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Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott

Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Dylan Scott

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    The 3 most interesting moments from Kamala Harris’s MSNBC town hallThe 3 most interesting moments from Kamala Harris’s MSNBC town hall
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    They were all a potent reminder that the Senate is a big problem for Democrats.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Congress wants to stop surprise medical bills. But they have one big problem left to solve.Congress wants to stop surprise medical bills. But they have one big problem left to solve.
    Politics

    The big obstacle standing in the way of legislation to stop surprise medical bills, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    What’s behind Elizabeth Warren’s comeback in the pollsWhat’s behind Elizabeth Warren’s comeback in the polls
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    Elizabeth Warren has seen a solid polling bump. Here’s why.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Trump’s trade war with China is an attack on BidenTrump’s trade war with China is an attack on Biden
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    The messy 2020 politics of President Trump’s trade war, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    America’s first-ever public option, explained by Gov. Jay InsleeAmerica’s first-ever public option, explained by Gov. Jay Inslee
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    A lot of 2020 candidates talk health care. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee just signed a public option into law.

    By Dylan Scott
    Games of Thrones season 8
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    Games of Thrones season 8

    Game of Thrones had great ideas for its ending. But it needed Martin’s touch.

    By Dylan Scott
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Bernie Sanders is rolling out an education plan that cracks down on charter schoolsBernie Sanders is rolling out an education plan that cracks down on charter schools
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    His plan to establish a ban on for-profit schools, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Why so many Democrats are running for presidentWhy so many Democrats are running for president
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    The epidemic of random white men running for president, explained.

    By Dylan Scott and Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Democrats will face “bathroom bill” sponsor in House special election called after ballot scandalDemocrats will face “bathroom bill” sponsor in House special election called after ballot scandal
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    The special election in a congressional district roiled by ballot tampering allegations, explained.

    By Dylan Scott
    Politics
    Exclusive: the new bipartisan House bill to stop surprise medical bills, explainedExclusive: the new bipartisan House bill to stop surprise medical bills, explained
    Politics

    The bipartisan push to end surprise medical bills is ramping up.

    By Dylan Scott