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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Gun Violence
    Gamergate vs. TrumpGamergate vs. Trump
    Gun Violence

    Donald Trump is blaming video games for school shootings like Parkland.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump is stress-testing the Republican PartyTrump is stress-testing the Republican Party
    Politics

    Conservatives are stunned as Trump veers off the path on tariffs and guns in the past 36 hours.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Turns out everyone loves “identity politics” — especially RepublicansTurns out everyone loves “identity politics” — especially Republicans
    Politics

    A new paper digs into how Republicans identify with the GOP.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    “It needed to be said”: why a CPAC speaker called out Trump on sexual harassment“It needed to be said”: why a CPAC speaker called out Trump on sexual harassment
    Politics

    “I just wanted to tell the truth.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    After Parkland, gun control is on the table for some conservativesAfter Parkland, gun control is on the table for some conservatives
    Politics

    But will new laws follow?

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Donald Trump said an armed teacher “would have shot the hell outta” the Parkland shooterDonald Trump said an armed teacher “would have shot the hell outta” the Parkland shooter
    Politics

    He also proposed a concealed carry policy for military bases that’s been in place since 2016.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump’s new “blame Obama” approach to Russian election meddling, explainedTrump’s new “blame Obama” approach to Russian election meddling, explained
    Politics

    It’s more about a desperate attempt at self-preservation than fact-finding.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    President Trump just directed the Justice Department to ban bump stocksPresident Trump just directed the Justice Department to ban bump stocks
    Politics

    But it could be harder than he thinks.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    To protect the Second Amendment, conservatives are dumping on the Fourth and FifthTo protect the Second Amendment, conservatives are dumping on the Fourth and Fifth
    Politics

    Donald Trump’s confidant suggests flying armed drones over schools to stop school shootings.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The White House and the FBI knew more than enough about Rob PorterThe White House and the FBI knew more than enough about Rob Porter
    Politics

    And still did nothing.

    By Jane Coaston