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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Girlfriend, you are so out: Marianne Williamson quits presidential raceGirlfriend, you are so out: Marianne Williamson quits presidential race
    Politics

    Marianne Williamson’s parting message: “A politics of conscience is still yet possible. And yes ... love will prevail.”

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The next Democratic debate is on a collision course with impeachmentThe next Democratic debate is on a collision course with impeachment
    Politics

    Everything you need to know about the next Democratic debate.

    By Emily Stewart
    Culture
    6 winners and 3 losers from The Bachelor’s truly bonkers season premiere6 winners and 3 losers from The Bachelor’s truly bonkers season premiere
    Culture

    The return of a familiar face brought drama and unpredictability to Peter Weber’s debut as the bachelor.

    By Li Zhou, Emily Stewart and 1 more
    Politics
    Julián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren for the White HouseJulián Castro endorses Elizabeth Warren for the White House
    Politics

    “There’s one candidate I see who’s unafraid to fight like hell to make sure America’s promise will be there for everyone,” Castro said of Warren in an endorsement video.

    By Emily Stewart
    Money
    What is private equity, and why is it destroying everything you love?What is private equity, and why is it destroying everything you love?
    Money

    Private equity led to the closing of Toys R Us and cost 30,000 workers their jobs — and it’s hardly the only example of a deal gone wrong.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Could a congressional amendment have stopped Trump from striking against Iran?Could a congressional amendment have stopped Trump from striking against Iran?
    Politics

    Progressives say an amendment they proposed last year would have tied Trump’s hands on Iran.

    By Emily Stewart and Li Zhou
    Democrats warn of the dangers of war while Republicans fall in line
    Politics

    A stick of dynamite into a tinderbox”: How US politicians are responding to the Iran strike.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    AT&T is cutting jobs, but Trump is focused on its management of CNN insteadAT&T is cutting jobs, but Trump is focused on its management of CNN instead
    Politics

    President Trump appears to be fine with AT&T slashing jobs.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Miss America or Democratic debate: Can you tell the difference?Miss America or Democratic debate: Can you tell the difference?
    Politics

    The Democratic debate and Miss America pageant were on the same night. And they weren’t as different as you’d think.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    How to watch the House’s historic impeachment voteHow to watch the House’s historic impeachment vote
    Politics

    Impeachment has arrived. Here’s where to find it, and when it’s happening.

    By Emily Stewart