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Naomi Shavin

Former Policy and Politics Assistant Editor

    Latest articles by Naomi Shavin

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    Vox Sentences: Tillerson goes to Moscow, Bannon goes downVox Sentences: Tillerson goes to Moscow, Bannon goes down
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    Tillerson visits Moscow; a surprise twist in Iran’s presidential election; Bannon keeps losing to Kushner.

    By Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: A high-stakes game of chicken with North KoreaVox Sentences: A high-stakes game of chicken with North Korea
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    The first congressional special election of the Trump years is upon us; sure, why not some North Korean missile tests.

    By Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: New York’s (not quite) free for (not quite) all college planVox Sentences: New York’s (not quite) free for (not quite) all college plan
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    Plus: Yes, United Airlines really is that bad (and other news).

    By Dylan Matthews, Jeff Stein and 2 more
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    Vox Sentences: The only person not affected by Trump’s strikes on Assad is AssadVox Sentences: The only person not affected by Trump’s strikes on Assad is Assad
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    By Dylan Matthews, Naomi Shavin and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: Trump is weighing military action against SyriaVox Sentences: Trump is weighing military action against Syria
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    Trump considers military action against Assad; McConnell goes nuclear in the Senate; China’s Xi Jinping visits Mar-a-Lago.

    By Dylan Matthews, Naomi Shavin and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: Is Jared Kushner the new Steve Bannon?Vox Sentences: Is Jared Kushner the new Steve Bannon?
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    Bannon, you’re fired (from the NSC); the chemical attack in Syria puts a spotlight on Russia; O’Reilly’s sexual harassment cases cost Fox News money — but not Trump’s support.

    By Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: A chemical attack in Syria leaves dozens dead and hundreds woundedVox Sentences: A chemical attack in Syria leaves dozens dead and hundreds wounded
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    Susan Rice becomes a scapegoat; a deadly chemical attack targets Syrian civilians; Republicans reanimate their health care debate.

    By Dylan Matthews, Dara Lind and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: High drama over Trump’s high court nomineeVox Sentences: High drama over Trump’s high court nominee
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    The nuclear option on Gorsuch looks imminent; a terrorist attack in St. Petersburg leaves 11 dead and more than 30 people injured; Trump hosts Egypt’s Sisi at the White House.

    By Dylan Matthews, Naomi Shavin and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: Mike Flynn goes for the immunity challenge on the Trump reality showVox Sentences: Mike Flynn goes for the immunity challenge on the Trump reality show
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    Another blow to democracy in Venezuela; Michael Flynn seeks immunity; Arkansas’s arguably cruel and unusual execution schedule.

    By Dylan Matthews, Naomi Shavin and 1 more
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    Vox Sentences: Mike Pence casts tiebreaking vote to allow defunding of Planned ParenthoodVox Sentences: Mike Pence casts tiebreaking vote to allow defunding of Planned Parenthood