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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    It’s depressingly common for members of Congress to serve while facing criminal chargesIt’s depressingly common for members of Congress to serve while facing criminal charges
    Politics

    Some good news for the Montana Republican accused of assaulting a reporter on the eve of the election.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Let’s deconstruct Greg Gianforte’s unbelievable defense of assaulting a reporterLet’s deconstruct Greg Gianforte’s unbelievable defense of assaulting a reporter
    Politics

    It’s an unbelievable document. In the sense that its accuracy is very difficult to believe.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Republican House candidate charged with misdemeanor assault day before electionRepublican House candidate charged with misdemeanor assault day before election
    Politics

    Three Montana newspapers all withdrew their endorsements for the GOP’s Greg Gianforte after the attack.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Montana’s special election — where the Republican faces assault charges — explainedMontana’s special election — where the Republican faces assault charges — explained
    Politics

    A GOP House candidate was accused of body slamming a reporter on the eve of an election with national consequences.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Democratic women just won 2 state-level special elections in red districtsDemocratic women just won 2 state-level special elections in red districts
    Politics

    “These activist women candidates have really stepped forward. And they’re winning too.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    How the White House is shredding its own rules against lobbyistsHow the White House is shredding its own rules against lobbyists
    Politics

    Trump administration officials are receiving lobbying waivers. Nobody knows who’s received them or why.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Paul Ryan’s agenda has been a much bigger liability for the GOP than Trump’s scandalsPaul Ryan’s agenda has been a much bigger liability for the GOP than Trump’s scandals
    Politics

    Russia, James Comey’s firing, Trump’s spilling of national security secrets — none have had the political impact of Ryan’s health bill.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The latest evidence that Trump tried to stop the FBI’s Russia investigationThe latest evidence that Trump tried to stop the FBI’s Russia investigation
    Politics

    “Can we ask him to shut down the investigation?”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “It’s way too early.” Senate Dems want the left to chill out with calls to impeach Trump.“It’s way too early.” Senate Dems want the left to chill out with calls to impeach Trump.
    Politics

    Left-wing activists and progressive House Democrats talk impeachment — but party leaders say it’s far too soon.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    President Trump is erupting over the Russia probe’s new special counselPresident Trump is erupting over the Russia probe’s new special counsel
    Politics

    Trump lasted less than 12 hours before exploding in rage on the Internet. It’s unlike anything previous presidents have done.

    By Jeff Stein