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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

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    Donald Trump on being president: “I thought it would be easier”Donald Trump on being president: “I thought it would be easier”
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    Who knew being president would be so hard?

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The White House Correspondents’ Dinner: who’s hosting, how to watch, and what to expectThe White House Correspondents’ Dinner: who’s hosting, how to watch, and what to expect
    Politics

    WHCD 2017 is going to be different this year. Trump is skipping.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    House Republicans have made a move to avert government shutdown — for at least a weekHouse Republicans have made a move to avert government shutdown — for at least a week
    Politics

    House Appropriations chair files a one-week continuing resolution.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The looming government shutdown deadline, explainedThe looming government shutdown deadline, explained
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    Congress has to pass a spending bill by April 28 or the government shuts down. Here’s how this could play out.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    What a federal government shutdown actually meansWhat a federal government shutdown actually means
    Politics

    Hundreds of thousands of people go without pay.

    By Tara Golshan and Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    The fate of the Republican health bill is in House moderates’ handsThe fate of the Republican health bill is in House moderates’ hands
    Politics

    This bill might not be the same Catch-22 as before.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    5 bizarre moments from Trump’s freewheeling interview with the Associated Press5 bizarre moments from Trump’s freewheeling interview with the Associated Press
    Politics

    Trump let on that he doesn’t know what he is talking about.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump says his wall will cost $12 billion. Senate Dems: More like $70 billion.Trump says his wall will cost $12 billion. Senate Dems: More like $70 billion.
    Politics

    We still don’t know exactly how much the border wall will cost.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Scott Walker wants to let schools cut down on class time. That’s really risky.Scott Walker wants to let schools cut down on class time. That’s really risky.
    Politics

    Wisconsin’s governor has a never-before-done school flexibility proposal.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Paul Ryan 2013: Syrian strikes would look weak. Ryan 2017: Assad must be held accountable.Paul Ryan 2013: Syrian strikes would look weak. Ryan 2017: Assad must be held accountable.
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    Republican lawmakers are supporting Trump’s missile strike. They sure didn’t support them when Obama asked.

    By Tara Golshan

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