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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    Paul Manafort was just sentenced to almost 4 years in prisonPaul Manafort was just sentenced to almost 4 years in prison
    Politics

    The sentence was far lighter than expected — but Manafort has another sentencing next week.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The new drama over whether Roger Stone violated his gag order, explainedThe new drama over whether Roger Stone violated his gag order, explained
    Politics

    Stone’s re-released book and a recent Instagram Story have raised questions.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    House Democrats launch massive obstruction of justice and corruption probe aimed at TrumpHouse Democrats launch massive obstruction of justice and corruption probe aimed at Trump
    Politics

    They’ve requested documents from 81 people or entities. Here’s who they are.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Trump reportedly ordered Jared Kushner get a security clearance over multiple objectionsTrump reportedly ordered Jared Kushner get a security clearance over multiple objections
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    The New York Times reports that John Kelly and Don McGahn both documented their concerns in memos.

    By Andrew Prokop
    The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation
    What Michael Cohen’s testimony means for the Russia investigationWhat Michael Cohen’s testimony means for the Russia investigation
    The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

    Cohen offered intriguing new information — but he clearly hasn’t made Mueller’s case.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Michael Cohen’s opening statement makes explosive claims about Trump, WikiLeaks, and moreMichael Cohen’s opening statement makes explosive claims about Trump, WikiLeaks, and more
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    Cohen claims he heard Stone tell Trump, on speakerphone, about Julian Assange’s plans.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Mueller issues new sentencing memo for Paul ManafortMueller issues new sentencing memo for Paul Manafort
    Politics

    The special counsel issued a scathing memo.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Judge issues gag order in Roger Stone case after Instagram post controversyJudge issues gag order in Roger Stone case after Instagram post controversy
    Politics

    He will no longer be permitted to speak publicly about his case.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Robert Mueller’s “collusion” case so far, explained
    The Vox guide to Robert Mueller’s Trump-Russia investigation

    Court filings about Cohen, Manafort, and Stone have alleged scandalous activities during the 2016 campaign.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Reports say Robert Mueller could conclude his Trump-Russia investigation next weekReports say Robert Mueller could conclude his Trump-Russia investigation next week
    Politics

    Both NBC News and CNN are reporting this.

    By Andrew Prokop