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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Education
    A comprehensive list of what Betsy DeVos can — and can’t — do nextA comprehensive list of what Betsy DeVos can — and can’t — do next
    Education

    She can’t “destroy” public education on her own, as critics fear. But she isn’t powerless.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    It sure looks like Kellyanne Conway just broke federal ethics rulesIt sure looks like Kellyanne Conway just broke federal ethics rules
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    Politics

    But whether she’ll be punished is up to President Trump.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    The US president is attacking Nordstrom for dropping his daughter’s fashion lineThe US president is attacking Nordstrom for dropping his daughter’s fashion line
    Donald Trump

    It’s not just a personal vendetta — it’s a conflict of interest.

    By Libby Nelson
    Donald Trump
    Trump still follows his businesses on TwitterTrump still follows his businesses on Twitter
    Donald Trump

    He’s supposed to be ignoring his business empire while in office.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Betsy DeVos can change education in America without doing a thingBetsy DeVos can change education in America without doing a thing
    Politics

    When she does, what will happen to the high-profile resistance to Trump’s most divisive nominee?

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    How Betsy DeVos became Trump’s most controversial nomineeHow Betsy DeVos became Trump’s most controversial nominee
    Politics

    She’ll likely be confirmed today with less support than any Cabinet member in history.

    By Libby Nelson
    Supreme Court
    Only Donald Trump can make a Supreme Court fight feel quaintOnly Donald Trump can make a Supreme Court fight feel quaint
    Supreme Court

    The president got his best chance to influence America for decades.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Senate Democrats are boycotting a vote on Tom Price over his sweetheart dealsSenate Democrats are boycotting a vote on Tom Price over his sweetheart deals
    Politics

    They’re boycotting a vote on Steve Mnuchin too.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The controversy over the White House Holocaust statement, explainedThe controversy over the White House Holocaust statement, explained
    Politics
    President Trump’s travel ban will leave his business partners untouchedPresident Trump’s travel ban will leave his business partners untouched
    Politics

    Green card holders from Iraq are barred. Trump’s business partner from Dubai is not.

    By Libby Nelson

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