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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    Stephen Breyer’s retirement puts the spotlight on Joe Manchin — againStephen Breyer’s retirement puts the spotlight on Joe Manchin — again
    Politics

    The West Virginia senator has become even more important.

    By Andrew Prokop
    American democracy is under threat. But what is that threat, exactly?
    Explainers

    Is it election theft, minority rule, voter suppression, or all of the above?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Democrats’ voting rights debacleDemocrats’ voting rights debacle
    Politics

    Did the party waste a year on a doomed Senate push? Or was this their best chance?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    How to stop Trump from stealing the election next timeHow to stop Trump from stealing the election next time
    Politics

    There’s no foolproof solution, but there are a few things that could help.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Two ways to read Joe Manchin’s “no” on Build Back BetterTwo ways to read Joe Manchin’s “no” on Build Back Better
    Explainers

    The bill’s fate depends on whether he’s acting in good faith or bad faith.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Joe Manchin cancels Build Back Better’s Christmas partyJoe Manchin cancels Build Back Better’s Christmas party
    Explainers

    Biden wanted a transformative child tax credit expansion. Manchin wants to kill it.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The January 6 committee’s showdown with Mark Meadows, explainedThe January 6 committee’s showdown with Mark Meadows, explained
    Explainers

    The committee revealed more about its hoped-for endgame.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The state of the shrinking Build Back Better ActThe state of the shrinking Build Back Better Act
    Explainers

    It’s still quite large, but it’s been compromised down, and more changes lie ahead in the Senate.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Did Democrats blow it on Roe v. Wade?Did Democrats blow it on Roe v. Wade?
    Explainers

    The real reason conservative activists might be on the verge of a Supreme Court victory.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Democrats’ child care plan could help millions — or it could be a big messDemocrats’ child care plan could help millions — or it could be a big mess
    Explainers

    The ambitious proposal in the Build Back Better Act is a gamble.

    By Andrew Prokop