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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Politics
    Michael Avenatti is indicted on 36 federal chargesMichael Avenatti is indicted on 36 federal charges
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    “Money generated from one set of crimes was used to further other crimes,” prosecutors say.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Read the Julian Assange indictmentRead the Julian Assange indictment
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    We finally know what the WikiLeaks founder has been charged with.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Treasury misses deadline to turn over Trump’s tax returns, setting stage for long legal battleTreasury misses deadline to turn over Trump’s tax returns, setting stage for long legal battle
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    Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said he has “serious issues” with Democrats’ request.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Secret Service director is the latest casualty in DHS shake-upSecret Service director is the latest casualty in DHS shake-up
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    Randolph Alles is out a day after Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen abruptly resigned.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Howard Schultz hasn’t gotten into policy specifics. Here are 4 ideas from women candidates who have.Howard Schultz hasn’t gotten into policy specifics. Here are 4 ideas from women candidates who have.
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    Harris, Klobuchar, Warren, and Gillibrand have ideas.

    By Emily Stewart
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    What’s going on with Mar-a-Lago and Chinese spies, explainedWhat’s going on with Mar-a-Lago and Chinese spies, explained
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    Federal authorities are reportedly probing potential Chinese spying efforts at Trump’s Palm Beach resort.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Preliminary report on Ethiopia crash finds pilots followed Boeing’s procedures properlyPreliminary report on Ethiopia crash finds pilots followed Boeing’s procedures properly
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    The international scandal is ongoing.

    By Emily Stewart
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    Tim Ryan is running for president. He wants to be the Democratic answer to Trump in the Midwest.Tim Ryan is running for president. He wants to be the Democratic answer to Trump in the Midwest.
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    The Ohio congressman says a GM plant closure in his district is a reason he’s running.

    By Emily Stewart and Ella Nilsen
    Politics
    The intriguing reason Democrats used to demand Trump’s tax returnsThe intriguing reason Democrats used to demand Trump’s tax returns
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    Trump keeps saying he’s under audit. That’s one of the things Democrats are trying to find out.

    By Emily Stewart
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy
    Elizabeth Warren wants CEOs to go to jail when their companies behave badlyElizabeth Warren wants CEOs to go to jail when their companies behave badly
    Vox’s guide to where 2020 Democrats stand on policy

    Warren introduced a new bills to hold executives more accountable for corporate misconduct.

    By Emily Stewart