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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    4 things Congress and the White House could do to stop Puerto Rico’s crisis from getting worse4 things Congress and the White House could do to stop Puerto Rico’s crisis from getting worse
    Politics

    The local government will run out of money in a few weeks.

    By Jeff Stein and Alexia Fernández Campbell
    Politics
    Why Republicans might actually win the Virginia governor’s race, explainedWhy Republicans might actually win the Virginia governor’s race, explained
    Politics

    Republicans in Virginia are using Donald Trump’s playbook — and Democrats may be trapped.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The biggest obstacle to an immigration deal: both sides think they can winThe biggest obstacle to an immigration deal: both sides think they can win
    Politics

    “The day of reckoning will soon be coming”

    By Tara Golshan and Jeff Stein
    Politics
    President Trump challenges his own secretary of state to compare “IQ tests”President Trump challenges his own secretary of state to compare “IQ tests”
    Politics

    Rex Tillerson once called Trump a “moron,” and the president just can’t let it go.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Sen. Dianne Feinstein is running for reelection. The left isn’t happy about it.Sen. Dianne Feinstein is running for reelection. The left isn’t happy about it.
    Politics

    The 84-year-old California senator announced her reelection bid on Monday.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    “Sometimes a Hail Mary works”: meet the Democrat trying to beat Ted Cruz in Texas“Sometimes a Hail Mary works”: meet the Democrat trying to beat Ted Cruz in Texas
    Politics

    Beto O’Rourke likes single-payer health care and has caught the eye of national Democrats. He’s also punk.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Trump’s administration deleted data on Puerto Rico’s crisis from FEMA’s websiteTrump’s administration deleted data on Puerto Rico’s crisis from FEMA’s website
    Politics

    FEMA suggests you read a website in Spanish instead.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The NRA is a powerful political force — but not because of its moneyThe NRA is a powerful political force — but not because of its money
    Politics

    Liberals say Congress can’t pass gun control because it’s bought by the NRA. They’re wrong.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren is furious at Wells Fargo and thinks you should be tooElizabeth Warren is furious at Wells Fargo and thinks you should be too
    Politics

    “A case study in fraud that benefits those at the tippy, tippy top.”

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders: GOP budget would gut Medicare, Medicaid, other key programsBernie Sanders: GOP budget would gut Medicare, Medicaid, other key programs
    Politics

    “A massive transfer of wealth from working families, the elderly, children, the sick, and the poor to the top 1 percent.”

    By Jeff Stein and Tara Golshan