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Sean Collins

Sean Collins

Former News Editor

    Latest articles by Sean Collins

    Politics
    As Pompeo faces scrutiny over his role in Ukraine, documents further tie him to GiulianiAs Pompeo faces scrutiny over his role in Ukraine, documents further tie him to Giuliani
    Politics

    The State Department records show Rudy Giuliani reaching out to Pompeo in March, around when Giuliani began promoting investigations into the Bidens and Burisma.

    By Sean Collins
    The state of the 2020 Democratic primary
    Politics

    Democratic voters aren’t sure who they want to be the nominee — just that they want someone who can beat Trump.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Wayne Messam, who called on Americans to #BeGreat, suspends his presidential bidWayne Messam, who called on Americans to #BeGreat, suspends his presidential bid
    Politics

    Citing poor polling and his difficulty breaking through with voters, Messam said he is suspending his campaign.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Leaked emails show how Stephen Miller used Breitbart as his personal PR firmLeaked emails show how Stephen Miller used Breitbart as his personal PR firm
    Politics

    Miller used Breitbart in a campaign to discredit Sen. Marco Rubio, and to advance hardline views on immigration.

    By Sean Collins
    archives
    Fresno, California, shooting: what we knowFresno, California, shooting: what we know
    archives

    At least four people were killed, and at least six wounded, police said.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Republicans tried to make a clear case Trump did nothing wrong at the first impeachment hearingsRepublicans tried to make a clear case Trump did nothing wrong at the first impeachment hearings
    Politics

    Rep. Will Hurd was really the only one to defend Trump successfully.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    AOC and Ilhan Omar call for Stephen Miller’s resignation over his promotion of white supremacist articlesAOC and Ilhan Omar call for Stephen Miller’s resignation over his promotion of white supremacist articles
    Politics

    Miller sent hundreds of emails that included links to white nationalist articles and praise for nativist, hardline immigration policies.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    A Republican memo details the party’s impeachment inquiry defenses. They aren’t very strong.A Republican memo details the party’s impeachment inquiry defenses. They aren’t very strong.
    Politics

    Republicans have four defenses they hope will protect the president during public impeachment inquiry hearings.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Peter King is the 20th House Republican to announce their retirementPeter King is the 20th House Republican to announce their retirement
    Politics

    A growing number of representatives from both parties have announced plans to retire.

    By Sean Collins
    Live results for Mississippi’s governor’s race: Jim Hood vs. Tate Reeves
    Politics

    Mississippi voted for its next governor. Vox has live results.

    By Sean Collins