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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    The real Ginni Thomas revelationThe real Ginni Thomas revelation
    Politics

    Her texts prove some elite Republicans really do believe Trump’s lies.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The return of Hunter Biden’s laptopThe return of Hunter Biden’s laptop
    Explainers

    A recent New York Times story has made it the subject of discussion again.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What happened the last time high gas prices dominated US politicsWhat happened the last time high gas prices dominated US politics
    Politics

    High gas prices are perilous, but not necessarily fatal, for Biden and Democrats.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Calls for a new global unity and an old domestic agendaCalls for a new global unity and an old domestic agenda
    Politics

    What Vox reporters took away from Biden’s State of the Union address.

    By Andrew Prokop, Li Zhou and 4 more
    Politics
    Inflation could cost Democrats control of CongressInflation could cost Democrats control of Congress
    Politics

    One chart that shows how much trouble the party is in.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The presidential penaltyThe presidential penalty
    Explainers

    Why voters so often punish the president in midterm elections.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What the State of the Union can, and can’t, do for Biden’s political fortunesWhat the State of the Union can, and can’t, do for Biden’s political fortunes
    Politics

    He has a rhetorical opportunity, but it’s unrealistic to expect one speech to turn everything around.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    New York investigation into Trump’s business looks imperiled after prosecutors quitNew York investigation into Trump’s business looks imperiled after prosecutors quit
    Politics

    Two prosecutors had been investigating whether Trump’s real estate valuation practices were fraudulent. Now they’re out.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Sen. Luján’s stroke may limit Democrats’ options in the evenly divided SenateSen. Luján’s stroke may limit Democrats’ options in the evenly divided Senate
    Politics

    Their agenda will depend on Republican support while the New Mexico senator is absent.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The revealing Trump White House debate over whether to seize voting machinesThe revealing Trump White House debate over whether to seize voting machines
    Politics

    The major question — use the military or ask DHS? — shows how perilous things were for democracy.

    By Andrew Prokop