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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    Where the polls stand 2 days before Georgia’s special electionWhere the polls stand 2 days before Georgia’s special election
    Politics

    The most expensive House race in American history is hurtling to a close.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Mitch McConnell is crippling The Resistance with his secret health care billMitch McConnell is crippling The Resistance with his secret health care bill
    Politics

    Trying to mobilize against a secret health bill is “like trying to tackle a football player made of air,” one activist says.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    We asked 8 Senate Republicans to explain what their health bill is trying to doWe asked 8 Senate Republicans to explain what their health bill is trying to do
    Politics
    By Dylan Scott, Jeff Stein and 1 more
    Politics
    Trump wanted to reset relations with Russia. Congress is standing in his way.Trump wanted to reset relations with Russia. Congress is standing in his way.
    Politics

    The Senate approved sanctions against Russia on Thursday by a 98-2 margin.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Democratic senator: whenever I’m asked about Russia, I’ll talk about health care firstDemocratic senator: whenever I’m asked about Russia, I’ll talk about health care first
    Politics

    The left is furious that the media is ignoring Obamacare repeal, and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) has a response.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Trump is mad online about being investigated for obstructing justiceTrump is mad online about being investigated for obstructing justice
    Politics

    His latest furious early morning tweet is directed at the media. Or the special counsel. It’s really not clear.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The Senate just approved a slew of sanctions against Russia by a huge marginThe Senate just approved a slew of sanctions against Russia by a huge margin
    Politics

    Trump hasn’t shown interest in punishing Russia over election interference. Congress is.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Alexandria shooting: on the ground when James T. Hodgkinson allegedly wounded Rep. ScaliseAlexandria shooting: on the ground when James T. Hodgkinson allegedly wounded Rep. Scalise
    Politics

    Witnesses describe a terrifying shootout

    By Jim Tankersley and Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The big lesson from Virginia’s election: we’re still underestimating TrumpismThe big lesson from Virginia’s election: we’re still underestimating Trumpism
    Politics

    An anti-immigrant Republican who called his opponent a “cuckservative” almost won.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “This is red alert”: inside the left’s game plan for beating the GOP health bill“This is red alert”: inside the left’s game plan for beating the GOP health bill
    Politics

    “We want [them] to feel as if they’re under siege from the rest of America, from a country that hates this bill.”

    By Jeff Stein