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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Politics
    New poll finds most voters believe Trump will win reelection — even many who don’t want him toNew poll finds most voters believe Trump will win reelection — even many who don’t want him to
    Politics

    Voters also weighed in on Iowa and New Hampshire voting first for presidential nominee in new poll.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Bills targeting trans kids are getting defeated in state legislaturesBills targeting trans kids are getting defeated in state legislatures
    Politics

    South Dakota’s bill to regulate trans kids’ puberties failed to pass out of committee Monday.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Joni Ernst walked back her call for Joe Biden to be impeached if electedJoni Ernst walked back her call for Joe Biden to be impeached if elected
    Politics

    But the whole saga shows why Biden’s wrong about the GOP coming around post-Trump.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump campaign groups spent $1.7 million at his own properties and businesses last quarterTrump campaign groups spent $1.7 million at his own properties and businesses last quarter
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    FEC data shows how Trump’s properties, businesses, and family members are profiting from his reelection campaign.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    2020 Democrats make their final appeals ahead of the Iowa caucuses2020 Democrats make their final appeals ahead of the Iowa caucuses
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    With less than one day to go before the primary’s first contest, candidates made their final pitches around Iowa.

    By Katelyn Burns
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    South London stabbing attack: What we knowSouth London stabbing attack: What we know
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    At least three people were injured Sunday in a stabbing attack on Streatham High Road in South London.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Sen. Alexander argues it’s important to weigh Trump’s wrongdoing against his accomplishmentsSen. Alexander argues it’s important to weigh Trump’s wrongdoing against his accomplishments
    Politics

    Trump may have done something wrong, but voters should focus on his accomplishments, Sen. Lamar Alexander said.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Culture
    SNL turns Trump’s impeachment trial into a wild, witness-packed Judge Mathis dramaSNL turns Trump’s impeachment trial into a wild, witness-packed Judge Mathis drama
    Culture

    Alec Baldwin returns as Trump, and defends himself before Kenan Thompson’s Mathis.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Poll: Americans remain divided on Trump’s removal as the GOP prepares to acquitPoll: Americans remain divided on Trump’s removal as the GOP prepares to acquit
    Politics

    Support for the president’s removal is up slightly ahead of the trial’s conclusion. But few minds seem to have been changed by the proceedings.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Tlaib promises to help preserve party unity after wading into a Clinton-Sanders rowTlaib promises to help preserve party unity after wading into a Clinton-Sanders row
    Politics

    Tlaib booed when Clinton was mentioned at a Sanders rally, but says she was wrong to do so.

    By Katelyn Burns