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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Explainers
    How Donald Trump could actually build the wall — and who would pay the priceHow Donald Trump could actually build the wall — and who would pay the price
    Explainers

    What it would take for Trump’s signature promise to become reality

    By Dara Lind and Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Ex-FBI Director James Comey delays House Oversight testimonyEx-FBI Director James Comey delays House Oversight testimony
    Politics

    He wants to talk to the special counsel first.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Michael Flynn plans to plead the Fifth in Senate investigation over Russia tiesMichael Flynn plans to plead the Fifth in Senate investigation over Russia ties
    Politics

    Flynn doesn’t want to cooperate with the Senate Intelligence Committee’s subpoena.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Report: White House may be looking to undermine special counsel’s investigationReport: White House may be looking to undermine special counsel’s investigation
    Politics

    There’s an ethics rule the White House could use to weaken Mueller’s probe.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Anxious to move on, House Republicans welcome news of special counselAnxious to move on, House Republicans welcome news of special counsel
    Politics

    It’s only the beginning.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Jason Chaffetz, House Republican responsible for investigating Trump, is leaving Congress earlyJason Chaffetz, House Republican responsible for investigating Trump, is leaving Congress early
    Politics

    He could leave as soon as June 30.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    A scandal-plagued White House is unraveling Republican unity in CongressA scandal-plagued White House is unraveling Republican unity in Congress
    Politics

    It’s “becoming much harder to deny that we wouldn’t be better off moving a real agenda under a President Pence,” said one GOP aide.

    By Dylan Scott and Tara Golshan
    Politics
    GOP Rep. Justin Amash on Comey memo: if true, there are grounds for impeachmentGOP Rep. Justin Amash on Comey memo: if true, there are grounds for impeachment
    Politics

    At least one Republican in Congress thinks impeachment is on the table.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Poll: Donald Trump has hit a new lowPoll: Donald Trump has hit a new low
    Politics

    He’s even sliding with his base.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Why congressional Republicans keep excusing Trump’s scandalsWhy congressional Republicans keep excusing Trump’s scandals
    Politics

    Republicans are letting on why they keep excusing Trump’s scandals

    By Tara Golshan