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Jane Coaston

Jane Coaston

Former Senior Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Jane Coaston

    Politics
    The White House’s story on Rob Porter is falling apartThe White House’s story on Rob Porter is falling apart
    Politics

    Here’s what we know.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The White House had to protect Rob Porter to save Donald TrumpThe White House had to protect Rob Porter to save Donald Trump
    Politics

    Supporting an alleged domestic abuser is about supporting Trump.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump just praised the White House aide accused of domestic abuseTrump just praised the White House aide accused of domestic abuse
    Politics

    “He says he’s innocent.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Rob Porter isn’t the first reported abuser White House Chief of Staff John Kelly has defendedRob Porter isn’t the first reported abuser White House Chief of Staff John Kelly has defended
    Politics

    In 2016, Kelly defended a Marine convicted of sexual misconduct — who was arrested again in 2017 for “indecent liberties” with children.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The White House press office changed its story on Rob Porter 3 times in one dayThe White House press office changed its story on Rob Porter 3 times in one day
    Politics

    In one press conference, the White House raised dozens of new questions.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    This one photo explains job stability in TrumpworldThis one photo explains job stability in Trumpworld
    Politics

    Everyone in this photograph has left the Trump White House — or is on their way out.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    The RNC (still) isn’t giving back Steve Wynn’s donations. And their reasoning is baffling.The RNC (still) isn’t giving back Steve Wynn’s donations. And their reasoning is baffling.
    Politics

    The Republican National Committee is ignoring its own advice on alleged sexual harassers.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump built his own “deep state.” Now he needs the GOP to save him from it.Trump built his own “deep state.” Now he needs the GOP to save him from it.
    Politics

    Trump hired the people he now believes are out to get him.

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Trump asked the Pentagon to start planning a military paradeTrump asked the Pentagon to start planning a military parade
    Politics

    “The marching orders were: I want a parade like the one in France.”

    By Jane Coaston
    Politics
    Congress needs a reckoning. Will this bill do it?Congress needs a reckoning. Will this bill do it?
    Politics

    Lawmakers own up to the need for change in their complaint process.

    By Jane Coaston

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