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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Politics
    The New York state presidential primary is back on after a federal court rulingThe New York state presidential primary is back on after a federal court ruling
    Politics

    A judge ruled that the state’s decision to cancel the presidential primary violated the constitutional rights of the candidates who have already dropped out.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Armed protesters entered Michigan Capitol in rally against stay-at-home orderArmed protesters entered Michigan Capitol in rally against stay-at-home order
    Politics

    Heavily armed men were among a crowd of hundreds protesting Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s executive actions.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Polls: Americans don’t want to end social distancing policies despite financial devastationPolls: Americans don’t want to end social distancing policies despite financial devastation
    Politics

    In a survey, 50 percent of US adults said they experienced a job loss or reduced work hours in their household.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Explainers
    What will Pride mean this year?What will Pride mean this year?
    Explainers

    There won’t be rainbow floats in the streets, but Pride will still happen — online.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump wants to use coronavirus aid as leverage to force blue states to change immigration policiesTrump wants to use coronavirus aid as leverage to force blue states to change immigration policies
    Politics

    The president mentioned using aid to force states into “sanctuary city adjustments” in comments to the press Tuesday.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump’s daily intelligence brief reportedly warned of the coronavirus as far back as JanuaryTrump’s daily intelligence brief reportedly warned of the coronavirus as far back as January
    Politics

    Earlier action by the Trump administration could have helped ease the pandemic’s worst effects.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Elizabeth Warren’s oldest brother has died of coronavirusElizabeth Warren’s oldest brother has died of coronavirus
    Politics

    Her brother’s death turns a political fight personal for the former presidential candidate.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Poll: 53 percent of lower-income US households won’t be able to pay all of April’s billsPoll: 53 percent of lower-income US households won’t be able to pay all of April’s bills
    Politics

    A new survey shows just how crushing the pandemic has been for lower-income Americans.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    What reopening will look like in Georgia, South Carolina, and TennesseeWhat reopening will look like in Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee
    Politics

    Most outdoor spaces will open right away, and some businesses will need to maintain social distancing guidelines to operate.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    The Trump administration wants to use the coronavirus pandemic to push for more deregulationThe Trump administration wants to use the coronavirus pandemic to push for more deregulation
    Politics

    The administration could further relax environmental, labor policy, worker safety, and health care regulations.

    By Katelyn Burns