doesn’t know what he’s doing
    Politics
    Trump’s biggest political weakness is on regular policy issuesTrump’s biggest political weakness is on regular policy issues
    Politics

    His brand of white identity politics is fundamentally a con.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump’s terrifying plan to win the 2018 midtermsDonald Trump’s terrifying plan to win the 2018 midterms
    Politics

    A Washington Post report shows again he doesn’t understand governing beyond self-interest.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Congressional Republicans think Donald Trump’s sloth and ignorance is a feature, not a bugCongressional Republicans think Donald Trump’s sloth and ignorance is a feature, not a bug
    Politics

    A weak, easy-to-manipulate president is what they want.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The 4 most important stories in politics this weekThe 4 most important stories in politics this week
    Politics

    CHIP, DACA, and more.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Arizona’s already very complicated Senate race, explainedArizona’s already very complicated Senate race, explained
    Politics

    Martha McSally hops into a crowded field.

    By Matthew Yglesias

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