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Sean Collins

Sean Collins

Former News Editor

    Latest articles by Sean Collins

    Politics
    Trump reportedly told Russia he didn’t care about 2016 election interference — and aides buried the meeting notesTrump reportedly told Russia he didn’t care about 2016 election interference — and aides buried the meeting notes
    Politics

    The report comes following a whistleblower’s claims the White House routinely hid Trump’s conversations with foreign leaders.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    The timeline of Trump’s decision to withhold aid to Ukraine is increasingly suspiciousThe timeline of Trump’s decision to withhold aid to Ukraine is increasingly suspicious
    Politics

    Trump ordered the aid held just ahead of a call with Ukraine’s president.

    By Sean Collins and Alex Ward
    Politics
    5 questions for Attorney General William Barr on the Ukraine scandal5 questions for Attorney General William Barr on the Ukraine scandal
    Politics

    Chief question: Will Barr protect Trump from the Ukraine scandal?

    By Sean Collins
    The White House has shared the whistleblower’s complaint with members of Congress
    Politics

    The complaint remains classified, however.

    By Sean Collins
    archives
    The first days of ex-officer’s trial shed light on the moments leading to Botham Jean’s deathThe first days of ex-officer’s trial shed light on the moments leading to Botham Jean’s death
    archives

    But they did little to bring clarity to whether Jean’s race may have been a factor in his killing.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    “Now is the time to act”: John Lewis calls for Trump’s impeachment“Now is the time to act”: John Lewis calls for Trump’s impeachment
    Politics

    “I have been patient,” Lewis said in a speech on the House floor. But now he says, “We cannot delay. We must not wait.”

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    The facts behind Trump’s bogus accusations about Biden and UkraineThe facts behind Trump’s bogus accusations about Biden and Ukraine
    Politics

    Trump claims Biden threatened Ukraine to aid his son’s business interests. The facts suggest otherwise.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Why the debate over the legality of Andrew Yang’s $120,000 UBI pilot doesn’t really matterWhy the debate over the legality of Andrew Yang’s $120,000 UBI pilot doesn’t really matter
    Politics

    Yang’s UBI pilot might violate campaign finance law, but there’s no one to stop it from going forward.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    The Air Force spent more at Trump’s Scottish resort than originally thoughtThe Air Force spent more at Trump’s Scottish resort than originally thought
    Politics

    Some stays lasted multiple days and included time on the resort’s golf course.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Andrew Yang’s big debate surprise: give 10 people $1,000 a month for a yearAndrew Yang’s big debate surprise: give 10 people $1,000 a month for a year
    Politics

    Yang said with the money Americans will be able to solve their problems “better than any politician” could.

    By Sean Collins