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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Politics
    Trump’s pick to run the VA was an outspoken supporter of Confederate memorialsTrump’s pick to run the VA was an outspoken supporter of Confederate memorials
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    Robert Wilkie says he’s reconsidered his beliefs.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Charles Krauthammer was the anti-Breitbart conservative writerCharles Krauthammer was the anti-Breitbart conservative writer
    Politics

    The conservative commentator has died at age 68.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Stephen Miller believes in controversy as political strategy, even if it means jailing childrenStephen Miller believes in controversy as political strategy, even if it means jailing children
    Politics

    But it’s starting to fail with conservatives.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Ted Cruz says he’s going to introduce “emergency” legislation to stop family separationTed Cruz says he’s going to introduce “emergency” legislation to stop family separation
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    Immigration lawyers aren’t so sure it’s the right solution.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Mitch McConnell is now the longest-serving Republican leader in history. His party hates him.Mitch McConnell is now the longest-serving Republican leader in history. His party hates him.
    Politics

    The Senate majority leader may not be popular, but he’s great at politics.

    By Jane Coaston
    Explainers
    George Soros is not a Nazi, explainedGeorge Soros is not a Nazi, explained
    Explainers

    Donald Trump Jr. suggested George Soros is a Nazi. That’s ridiculous.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    “He’s dying anyway”: the Trump right’s hate for John McCain, explained“He’s dying anyway”: the Trump right’s hate for John McCain, explained
    Politics

    Featuring memes, the Vietnam War, and the 2016 presidential election.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump tried to make the Philadelphia Eagles a culture war. Then Fox News fumbled it.Trump tried to make the Philadelphia Eagles a culture war. Then Fox News fumbled it.
    Politics

    Fox News tried to run with Trump’s lies about the Eagles. It ended up insulting Christians.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Giuliani: Trump “probably” can pardon himself. Trump: I “absolutely” can pardon myself.Giuliani: Trump “probably” can pardon himself. Trump: I “absolutely” can pardon myself.
    Politics

    Legal scholars are divided too.

    By Jane Coaston
    Culture
    Roseanne’s Twitter has been full of racism and conspiracy theories for a decadeRoseanne’s Twitter has been full of racism and conspiracy theories for a decade
    Culture

    ABC canceled Roseanne’s show over a racist tweet. Here’s what came before it.

    By Jane Coaston

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