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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    The fight over the release of Kavanaugh documents as hearing gets underway, explainedThe fight over the release of Kavanaugh documents as hearing gets underway, explained
    Politics

    It’s been simmering since his nomination.

    By Andrew Prokop, Li Zhou and 1 more
    The next decade is on the ballot in 2018
    Explainers

    To reverse Republican gerrymandering, Democrats must win key races this fall.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Meghan McCain’s eulogy: “The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again”Meghan McCain’s eulogy: “The America of John McCain has no need to be made great again”
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    Politics

    She alluded to President Trump in an emotional speech remembering her father.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Robert Mueller got another cooperatorRobert Mueller got another cooperator
    Politics

    Sam Patten, an associate of Paul Manafort and Cambridge Analytica, struck a plea deal.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The tensions around Don McGahn’s exit and the Mueller investigation, explainedThe tensions around Don McGahn’s exit and the Mueller investigation, explained
    Explainers

    What did the White House counsel tell the special counsel?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Explainers
    The Michael Cohen, CNN, and Trump-Russia controversy, explainedThe Michael Cohen, CNN, and Trump-Russia controversy, explained
    Explainers

    There’s Lanny Davis, and a CNN story that’s come under fire. What’s really going on, and does Robert Mueller care?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Roger Stone’s public antics about the Mueller investigation continueRoger Stone’s public antics about the Mueller investigation continue
    Politics

    Stone says he didn’t tip off Trump about WikiLeaks’ plans, despite what Ronan Farrow may have heard.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What Manafort’s reported plea deal talks with Mueller might meanWhat Manafort’s reported plea deal talks with Mueller might mean
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    It’s not clear whether Manafort offered to “flip” in recent talks.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Paul Manafort’s tangle with the justice system is far from overPaul Manafort’s tangle with the justice system is far from over
    Politics

    Here’s what’s next for Trump’s former campaign manager.

    By Andrew Prokop and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    What’s next for Mueller’s investigation after Manafort’s conviction?What’s next for Mueller’s investigation after Manafort’s conviction?
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    Mueller has been conducting a broad investigation into Trump and his associates’ Russia ties going far beyond Manafort.

    By Andrew Prokop