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Nicole Narea

Nicole Narea

Former Senior Politics Writer

    Latest articles by Nicole Narea

    Politics
    9 questions about Kevin McCarthy’s downfall and House GOP chaos, answered9 questions about Kevin McCarthy’s downfall and House GOP chaos, answered
    Politics

    How McCarthy got into this mess, who’ll be speaker next, and more.

    By Nicole Narea and Andrew Prokop
    Policy
    How Biden ended up building part of Trump’s border wallHow Biden ended up building part of Trump’s border wall
    Policy

    Biden is skeptical that a border wall works. He’s still building a new one.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Kevin McCarthy is out. Who might replace him as speaker?Kevin McCarthy is out. Who might replace him as speaker?
    Politics

    The House voted to remove McCarthy as speaker. The search for a successor is on — and could drag on for days.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Who is Laphonza Butler, California’s new senator?Who is Laphonza Butler, California’s new senator?
    Politics

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom has picked Butler, the president of Emily’s List, as the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s successor.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    Trump could now be on the hook for up to $250 million for fraudTrump could now be on the hook for up to $250 million for fraud
    Politics

    Donald Trump has been found liable for fraud in New York.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    The impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, explainedThe impeachment trial of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, explained
    Politics

    The right-wing warrior may soon see his legal issues catch up with him. It could shape the future of the Texas GOP.

    By Nicole Narea
    How Florida became the center of the Republican universe
    The United States of Florida

    Why Florida went red — and will probably stay that way.

    By Nicole Narea
    World Politics
    Latin American abortion rights activists just notched another win in MexicoLatin American abortion rights activists just notched another win in Mexico
    World Politics

    The Mexican Supreme Court decriminalized abortion nationwide. It’s a big deal for the whole region.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    January 6 rioters are facing hundreds of years in prison combined. What does it mean for Trump?January 6 rioters are facing hundreds of years in prison combined. What does it mean for Trump?
    Politics

    Enrique Tarrio, former leader of the Proud Boys, is the latest key player in the January 6 insurrection to be sentenced.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    What we know about Mitch McConnell’s health and his future in the SenateWhat we know about Mitch McConnell’s health and his future in the Senate
    Politics

    What happens if Mitch McConnell has to retire?

    By Nicole Narea and Keren Landman, MD