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Sean Collins

Sean Collins

Former News Editor

    Latest articles by Sean Collins

    Politics
    On his last full day in office, Trump sinks to his lowest low in major pollsOn his last full day in office, Trump sinks to his lowest low in major polls
    Politics

    Presidents usually get a ratings bump as they leave office. Trump is seeing the opposite.

    By Zeeshan Aleem and Sean Collins
    Politics
    Another armed man has been arrested at a DC security checkpointAnother armed man has been arrested at a DC security checkpoint
    Politics

    The man was carrying a handgun, three high-capacity magazines, and 37 rounds of ammunition.

    By Sean Collins
    Lawmakers are testing positive for Covid-19 after the Capitol lockdown
    Politics

    At least five lawmakers have tested positive since the Capitol insurrection.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Democrats introduce article of impeachment against TrumpDemocrats introduce article of impeachment against Trump
    Politics

    House Democrats say Trump must be impeached for “inciting violence against the Government of the United States.”

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Americans are divided on whether to remove Trump, according to the pollsAmericans are divided on whether to remove Trump, according to the polls
    Politics

    Democrats want Trump removed immediately. But many Republicans don’t think he’s done anything wrong.

    By Sean Collins
    Trump supporters storm the US Capitol
    Politics

    One person was fatally shot as Trump supporters swarmed the Capitol building, disrupting Joe Biden’s certification as president. Three others are said to have died at or near the Capitol Wednesday.

    By Sean Collins and Zack Beauchamp
    Why anyone could win Georgia’s runoff elections, according to the polls
    Politics

    Ahead of the race, polls show both Senate races are very close.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    A new bill would make all police misconduct allegations and settlements publicA new bill would make all police misconduct allegations and settlements public
    Politics

    The Cost of Police Misconduct Act would create a public database of all misconduct allegations and settlements.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    Biden’s building the most diverse Cabinet ever — but many Democrats say he’s doing it wrongBiden’s building the most diverse Cabinet ever — but many Democrats say he’s doing it wrong
    Politics

    Many Democratic lawmakers want more minorities in top posts, and are concerned Biden’s picks are being offered jobs outside their areas of expertise.

    By Sean Collins
    Politics
    What happened to Democrats in North Carolina: “It was a total effort that failed down ballot”What happened to Democrats in North Carolina: “It was a total effort that failed down ballot”
    Politics

    Democrats tried, and failed, to turn North Carolina blue. Activists say a major shift in strategy is needed ahead of 2022.

    By Sean Collins