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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    7 things Republicans could do to check Trump without ditching conservative policy7 things Republicans could do to check Trump without ditching conservative policy
    Politics

    It’s not that hard, but so far they just haven’t wanted to.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The Trump Tango is tiresome and pointlessThe Trump Tango is tiresome and pointless
    Politics

    A half-hearted disavowal way too late is something we’ve seen before.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Big business is the winner of Trump’s racial demagogueryBig business is the winner of Trump’s racial demagoguery
    Politics

    Trump is devastating racial minorities while distracting his base from a plutocratic agenda.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The real “deep state” sabotage is happening at the FedThe real “deep state” sabotage is happening at the Fed
    Politics

    Ongoing war on phantom inflation is hurting America — and Donald Trump.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    What to know about the biggest stories of the weekWhat to know about the biggest stories of the week
    Politics

    Our brief guide to the news you may have missed.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Trump’s new immigration plan would make Americans poorerTrump’s new immigration plan would make Americans poorer
    Politics

    Penn Wharton study concludes the Raise Act will lower per capita GDP.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Big business wants you to think a tax cut for big business will stop outsourcingBig business wants you to think a tax cut for big business will stop outsourcing
    Politics

    Pro tip: It won’t.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The looming debt ceiling fight, explainedThe looming debt ceiling fight, explained
    Politics

    It’s probably going to be fine. But maybe not.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Donald Trump gets a daily briefing all about how great he isDonald Trump gets a daily briefing all about how great he is
    Politics

    Dangerous cocooning.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Anthony Scaramucci, explainedAnthony Scaramucci, explained
    Politics

    He’s not here to “suck his own cock.”

    By Matthew Yglesias and Andrew Prokop

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