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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

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    Three unlikely but not totally impossible paths toward restoring Roe’s protectionsThree unlikely but not totally impossible paths toward restoring Roe’s protections
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    The outlook is grim in the short term. But there are three possible paths over the longer term.

    By Andrew Prokop
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    The first spot in the Democrats’ presidential nominating calendar is up for grabsThe first spot in the Democrats’ presidential nominating calendar is up for grabs
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    Iowa is on the outs, and the DNC is allowing wannabe early states to apply in the coming weeks.

    By Andrew Prokop
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    How anti-abortion activists may have won the Supreme CourtHow anti-abortion activists may have won the Supreme Court
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    It involved setbacks, political power plays, and some pure luck.

    By Andrew Prokop
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    4 themes to watch in the Ohio and Indiana primaries4 themes to watch in the Ohio and Indiana primaries
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    There’s a big test of Trump’s influence, an intra-party Democratic fight, and more.

    By Andrew Prokop, Li Zhou and 2 more
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    Why Republicans are favored to win the Senate — and how Democrats could stop themWhy Republicans are favored to win the Senate — and how Democrats could stop them
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    The 2022 Senate battleground states, explained.

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    The debate dividing the January 6 committeeThe debate dividing the January 6 committee
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    Should they refer Trump to the DOJ for prosecution? Or could that somehow backfire?

    By Andrew Prokop
    How Democrats learned to stop worrying and love the gerrymander
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    Republicans tilted the House map. Democrats are clawing their way back.

    By Andrew Prokop
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    How much legal jeopardy is Hunter Biden in?How much legal jeopardy is Hunter Biden in?
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    Several recent reports claim the investigation into President Biden’s son is intensifying.

    By Andrew Prokop
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    The January 6 committee is seemingly moving toward recommending charges for TrumpThe January 6 committee is seemingly moving toward recommending charges for Trump
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    A federal judge agreed Trump likely committed crimes. Will Merrick Garland?

    By Andrew Prokop
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    The controversy around Biden’s off-script Putin comments, explainedThe controversy around Biden’s off-script Putin comments, explained
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    Biden said Putin “cannot remain in power.” Now he’s walking it back.

    By Andrew Prokop