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Caroline Houck

Caroline Houck

Former Senior Editor of News

    Latest articles by Caroline Houck

    Explainers
    Virginia Republicans’ messy, Trumpy race to pick a nominee for governorVirginia Republicans’ messy, Trumpy race to pick a nominee for governor
    Explainers

    The Republicans running for governor in Virginia signal a lot about the future of the GOP.

    By Caroline Houck
    Politics
    Ginsburg’s SCOTUS colleagues honor her legacy as a “hero” for justiceGinsburg’s SCOTUS colleagues honor her legacy as a “hero” for justice
    Politics

    The “tireless” jurist was full of warmth and “spent her life fighting for the equality of all people,” Ginsburg’s fellow justices said.

    By Caroline Houck
    Politics
    Live results for the New Hampshire and Rhode Island primariesLive results for the New Hampshire and Rhode Island primaries
    Politics

    Several races are uncontested, but there are a few key ones to watch.

    By Caroline Houck
    Politics
    Live results for the June 30 primariesLive results for the June 30 primaries
    Politics

    Voters in Colorado, Utah, and Oklahoma are casting their ballots.

    By Cameron Peters, Ella Nilsen and 1 more
    Politics
    Who is winning the March 10 delegate count so farWho is winning the March 10 delegate count so far
    Politics

    Biden has the lead, but Washington still hasn’t been called.

    By Caroline Houck
    World Politics
    Burnt radio stations and 18-month newsprint blockades: Inside the slow culling of Nicaragua’s free pressBurnt radio stations and 18-month newsprint blockades: Inside the slow culling of Nicaragua’s free press
    World Politics

    Why President Ortega’s latest move to open up society doesn’t mean the country’s press is free.

    By Caroline Houck and CD Goette-Luciak
    Politics
    A second airstrike against Iranian targets in Iraq: what we knowA second airstrike against Iranian targets in Iraq: what we know
    Politics

    The attack comes one day after a major escalation in US-Iranian tensions.

    By Caroline Houck
    World Politics
    US airstrike kills Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani: what we knowUS airstrike kills Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani: what we know
    World Politics

    A major escalation in tensions between the US and Iran.

    By Libby Nelson and Caroline Houck
    Politics
    Mark Esper, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, explainedMark Esper, President Trump’s pick for defense secretary, explained
    Politics

    Nearly seven months after James Mattis resigned, a former top lobbyist from Raytheon might take his place.

    By Caroline Houck
    Politics
    Andrew Gillum concedes Florida gubernatorial raceAndrew Gillum concedes Florida gubernatorial race
    Politics

    It’s for good this time.

    By Caroline Houck and Dylan Scott