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Libby Nelson

Libby Nelson

Former Editorial Director, Politics & Policy

    Latest articles by Libby Nelson

    Obamacare
    6 ways President Trump tried to spin his total defeat on health care6 ways President Trump tried to spin his total defeat on health care
    Obamacare

    It’s all for the best, because Obamacare is both imploding and exploding, or something.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Americans’ “Pests” forces everyone to reconsider what it means to do “the right thing”The Americans’ “Pests” forces everyone to reconsider what it means to do “the right thing”
    Culture

    Looks like Stan and Paige have some thinking to do.

    By Libby Nelson, Caroline Framke and 1 more
    Politics
    Watch Rachel Maddow reveal part of President Trump’s tax returnsWatch Rachel Maddow reveal part of President Trump’s tax returns
    Politics

    The MSNBC host featured two pages of Trump’s 1040 form from 2005.

    By Libby Nelson
    Culture
    The Americans season 5 premiere digs a hole some characters won’t escapeThe Americans season 5 premiere digs a hole some characters won’t escape
    Culture

    The season premiere feels grander than we’re used to from the show.

    By Emily St. James, Libby Nelson and 3 more
    Explainers
    The American Health Care Act: the Republicans’ bill to replace Obamacare, explainedThe American Health Care Act: the Republicans’ bill to replace Obamacare, explained
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    Explainers

    The GOP bill would roll back key Affordable Care Act programs in a big way.

    By Sarah Kliff and Libby Nelson
    Politics
    A House Republican now wants a special prosecutor on the Trump-Russia scandalsA House Republican now wants a special prosecutor on the Trump-Russia scandals
    Politics

    Darrell Issa says Jeff Sessions has to appoint an independent investigator.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The House GOP won’t investigate Trump due to “executive privilege.” That’s nonsense.The House GOP won’t investigate Trump due to “executive privilege.” That’s nonsense.
    Politics

    Executive privilege is an excuse for the president, not Congress.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The Office of Government Ethics wants Kellyanne Conway to be disciplinedThe Office of Government Ethics wants Kellyanne Conway to be disciplined
    Politics

    “Counseling” might not be enough for promoting Ivanka Trump’s brand.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    Trump’s only public comment about Flynn is an angry tweet about leaksTrump’s only public comment about Flynn is an angry tweet about leaks
    Politics

    He hasn’t made a statement or answered questions from reporters.

    By Libby Nelson
    Politics
    The controversy around HHS secretary Tom Price’s stock portfolio, explainedThe controversy around HHS secretary Tom Price’s stock portfolio, explained
    Politics

    Why Democrats are attacking Price’s conflicts of interest at his confirmation hearings.

    By Libby Nelson

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