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Benjamin Rosenberg

Benjamin Rosenberg

Politics and policy intern

Latest articles by Benjamin Rosenberg

The long list of contenders for Kamala Harris’s Senate seat, explained
Explainers

California Gov. Gavin Newsom must choose a candidate for Harris’s Senate seat from a crowded field.

By Li Zhou and Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
The FAA says Boeing can fly 737 Max jets againThe FAA says Boeing can fly 737 Max jets again
Politics

The jets had been grounded since March 2019 after two deadly crashes.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
The second White House coronavirus outbreak: Mark Meadows, the Secret Service, and moreThe second White House coronavirus outbreak: Mark Meadows, the Secret Service, and more
Politics

Mark Meadows and Ben Carson were among the infected, plus an outbreak among the Secret Service.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
Report: Election officials find no evidence of widespread voter fraudReport: Election officials find no evidence of widespread voter fraud
Politics

The New York Times contacted election officials in every state, and none reported major voting issues.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
50 million world Covid-19 cases: The biggest outbreaks, explained
Science

The actual toll is likely much higher. Here’s how some of the worst outbreaks spread.

By Christina Animashaun, Tim Ryan Williams and 1 more
Politics
Greg Gianforte flips Montana governorship to RepublicansGreg Gianforte flips Montana governorship to Republicans
Politics

Gianforte, currently Montana’s lone US House member, defeated Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
Ben Ray Luján’s win holds New Mexico’s open Senate seat for DemocratsBen Ray Luján’s win holds New Mexico’s open Senate seat for Democrats
Politics

Luján, currently the highest-ranking Latino in the House, will become the fifth Latino senator.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is reelected in North CarolinaDemocratic Gov. Roy Cooper is reelected in North Carolina
Politics

Gov. Roy Cooper has won reelection, fending off a challenge from his Republican lieutenant, Dan Forest.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
Politics
Here’s when the polls close in every stateHere’s when the polls close in every state
Politics

The first polls close in Indiana and Kentucky at 6 pm ET, with the last closing in Alaska and Hawaii.

By Benjamin Rosenberg
The 3 biggest governor races to watch in 2020
Politics

Eyes will be on Montana, Missouri, and North Carolina.

By Benjamin Rosenberg