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Dylan Matthews

Dylan Matthews

Former Senior Correspondent and Lead Writer

    Latest articles by Dylan Matthews

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    Vox Sentences: James Comey has receiptsVox Sentences: James Comey has receipts
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    Trump shared Israeli intel with Russia, and that’s not even the worst misconduct of his to come to light today.

    By Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind
    Politics
    Law professor: “If the allegations are true, Trump has committed a serious federal crime”Law professor: “If the allegations are true, Trump has committed a serious federal crime”
    Politics
    The Comey scandal won’t end Trump’s presidency unless Republicans agree it shouldThe Comey scandal won’t end Trump’s presidency unless Republicans agree it should
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    Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell hold Trump’s fate in their hands.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Merrick Garland would have to be a fool to serve as Trump’s FBI directorMerrick Garland would have to be a fool to serve as Trump’s FBI director
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    It’s a trap. A very, very obvious trap.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: Remember when Trump made fun of Clinton for mishandling classified intelVox Sentences: Remember when Trump made fun of Clinton for mishandling classified intel
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    We don’t know what Trump told the Russians — because it’s too secret for public consumption. We do know that Syria has a secret crematorium to disappear Assad’s dead.

    By Dylan Matthews and Dara Lind
    Politics
    Trump leaking classified intel to Russia is outrageous. It’s not treason.Trump leaking classified intel to Russia is outrageous. It’s not treason.
    Politics
    John Oliver targets dialysis, a procedure that’s exhausting, deadly, and very profitableJohn Oliver targets dialysis, a procedure that’s exhausting, deadly, and very profitable
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    And you can help make it better.

    By Dylan Matthews
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    Vox Sentences: Taped, locked up, and held for ransomVox Sentences: Taped, locked up, and held for ransom
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    We know Watergate analogies are pretty played out, but, uh, there’s this rumored White House tape...

    By Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind and 1 more
    Politics
    I asked 7 experts if the Comey firing is a constitutional crisis. Here’s what they said.I asked 7 experts if the Comey firing is a constitutional crisis. Here’s what they said.
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    The situation is getting more dire.

    By Dylan Matthews
    Politics
    Richard Nixon also fired the person investigating his presidential campaignRichard Nixon also fired the person investigating his presidential campaign
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    The Saturday Night Massacre, explained.

    By Dylan Matthews

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