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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    How a small, Trumpy group of House Republicans wants to keep a check on DemocratsHow a small, Trumpy group of House Republicans wants to keep a check on Democrats
    Politics

    This is the resistance — to the Resistance.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    It’s official: Nancy Pelosi is Democrats’ nominee for speakerIt’s official: Nancy Pelosi is Democrats’ nominee for speaker
    Politics

    Now she needs to whip the votes to make it final.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    What the “lethal force” authorization means at the borderWhat the “lethal force” authorization means at the border
    Politics

    Trump could escalate the violence against migrants at the southern border even more.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Ohio Democrat Marcia Fudge will not challenge Nancy PelosiOhio Democrat Marcia Fudge will not challenge Nancy Pelosi
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    Fudge dropped her potential speakership bid, and Pelosi still has no challenger.

    By Tara Golshan and Ella Nilsen
    Explainers
    Florida’s high-stakes recounts for governor and Senate, explainedFlorida’s high-stakes recounts for governor and Senate, explained
    Explainers

    After a machine recount, Republicans stay ahead. But the Senate race is still going to a hand recount.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    2018 Midterm Live Results: Top House Races2018 Midterm Live Results: Top House Races
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    Democrats hope voter enthusiasm is on their side as they seek to flip at least 24 seats — the number they need to retake the speaker’s gavel.

    By Ryan Mark and Tara Golshan
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    Ousted House Republican: Trump will make it almost impossible to win back the HouseOusted House Republican: Trump will make it almost impossible to win back the House
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    Republican Rep. Mike Coffman lost reelection. He blames Trump.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Kevin McCarthy finally gets to be the top House Republican — but in the minorityKevin McCarthy finally gets to be the top House Republican — but in the minority
    Politics

    Kevin McCarthy is both establishment and Trumpy. Now he’s minority leader.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    House Republicans have a new messenger: Liz CheneyHouse Republicans have a new messenger: Liz Cheney
    Politics

    After losing the midterms, House Republicans want a more aggressive messaging strategy for 2020.

    By Tara Golshan