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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

    A Trump second term
    What would Trump actually want to do on health care in a second term?What would Trump actually want to do on health care in a second term?
    A Trump second term

    Everything from a huge fight on health care reform to modest bipartisan bills is on the table.

    By Dylan Scott
    The night the NBA suddenly stopped — and why it matters
    Explainers

    NBA players held an unprecedented protest over racial injustice.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    How Obamacare helped millions who lost their jobs during Covid-19, in 3 chartsHow Obamacare helped millions who lost their jobs during Covid-19, in 3 charts
    Politics

    The Affordable Care Act faced its first big test as a safety net during Covid-19. New research finds it’s working well.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    The contradictory Republican case to Black voters — and why it mattersThe contradictory Republican case to Black voters — and why it matters
    Politics

    The RNC is trying to make inroads with Black voters. But that’s going to be tough for the party of Trump.

    By Dylan Scott
    5 winners and 2 losers from the RNC’s first night
    2020 Presidential Election

    Winners: Nikki Haley and Tim Scott. Loser: Optimism.

    By Zack Beauchamp, Jane Coaston and 3 more
    Politics
    Biden’s 2020 message rests on Trump’s fundamental Covid-19 failureBiden’s 2020 message rests on Trump’s fundamental Covid-19 failure
    Politics

    “Our current president has failed in his most basic duty to the nation.”

    By Dylan Scott
    5 winners and 4 losers from the last night of the Democratic convention
    2020 Presidential Election

    Joe Biden delivered an acceptance speech laser-focused on Covid-19 and the economic recovery.

    By Ian Millhiser, Li Zhou and 7 more
    Joe Biden has a chance to finish the work of Obamacare
    A Biden presidency

    The 2010 law gave health coverage to millions but left millions of others uninsured. Biden could finish the job.

    By Dylan Scott
    5 winners and 2 losers from night 2 of the Democratic convention
    2020 Presidential Conventions

    Jill Biden stepped out, the roll call stood out, and the conventional format went out the window.

    By Dylan Scott, Anna North and 3 more
    5 winners and 2 losers from the first night of the Democratic National Convention
    Politics

    Winner: Real people. Loser: Lecterns.

    By Dylan Scott, Emily Stewart and 3 more