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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    The first arrest made in connection to JCC bomb threats was about settling a personal scoreThe first arrest made in connection to JCC bomb threats was about settling a personal score
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    Juan Thompson’s arrest doesn’t get to the bottom of the spate of hate crimes.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Bush ethics lawyer: Trump’s Russia scandal so far is “much worse” than the early stages of WatergateBush ethics lawyer: Trump’s Russia scandal so far is “much worse” than the early stages of Watergate
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    The White House has brushed off reports of Jeff Sessions meeting with the Russian ambassador. Richard Painter says it’s a mistake.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    What the White House says will be in President Trump’s speech to CongressWhat the White House says will be in President Trump’s speech to Congress
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    From “American carnage” to laying out an “optimistic vision”: an outline of Trump’s speech to Congress.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump’s guests for his congressional address: Americans with family members killed by immigrantsTrump’s guests for his congressional address: Americans with family members killed by immigrants
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    Donald Trump doesn’t talk about everyday Americans often. But when he does, it’s about those hurt by immigration.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Most Republicans trust Donald Trump more than Paul Ryan. Young Republicans don’t.Most Republicans trust Donald Trump more than Paul Ryan. Young Republicans don’t.
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    “I really trust Paul Ryan because I know what his agenda is,” said 20-year-old Reagan McCarthy.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The White House just barred major media outlets from a press briefingThe White House just barred major media outlets from a press briefing
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    Trump’s war with the press just escalated.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Read President Trump’s full freewheeling, media-bashing CPAC speechRead President Trump’s full freewheeling, media-bashing CPAC speech
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    “I inherited a mess, believe me.”

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Republican lawmakers are getting an earful from their home districtsRepublican lawmakers are getting an earful from their home districts
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    “Shut your hole”: Angry crowds are showing up to demand that Republicans defend Obamacare and oppose Trump.

    By Tara Golshan
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    Muslims are fundraising for a vandalized Jewish cemeteryMuslims are fundraising for a vandalized Jewish cemetery
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    They’ve raised more than $64,000 to help the cemetery near St. Louis rebuild.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    549 key positions in the administration need Senate confirmation. So far, Trump has filled 14.549 key positions in the administration need Senate confirmation. So far, Trump has filled 14.
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    A conversation with Max Stier, the CEO of a group that helped prepare Trump for the transition.

    By Tara Golshan