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Patrick Reis

Patrick Reis

Former Senior Editor

    Latest articles by Patrick Reis

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    The MAGA loyalist running the FBIThe MAGA loyalist running the FBI
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    The Senate has confirmed Kash Patel.

    By Patrick Reis
    Politics
    Slack chat: Trump’s first month in officeSlack chat: Trump’s first month in office
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    Patrick Reis and Christian Paz discuss the first month of Trump’s second term as president and what lies ahead.

    By Patrick Reis and Christian Paz
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    Trump makes another power grabTrump makes another power grab
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    The president is claiming total control over agencies that, by law, are independent.

    By Patrick Reis
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    The fight over everyone’s private tax data, explainedThe fight over everyone’s private tax data, explained
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    Elon Musk’s group is pushing to access the IRS’ most sensitive information.

    By Patrick Reis
    Politics
    The Justice Department’s alleged quid pro quo with Eric Adams, explainedThe Justice Department’s alleged quid pro quo with Eric Adams, explained
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    Did DOJ just use charges against New York’s mayor to leverage his cooperation on immigration?

    By Patrick Reis
    Politics
    What RFK Jr. means for your healthWhat RFK Jr. means for your health
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    A vaccine skeptic is now running the Department of Health and Human Services.

    By Patrick Reis
    Politics
    Trump’s peace talks with PutinTrump’s peace talks with Putin
    Politics

    The Logoff explains a major shift in foreign policy.

    By Patrick Reis and Joshua Keating
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    Has Trump’s agenda stalled?Has Trump’s agenda stalled?
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    The courts keep pressing pause on the president’s grand designs.

    By Patrick Reis
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    The fight for the future of the CFPB, explainedThe fight for the future of the CFPB, explained
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    The consumer watchdog’s fate is now with the courts.

    By Patrick Reis
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    The high-stakes fight at Treasury, explainedThe high-stakes fight at Treasury, explained
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    It’s a wonky fight with big implications for democracy.

    By Patrick Reis

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