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Andrew Prokop

Andrew Prokop

Senior Politics Correspondent

    Latest articles by Andrew Prokop

    Politics
    6 things we learned from Day 1 about how Trump will govern6 things we learned from Day 1 about how Trump will govern
    Politics

    Some of his policies were far more aggressive than expected. Others, not just yet.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Biden just announced there’s a new constitutional amendment. Huh?Biden just announced there’s a new constitutional amendment. Huh?
    Politics

    A victory for women’s rights — or an empty political stunt?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What Democrats must learn from Biden’s disastrous immigration recordWhat Democrats must learn from Biden’s disastrous immigration record
    Politics

    Biden knew the border situation meant political disaster. But he struggled for years to address it. Why?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    How much credit does Trump really deserve for the Gaza ceasefire?How much credit does Trump really deserve for the Gaza ceasefire?
    Politics

    Trump’s role in the Israel-Hamas negotiation, explained.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    The madman theory of Trump and tariffsThe madman theory of Trump and tariffs
    Politics

    Would Trump actually trigger an economic crisis to try and win a trade war?

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Elon Musk is on a collision course with Stephen MillerElon Musk is on a collision course with Stephen Miller
    Politics

    The Trumpworld feud over H-1B visas, explained.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    What the hell is going on in Congress, explainedWhat the hell is going on in Congress, explained
    Politics

    Trump stoked another congressional crisis. But there’s an intriguing twist to this one.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Politics
    Are progressive groups sinking Democrats’ electoral chances? Are progressive groups sinking Democrats’ electoral chances? 
    Politics

    The debate, explained.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Policy
    Biden screwed up on inflation — badlyBiden screwed up on inflation — badly
    Policy

    He didn’t just get unlucky. He botched the response.

    By Andrew Prokop
    Trump 2.0, explained
    Trump may start his second term with a stunning power grabTrump may start his second term with a stunning power grab
    Trump 2.0, explained

    Could Trump force the Senate into recess — and then appoint whoever he wanted to the government?

    By Andrew Prokop