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Ben Jacobs

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Ben Jacobs

    Politics
    Democrats’ plan to boot George Santos from Congress just failedDemocrats’ plan to boot George Santos from Congress just failed
    Politics

    Rep. George Santos was federally indicted — but he’s still likely staying in Congress.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Explainers
    The GOP knife fight in the race for Kentucky’s governorshipThe GOP knife fight in the race for Kentucky’s governorship
    Explainers

    The wild primary in the most important election of 2023 pits a future GOP star against a megadonor.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    The overlooked Republican faction that could decide debt ceiling negotiationsThe overlooked Republican faction that could decide debt ceiling negotiations
    Politics

    Of the “five families” of the House GOP, one group could determine if the US defaults on its debt.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    Did George Santos lie about everything?Did George Santos lie about everything?
    Politics

    The Republican representative who allegedly made up his life story, explained.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    What we know about the charges against George SantosWhat we know about the charges against George Santos
    Politics

    The Republican Congress member’s indictment could make things a lot tougher for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    The secret delegate battle that will decide the 2024 Republican nomineeThe secret delegate battle that will decide the 2024 Republican nominee
    Politics

    The battle for delegates is chaotic, expensive, and widely misunderstood — and can make or break a presidential candidate.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    The Democratic Party’s completely rewritten primary calendar, explainedThe Democratic Party’s completely rewritten primary calendar, explained
    Politics

    Say goodbye to early states like Iowa and New Hampshire. Say hello to potentially years of chaos.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    Republicans finally have a debt ceiling plan. Will Democrats blink?Republicans finally have a debt ceiling plan. Will Democrats blink?
    Politics

    The congressional game of chicken over defaulting on America’s debt begins now.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    George Santos is running for reelection because “good isn’t good enough”George Santos is running for reelection because “good isn’t good enough”
    Politics

    The embattled New York Republican is running again, and proposing a Covid vaccine bill.

    By Ben Jacobs
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s newest primary challenger is an anti-vaxxer Kennedy scionJoe Biden’s newest primary challenger is an anti-vaxxer Kennedy scion
    Politics

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaxxer and environmentalist, announced he’s challenging Joe Biden.

    By Ben Jacobs