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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    New shenanigans are afoot in Michigan as Trump tries to block certification of Biden’s winNew shenanigans are afoot in Michigan as Trump tries to block certification of Biden’s win
    Politics

    A new report says the president reached out to Republican officials involved in certifying election results.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The disturbing GOP attempt to block certification of Biden’s Michigan win, explainedThe disturbing GOP attempt to block certification of Biden’s Michigan win, explained
    Politics

    Republicans in Wayne County initially prevented vote totals from being certified — but then backed down.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Lindsey Graham’s controversial call with Georgia’s secretary of state, explainedLindsey Graham’s controversial call with Georgia’s secretary of state, explained
    Explainers

    Amid Trump’s effort to challenge the election, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger went public about a call from Graham.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    How long can Trump keep disputing the election results?How long can Trump keep disputing the election results?
    Explainers

    Actual deadlines are fast approaching.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The many obstacles to the “GOP state legislatures steal the election for Trump” scenarioThe many obstacles to the “GOP state legislatures steal the election for Trump” scenario
    Explainers

    It’s easier said than done.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Leaks suggest Trump knows his effort to stay in office is probably doomedLeaks suggest Trump knows his effort to stay in office is probably doomed
    Politics

    Trump isn’t yet conceding. But sources close to the president are telling reporters he knows he can’t win.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Trump’s attempt to overturn the election result is ramping up. Here’s what comes next.Trump’s attempt to overturn the election result is ramping up. Here’s what comes next.
    Explainers

    Watch the state certifications, the state legislatures, and the courts.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    What Bill Barr’s memo and Mitch McConnell’s speech mean for the electionWhat Bill Barr’s memo and Mitch McConnell’s speech mean for the election
    Explainers

    Top Republicans are starting to sound somewhat sympathetic to Trump’s unsubstantiated claims of fraud. But how far will it go?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, who left the Democratic Party to back Trump, wins reelectionRep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey, who left the Democratic Party to back Trump, wins reelection
    Politics

    The now-Republican Congress member won a second term.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Why networks haven’t yet called Pennsylvania for BidenWhy networks haven’t yet called Pennsylvania for Biden
    Politics

    Biden’s lead has been expanding. But only one election analyst group has called the race.

    By Andrew Prokop