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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    Former Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe vs. President Trump, explainedFormer Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe vs. President Trump, explained
    Politics

    The 25th Amendment, “I believe Putin,” a leak investigation, and more.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The 25th Amendment, explained: how a president can be declared unfit to serveThe 25th Amendment, explained: how a president can be declared unfit to serve
    Politics

    If the vice president and the Cabinet conclude a president is unwell, they can legally do something about it.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Mueller recommends a very lengthy sentence for Paul ManafortMueller recommends a very lengthy sentence for Paul Manafort
    Politics

    The sentencing memo was harsh.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Why Mueller said Roger Stone’s case is “related” to his Russian hacker indictmentWhy Mueller said Roger Stone’s case is “related” to his Russian hacker indictment
    Explainers

    Stone is disputing this and asking for a different judge.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    Judge rules that Manafort deliberately lied to Mueller’s team during cooperationJudge rules that Manafort deliberately lied to Mueller’s team during cooperation
    Explainers

    The former Trump campaign chair may now get a tougher sentence.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Mueller’s team discusses pardons and the Trump administration in a new Manafort transcriptMueller’s team discusses pardons and the Trump administration in a new Manafort transcript
    Politics

    What the new document tells us about the Mueller investigation.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Trump demands in State of the Union that Democrats not investigate himTrump demands in State of the Union that Democrats not investigate him
    Politics

    “If there is going to be peace and legislation, there cannot be war and investigation,” the president said.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The investigation into Trump’s inauguration money looks quite seriousThe investigation into Trump’s inauguration money looks quite serious
    Politics

    The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York subpoenaed the inaugural committee on Monday.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Judge says she may impose gag order on Roger StoneJudge says she may impose gag order on Roger Stone
    Politics

    Judge Amy Berman Jackson said she was considering limiting Stone from speaking publicly about the case.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The news about Donald Trump Jr.’s mysterious calls before the Trump Tower meeting, explainedThe news about Donald Trump Jr.’s mysterious calls before the Trump Tower meeting, explained
    Explainers

    The president is claiming vindication after new reports, but Democrats still have questions.

    By Andrew Prokop