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Jeff Stein

Jeff Stein

Former reporter on politics & policy

    Latest articles by Jeff Stein

    Politics
    The House Democratic boycotts of Donald Trump’s inauguration, explainedThe House Democratic boycotts of Donald Trump’s inauguration, explained
    Politics

    At least 60 House Democrats will be skipping town for Trump’s inauguration.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Just when you thought Joe Lieberman was gone…Just when you thought Joe Lieberman was gone…
    Politics

    The former Connecticut senator — and endless source of liberal grief — proves you wrong.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Trump’s EPA nominee “unsure” if big oil gave him hundreds of thousands of dollarsTrump’s EPA nominee “unsure” if big oil gave him hundreds of thousands of dollars
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    Politics

    Democrats went on the offensive during the Senate confirmation hearing for Scott Pruitt, Trump’s EPA pick.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Betsy DeVos says guns shouldn’t be banned in schools ... because grizzly bearsBetsy DeVos says guns shouldn’t be banned in schools ... because grizzly bears
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    Politics

    This really just happened, in room 430 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Watch: Bernie Sanders asks Betsy DeVos the $200 million questionWatch: Bernie Sanders asks Betsy DeVos the $200 million question
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    Politics

    Sanders and other Senate Democrats grilled Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary on Tuesday night.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The Weeds: Democrats can’t derail Trump’s Cabinet. That might not be a bad thing for them.The Weeds: Democrats can’t derail Trump’s Cabinet. That might not be a bad thing for them.
    Podcast
    Politics

    The political upside of Senate Democrats’ ability to wash their hands of the whole Trump Cabinet.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    How Cory Booker went from progressive hero to traitor in under 2 daysHow Cory Booker went from progressive hero to traitor in under 2 days
    Politics

    A vote with big pharma is causing headaches for the New Jersey senator, who’s already seen with suspicion by the party’s left flank.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    House Democrats request “all documents” tied to Trump’s business empire. Good luck with that.House Democrats request “all documents” tied to Trump’s business empire. Good luck with that.
    Politics

    The request is designed to put pressure on House Speaker Paul Ryan.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    The Obamacare fight is showing how Bernie Sanders has embraced the Democratic PartyThe Obamacare fight is showing how Bernie Sanders has embraced the Democratic Party
    Politics

    On the Senate floor last night, Sanders sounded a lot like a Democratic Party leader.

    By Jeff Stein
    Politics
    Senate Republicans just took a big step toward Obamacare repealSenate Republicans just took a big step toward Obamacare repeal
    Politics

    A big vote on the Senate floor in Thursday’s early morning hours.

    By Jeff Stein