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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    6 questions Senate Democrats plan to ask James Comey6 questions Senate Democrats plan to ask James Comey
    Politics

    Interviews with multiple senators and staffers on the committee hint at what may come up during Thursday’s hearing.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Key senators learned about Trump’s FBI pick on TwitterKey senators learned about Trump’s FBI pick on Twitter
    Politics

    Another window into the chaos in the president’s White House.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders releases a blistering report on Donald Trump’s infrastructure packageBernie Sanders releases a blistering report on Donald Trump’s infrastructure package
    Politics

    “A huge giveaway to Wall Street that fails to create the millions of jobs we need.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Georgia Republican candidate: “I do not support a livable wage”Georgia Republican candidate: “I do not support a livable wage”
    Politics

    Karen Handel’s big gaffe is a reminder that conservative economics are Republicans’s real weakness.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    A former Goldman executive just won New Jersey’s Democratic primary for governorA former Goldman executive just won New Jersey’s Democratic primary for governor
    Politics

    Given Gov. Chris Christie’s unpopularity, the race is likely to determine the state’s next governor.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Tired of losing the Rust Belt, new Democratic group has strategy to un-Pelosi the partyTired of losing the Rust Belt, new Democratic group has strategy to un-Pelosi the party
    Politics

    “It will allow them to say, ‘I’m a different kind of Democrat.’”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    This House Democrat called for Trump’s impeachment. Then the racist death threats began.This House Democrat called for Trump’s impeachment. Then the racist death threats began.
    Politics

    Inside the racist maelstrom and global response triggered by one Democratic backbencher’s speech against Trump.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Ben Jacobs should reject Greg Gianforte’s apologyBen Jacobs should reject Greg Gianforte’s apology
    Politics

    Montana’s new congressman still hasn’t apologized for apparently lying about assaulting the Guardian reporter.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Greg Gianforte wins Montana House seat one day after body-slamming reporterGreg Gianforte wins Montana House seat one day after body-slamming reporter
    Politics

    Two top political forecasters have projected that Republicans have won Thursday’s special election.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Montana special election results: live updatesMontana special election results: live updates
    Politics

    A 69-year-old, banjo-playing Democrat looks to shock American politics Thursday night after one of the wildest House races in memory.

    By Jeff Stein