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Rachel Withers

    Latest articles by Rachel Withers

    Politics
    George H.W. Bush’s state funeral arrangements: what we knowGeorge H.W. Bush’s state funeral arrangements: what we know
    Politics

    The former Republican president died Friday at age 94.

    By Rachel Withers and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    George H.W. Bush was a champion for people with disabilitiesGeorge H.W. Bush was a champion for people with disabilities
    Politics

    As vice president and later as commander in chief, Bush helped oversee the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

    By Rachel Withers
    Politics
    Mattis claims Russia attempted to “muck around” in the 2018 midtermsMattis claims Russia attempted to “muck around” in the 2018 midterms
    Politics

    It’s the first time a government official has directly accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of meddling in the midterms.

    By Rachel Withers
    Culture
    On SNL’s cold open, Trump is jealous of Putin and MBS’s budding bromanceOn SNL’s cold open, Trump is jealous of Putin and MBS’s budding bromance
    Culture

    Don’t cry for Trump, Argentina. The truth is he’s “very guilty.”

    By Rachel Withers
    Politics
    George H.W. Bush’s “Willie Horton” ad will always be the reference point for dog-whistle racismGeorge H.W. Bush’s “Willie Horton” ad will always be the reference point for dog-whistle racism
    Politics

    How “Willie Horton” went from shorthand for black depravity to shorthand for political racism.

    By Rachel Withers
    Politics
    Trump praises George H.W. Bush, the president whose vision he recently mockedTrump praises George H.W. Bush, the president whose vision he recently mocked
    Politics

    Trump declared Wednesday a national day of mourning for the late Republican president.

    By Rachel Withers
    Politics
    A handover letter from George H.W. Bush to Bill Clinton is a reminder of grace in politicsA handover letter from George H.W. Bush to Bill Clinton is a reminder of grace in politics
    Politics

    “Your success now is our country’s success,” Bush wrote on Inauguration Day 1993. “I am rooting hard for you.”

    By Rachel Withers
    Politics
    What’s happened with the outstanding midterm races in the last 48 hoursWhat’s happened with the outstanding midterm races in the last 48 hours
    Politics

    Democrats conceded all the nationally watched races this weekend but completed their sweep of Orange County, California.

    By Rachel Withers
    Politics
    Trump attacks retired Navy SEAL Adm. Bill McRaven, suggests he should have gotten bin Laden soonerTrump attacks retired Navy SEAL Adm. Bill McRaven, suggests he should have gotten bin Laden sooner
    Politics

    Trump was responding to ongoing criticism from McRaven.

    By Rachel Withers
    Politics
    Trump refuses to commit to Kirstjen Nielsen continuing as DHS secretaryTrump refuses to commit to Kirstjen Nielsen continuing as DHS secretary
    Politics

    “There’s a chance, there’s a chance everybody, I mean that’s what happens in government, you leave, you make a name, you go,” said the president.

    By Rachel Withers