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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

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    I’ve spent months covering Republican tax policy. This bill is way worse than I expected.I’ve spent months covering Republican tax policy. This bill is way worse than I expected.
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    The party had some legitimately good ideas. They’re not in this bill.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    The state and local tax deduction, explainedThe state and local tax deduction, explained
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    It’s the biggest tax loophole that the GOP is trying to close.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Paul Manafort is charged with violating a law enacted to fight Nazi propagandaPaul Manafort is charged with violating a law enacted to fight Nazi propaganda
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    The Foreign Agent Registration Act, the obscure statute used to charge Paul Manafort, explained.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Read the unsealed indictment against Trump campaign chair Paul ManafortRead the unsealed indictment against Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort
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    Manafort and his aide Rick Gates stand accused of money laundering and “conspiracy against the United States.”

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Trump can absolutely pardon Paul ManafortTrump can absolutely pardon Paul Manafort
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    The president’s power to pardon federal crimes is basically unlimited.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Senate Democrats have a plan that would cut child poverty nearly in halfSenate Democrats have a plan that would cut child poverty nearly in half
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    Congress quietly passed a budget outline with $1.8 trillion in health care cutsCongress quietly passed a budget outline with $1.8 trillion in health care cuts
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    Will the cuts become law? Unlikely. Does the budget vision matter? Definitely.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Gold Star widow: Trump couldn’t remember my husband’s name. Trump: she’s a liar.Gold Star widow: Trump couldn’t remember my husband’s name. Trump: she’s a liar.
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    Trump’s handling of Sgt. La David Johnson’s death has become the focus of huge controversy in the past week.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    3 years ago, Stockton, California, was bankrupt. Now it’s trying out a basic income.3 years ago, Stockton, California, was bankrupt. Now it’s trying out a basic income.
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    A city on the outskirts of Silicon Valley is using Facebook money to fund a basic income trial.

    By Dylan Matthews