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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    Curtis Yarvin wants American democracy toppled. He has some prominent Republican fans.Curtis Yarvin wants American democracy toppled. He has some prominent Republican fans.
    Politics

    The New Right blogger has been cited by Blake Masters and J.D. Vance. What exactly is he advocating?

    By Andrew Prokop
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained
    Democratic optimism about the midterms is fadingDemocratic optimism about the midterms is fading
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    The polls have shifted a bit toward the GOP — but the vibes have shifted a lot.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The January 6 committee’s Trump subpoena might not succeed — but here’s what mightThe January 6 committee’s Trump subpoena might not succeed — but here’s what might
    Politics

    Proving Trump’s intent, as the committee tried to do at Thursday’s hearing, will be critical to any criminal case against him.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Why Hunter Biden’s legal troubles are back in the newsWhy Hunter Biden’s legal troubles are back in the news
    Politics

    Sources want you to know that FBI agents on the case think he should be charged.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Are the walls really closing in on Trump this time?Are the walls really closing in on Trump this time?
    Politics

    His legal problems are worsening. But they might not take him down.

    By Andrew Prokop
    How the polls might be wrong (again) this year
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Polling has looked surprisingly good for Democrats. Are they being set up for disappointment again?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    New York attorney general sues Trump, accuses him of “astounding” fraud and deceptionNew York attorney general sues Trump, accuses him of “astounding” fraud and deception
    Politics

    The suit accuses Trump of fraudulently inflating his wealth to obtain beneficial terms from lenders. Read it here.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The case for Democratic optimism — and pessimism — in the midterms
    The 2022 midterm elections, explained

    Did the Dobbs decision change everything? Or are polls still way off?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    A new book claims Trump’s efforts to politicize the Justice Department were worse than we knewA new book claims Trump’s efforts to politicize the Justice Department were worse than we knew
    Politics

    Fired US Attorney Geoffrey Berman has some stories to tell.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Biden’s American Rescue Plan worsened inflation. The question is how much.Biden’s American Rescue Plan worsened inflation. The question is how much.
    Explainers

    Was it a minor contributor or a major factor in the US’s inflation woes?

    By Andrew Prokop