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Jacob Gardenswartz

Jacob Gardenswartz

Former Policy and Politics Intern

    Latest articles by Jacob Gardenswartz

    Politics
    Kellyanne Conway on wiretapping claims: “I’m not in the job of having evidence”Kellyanne Conway on wiretapping claims: “I’m not in the job of having evidence”
    Politics

    “I don’t believe people are using the microwave to spy on the Trump campaign. However...”

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Climate
    Elon Musk says he can fix Australia in 100 days. He might be telling the truth.Elon Musk says he can fix Australia in 100 days. He might be telling the truth.
    Climate

    “That serious enough for you?”

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    The White House defended Kellyanne Conway by saying its employees don’t have to follow ethics rulesThe White House defended Kellyanne Conway by saying its employees don’t have to follow ethics rules
    Politics

    That argument did not go over well.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    A new poll finds Americans don’t believe Jeff Sessions on RussiaA new poll finds Americans don’t believe Jeff Sessions on Russia
    Politics

    And a slight majority want him to resign.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    The White House praised Exxon with a paragraph copied from an Exxon press releaseThe White House praised Exxon with a paragraph copied from an Exxon press release
    Politics

    Trump’s secretary of state used to be Exxon’s CEO.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    Read the full text of President Trump’s latest “travel ban” executive orderRead the full text of President Trump’s latest “travel ban” executive order
    Politics
    From “Corrupt Clinton?” to “Nothing to See Here”: a tale of two Fox News email chyronsFrom “Corrupt Clinton?” to “Nothing to See Here”: a tale of two Fox News email chyrons
    Politics

    Yes, Fox News seriously says there’s “Nothing To See Here” about Mike Pence’s emails.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    The Weeds
    The Weeds: Trump’s speech to Congress suggests a game of “talking points telephone”The Weeds: Trump’s speech to Congress suggests a game of “talking points telephone”
    Podcast
    The Weeds

    Vox’s Ezra Klein, Matt Yglesias, and Sarah Kliff try to talk policy details from Trump’s address.

    By Jacob Gardenswartz
    Politics
    A visual guide to standing ovations in Trump’s address to CongressA visual guide to standing ovations in Trump’s address to Congress
    Politics
    How to watch President Trump’s CPAC speechHow to watch President Trump’s CPAC speech
    Politics
    By Jacob Gardenswartz

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