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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Explainers
    Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, explainedJeffrey Epstein’s connections to Donald Trump and Bill Clinton, explained
    Explainers

    Here’s what we know.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Tom Steyer’s presidential campaign, explainedTom Steyer’s presidential campaign, explained
    Politics

    The billionaire jumped in the race late. Here’s his background and platform.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Andrew McCabe and Peter Strzok are both suing the Justice DepartmentAndrew McCabe and Peter Strzok are both suing the Justice Department
    Politics

    The two former FBI officials filed separate lawsuits this week, alleging improper political retaliation.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The polls are in, and here’s who won the second Democratic debateThe polls are in, and here’s who won the second Democratic debate
    Politics

    And who lost.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Democrats’ confusing debate over an “impeachment inquiry,” explainedDemocrats’ confusing debate over an “impeachment inquiry,” explained
    Explainers

    Are they pressing forward on impeachment — or trying to muddy the waters?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    From condemning “white terrorism” to condemning video games: Republican responses to El Paso shootingFrom condemning “white terrorism” to condemning video games: Republican responses to El Paso shooting
    Politics

    The responses from leading GOP political figures have varied.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What Biden meant to say in his bungled debate closing statementWhat Biden meant to say in his bungled debate closing statement
    Politics

    He said to “go to Joe 30330,” and warned of “eight more years” of Trump.

    By Andrew Prokop
    4 winners and 3 losers from the second night of the July Democratic debates
    Politics

    One big loser: the DNC.

    By Andrew Prokop, Zack Beauchamp and 2 more
    Politics
    What to expect at night two of CNN’s Democratic debateWhat to expect at night two of CNN’s Democratic debate
    Politics

    Kamala Harris and Joe Biden square off again.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The Democratic debate’s incoherent discussion about who could best beat Trump
    Politics

    When you ask a politician who’s most electable, the answer will always be “me.”

    By Andrew Prokop