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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    What it would really take to save the economyWhat it would really take to save the economy
    Politics

    Fixing the economy for all Americans would cost trillions of dollars more than what Congress is offering.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Joe Biden announces Janet Yellen as treasury secretary pickJoe Biden announces Janet Yellen as treasury secretary pick
    Politics

    Yellen will become the first woman to serve as treasury secretary in the US if confirmed.

    By Emily Stewart
    Money
    It’s easy to assume pawnshops are doing great in the pandemic. It’s also wrong.It’s easy to assume pawnshops are doing great in the pandemic. It’s also wrong.
    Money

    It’s not just about the guns and gold: Loans are at the core of the pawn business.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Congress should cancel its Thanksgiving recess and pass another stimulus billCongress should cancel its Thanksgiving recess and pass another stimulus bill
    Politics

    12 million Americans are about to lose unemployment insurance. Congress is on recess.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Why Trump and McConnell are trying — and failing — to push through Fed pick Judy SheltonWhy Trump and McConnell are trying — and failing — to push through Fed pick Judy Shelton
    Politics

    Fed nominee Judy Shelton was blocked by the Senate — but she might be back.

    By Emily Stewart
    Trump spent years worrying about the stock market only to discover Wall Street doesn’t care if he loses
    2020 Presidential Election

    Wall Street was fine with a Donald Trump presidency. Turns out it’s good with a Joe Biden presidency, too.

    By Emily Stewart
    Vox live results: Joe Biden wins the presidency
    Politics

    Follow live results for the race between Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

    By Ella Nilsen and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The lesson Democrats should take from Florida’s $15 minimum wage voteThe lesson Democrats should take from Florida’s $15 minimum wage vote
    Politics

    Florida voted for Trump. It also voted for a $15 minimum wage.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Michigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters staves off a strong challenger to keep his Senate seatMichigan Democratic Sen. Gary Peters staves off a strong challenger to keep his Senate seat
    Politics

    Peters’s seat was considered a must-keep for Democrats.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    How one little Electoral College vote in Nebraska could be pivotal for Joe BidenHow one little Electoral College vote in Nebraska could be pivotal for Joe Biden
    Politics

    In a tight race, everything matters — including a single electoral vote from Nebraska.

    By Emily Stewart