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More from Storm Watch: the latest developments in the Stormy Daniels-Donald Trump saga

Technology
Why Fox News limited coverage of the raid of Trump’s lawyer’s officeWhy Fox News limited coverage of the raid of Trump’s lawyer’s office
Technology

It shows the network really doesn’t want to cover anything that has to do with Stormy Daniels.

By Alvin Chang
Politics
The Michael Cohen raid is a reminder: the Stormy Daniels story mattersThe Michael Cohen raid is a reminder: the Stormy Daniels story matters
Politics

It’s not just a sex scandal.

By Anna North
Explainers
The definitive guide to the Stormy Daniels scandalThe definitive guide to the Stormy Daniels scandal
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Explainers

From their alleged tryst at Lake Tahoe to the lawsuit today.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Trump: I don’t know anything about the $130,000 my lawyer paid Stormy DanielsTrump: I don’t know anything about the $130,000 my lawyer paid Stormy Daniels
Politics

It’s his first public statement about the “hush money” his personal lawyer paid to a porn actress.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
A 3rd woman tied to Trump wants to break her silence, this time about campaign workA 3rd woman tied to Trump wants to break her silence, this time about campaign work
Politics

A workplace discrimination case reveals Trump’s continued reliance on nondisclosure agreements.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
The “biblical” defense of Trump’s affair with Stormy DanielsThe “biblical” defense of Trump’s affair with Stormy Daniels
Politics

King David, President Trump, and using Scripture for political purposes.

By Jane Coaston
Politics
Stormy Daniels still won’t say if she’s got photos of TrumpStormy Daniels still won’t say if she’s got photos of Trump
Politics

Anderson Cooper couldn’t get Daniels to say whether she has images to back up her claims of an affair.

By Anna North
Politics
Stormy Daniels’s story of intimidation from a Trump associate fits a 20-year patternStormy Daniels’s story of intimidation from a Trump associate fits a 20-year pattern
Politics

“We know where you live and we’re going to your house for your wife and kids.”

By Dara Lind
Politics
Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen demands apology from Stormy Daniels in cease-and-desist letterTrump’s lawyer Michael Cohen demands apology from Stormy Daniels in cease-and-desist letter
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After her 60 Minutes interview.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Stormy Daniels makes Donald Trump sound a lot like Harvey WeinsteinStormy Daniels makes Donald Trump sound a lot like Harvey Weinstein
Politics

She says he used a job prospect to keep her interested, and threats and intimidation to keep her quiet.

By Anna North
Politics
It sure seems like Trump just subtweeted Stormy DanielsIt sure seems like Trump just subtweeted Stormy Daniels
Politics

The “Fake News” has “never been more voluminous or more inaccurate.”

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Stormy Daniels’s 60 Minutes interview raises 2 critical questions she can’t answerStormy Daniels’s 60 Minutes interview raises 2 critical questions she can’t answer
Politics

Are there other women? And who else knows about them?

By Matthew Yglesias
Politics
Why the Stormy Daniels story matters, in one paragraphWhy the Stormy Daniels story matters, in one paragraph
Politics

Her 60 Minutes interview shows it’s not about sex. It’s about the abuse of power.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
How to watch the 60 Minutes interview with Stormy DanielsHow to watch the 60 Minutes interview with Stormy Daniels
Politics

This is the first time Daniels will appear on national television since the story broke.

By Rachel Wolfe
Media
Fox News really doesn’t want to say “Trump” and “porn star” on airFox News really doesn’t want to say “Trump” and “porn star” on air
Media

Fox News is censoring a Trump sex scandal again.

By Alvin Chang
Today, Explained podcast
Lady and the TrumpLady and the Trump
Podcast
Today, Explained podcast

The Stormy Daniels saga, explained in a podcast.

By Julie Bogen
Politics
It was a bad day in court for Donald Trump’s efforts to silence womenIt was a bad day in court for Donald Trump’s efforts to silence women
Politics

A former Playboy model, a sexual assault allegation, and a crumbling strategy of secrecy.

By Anna North
Politics
Trump’s lawyers say Stormy Daniels owes him $20 millionTrump’s lawyers say Stormy Daniels owes him $20 million
Politics

President Donald Trump is finally getting involved in the Stormy Daniels saga — to the tune of $20 million.

By Emily Stewart
Politics
Storm Watch: the latest developments in the Stormy Daniels caseStorm Watch: the latest developments in the Stormy Daniels case
Politics

Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen has filed papers in federal court for $20 million in damages against the porn actress.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
It’s time to start taking the Stormy Daniels scandal seriouslyIt’s time to start taking the Stormy Daniels scandal seriously
Politics

It’s tawdry. It’s funny. But it’s also about corruption and national security.

By Matthew Yglesias