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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

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    The Comey prosecution is revealing Trump’s weaknessThe Comey prosecution is revealing Trump’s weakness
    Politics

    Is the Comey case getting tossed?

    By Dylan Scott and Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Why does Bari Weiss keep winning?Why does Bari Weiss keep winning?
    Politics

    The “anti-woke” commentator quit the New York Times in protest 5 years ago. Now she’ll be CBS News’s top editor. How?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Democrats are on the verge of a dangerous mistakeDemocrats are on the verge of a dangerous mistake
    Politics

    There’s one big guardrail left on Trump’s ambitions. Democrats are gearing up for a showdown that could destroy it.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Trump’s DC police takeover has unsettling implications for 2028Trump’s DC police takeover has unsettling implications for 2028
    Politics

    Trump officials might be experimenting with creating something like a national, MAGA-loyal police force. That would be dangerous.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The obscure Trump official behind Lisa Cook’s firingThe obscure Trump official behind Lisa Cook’s firing
    Politics

    If Trump doesn’t like you, Bill Pulte may be looking into your mortgage soon.

    By Andrew Prokop
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    Trump’s DOJ is going after his enemiesTrump’s DOJ is going after his enemies
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    The early morning FBI search of John Bolton’s house shows the retribution agenda is moving forward.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Want your company’s merger approved? Pay a MAGA influencer.Want your company’s merger approved? Pay a MAGA influencer.
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    A former Trump appointee alleges the DOJ is letting firms buy exemptions from anti-monopoly laws.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The serious trend behind MSNBC’s silly new nameThe serious trend behind MSNBC’s silly new name
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    There are legitimate business rationales. But could corporate fear of Trump retaliation also play a role?

    By Andrew Prokop
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    Why crime is still Trump’s best issueWhy crime is still Trump’s best issue
    Politics

    Trump’s DC police takeover doesn’t poll well. But the public continues to distrust Democrats on crime.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Trump actually has a tariff strategy this time. It could still go terribly wrong.Trump actually has a tariff strategy this time. It could still go terribly wrong.
    Politics

    There’s a method to his trade war madness. But major economic and legal risks remain.

    By Andrew Prokop