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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Health Care
    Read the health bill Senate Republicans waited until the 11th hour to releaseRead the health bill Senate Republicans waited until the 11th hour to release
    World Politics
    Donald Trump Jr. embodies all the worst aspects of his father’s presidencyDonald Trump Jr. embodies all the worst aspects of his father’s presidency
    World Politics

    Trump Sr. paved the road to disaster. Trump Jr. just drove on it.

    By Zack Beauchamp and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The top federal ethics official who criticized Trump just announced he’s quittingThe top federal ethics official who criticized Trump just announced he’s quitting
    Politics

    Walter Shaub blasted Trump’s conflicts of interest in January.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    5 Michigan officials face involuntary manslaughter charges over Flint water contamination5 Michigan officials face involuntary manslaughter charges over Flint water contamination
    Politics

    A man died from Flint’s contaminated drinking water. Now five state officials have been charged for his death.

    By Libby Nelson, Michelle Garcia and 1 more
    Culture
    The Americans’ “The World Council of Churches” tests loyalties, limits, and parenting skillsThe Americans’ “The World Council of Churches” tests loyalties, limits, and parenting skills
    Culture

    Oleg runs out of options, while Tuan makes a big (and very dumb) move.

    By Emily St. James, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Culture
    Is The Americans season 5 ever getting to the point?Is The Americans season 5 ever getting to the point?
    Culture

    The series is either building necessary tension — or tossing out a bunch of go-nowhere plot lines.

    By Emily St. James, Alissa Wilkinson and 1 more
    World Politics
    President Trump speaks after ordering attack on SyriaPresident Trump speaks after ordering attack on Syria
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    World Politics

    The US strikes came after the Syrian government used chemical weapons on civilians.

    By German Lopez and Libby Nelson
    Culture
    On The Americans, everything’s falling apart at the worst possible time (as always)On The Americans, everything’s falling apart at the worst possible time (as always)
    Culture

    Mischa looks for Philip, Elizabeth learns something shocking, and Henry’s big secret is finally revealed.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 1 more
    Politics
    5 big takeaways from the White House financial disclosures5 big takeaways from the White House financial disclosures
    Politics

    Steve Bannon’s ties to big donors, Ivanka Trump’s conflicts of interest, and more.

    By Libby Nelson
    Explainers
    It’s official: Ivanka Trump will be a White House stafferIt’s official: Ivanka Trump will be a White House staffer
    Explainers

    It’s the definition of nepotism — but it’s not illegal, according to the Justice Department.

    By Libby Nelson