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Matthew Yglesias

Matthew Yglesias

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Matthew Yglesias

    Politics
    You should care about the Trump-Russia scandalYou should care about the Trump-Russia scandal
    Politics

    It’s not a distraction. It’s about holding the president accountable to the public and not his bottom line.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The most important stories of the week, explainedThe most important stories of the week, explained
    Politics

    What you need to know.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    I don’t believe Donald Trump Jr., and neither should youI don’t believe Donald Trump Jr., and neither should you
    Politics

    Credibility is a finite resource, and his is below zero.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The revised health bill cuts taxes less without doing anything to boost coverageThe revised health bill cuts taxes less without doing anything to boost coverage
    Politics

    We cannot explain why. But it’s what they did.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    CBO: Trump plan won’t balance the budget even with his fake revenue-neutral tax reformCBO: Trump plan won’t balance the budget even with his fake revenue-neutral tax reform
    Politics

    The CBO isn’t buying MAGAnomics.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    America needs to hear from Jared KushnerAmerica needs to hear from Jared Kushner
    Politics

    He’s the man at the center of the swirling Trump-Russia scandal.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The blackmail factor: Trumpworld’s Russia lies are a major risk to national securityThe blackmail factor: Trumpworld’s Russia lies are a major risk to national security
    Politics

    The Russians know the truth and Trump knows they know.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Democrats should take the class warfare message to upscale suburbsDemocrats should take the class warfare message to upscale suburbs
    Politics

    It worked for Jeremy Corbyn, and the opposite failed for Jon Ossoff.

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    The most intriguing line in the email setting up Trump Jr.’s meeting with the Russian lawyerThe most intriguing line in the email setting up Trump Jr.’s meeting with the Russian lawyer
    Politics

    And why wasn’t Donald Jr. curious about it?

    By Matthew Yglesias
    Politics
    Russia’s hacking campaign revealed a sophisticated understanding of US politicsRussia’s hacking campaign revealed a sophisticated understanding of US politics
    Politics

    Were they helped by an American?

    By Matthew Yglesias

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