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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    A House revolt over immigration just killed the farm bill — for nowA House revolt over immigration just killed the farm bill — for now
    Politics

    It’s about food stamps and DACA.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    House members are demanding a vote on immigration — and leadership may not be able to stop themHouse members are demanding a vote on immigration — and leadership may not be able to stop them
    Politics

    A power struggle between lawmakers and leadership is playing out in Congress.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    John Fetterman: Pennsylvania Democrats’ tattooed rising starJohn Fetterman: Pennsylvania Democrats’ tattooed rising star
    Politics

    He’s a Bernie Sanders-endorsed steel town mayor who might be Pennsylvania’s next lieutenant governor.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Brad Little, the establishment pick, wins the Republican primary in Idaho’s governor’s raceBrad Little, the establishment pick, wins the Republican primary in Idaho’s governor’s race
    Politics

    Little is the state’s lieutenant governor.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Paulette Jordan, running to be the first Native American governor, wins Idaho’s Democratic primaryPaulette Jordan, running to be the first Native American governor, wins Idaho’s Democratic primary
    Politics

    She’s a young, progressive face in the state’s Democratic Party.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Primary election results: Pennsylvania, Idaho, Nebraska, OregonPrimary election results: Pennsylvania, Idaho, Nebraska, Oregon
    Politics

    On May 15, voters determined key nominees for the House, Senate, and governor’s races.

    By Andrew Prokop, Dylan Scott and 1 more
    Politics
    Idaho primary elections: live results for the governor’s raceIdaho primary elections: live results for the governor’s race
    Politics

    Republicans Rep. Raul Labrador, Lt. Gov. Brad Little, and Tommy Ahlquist are in an expensive, heated three-way race.

    By Tara Golshan
    Every May 15 primary election you should know about, briefly explained
    Politics

    Pennsylvania, Nebraska, Idaho, and Oregon are all going to the polls.

    By Andrew Prokop, Dylan Scott and 1 more
    Explainers
    The super-expensive, heated governor’s race you aren’t paying attention toThe super-expensive, heated governor’s race you aren’t paying attention to
    Explainers

    There’s a governor’s race in the fastest-growing state in the country: Idaho.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Hedge fund managers are mad Republicans didn’t give them a bigger tax cutHedge fund managers are mad Republicans didn’t give them a bigger tax cut
    Politics

    Major GOP donors are holding back contributions because corporations got a bigger tax cut than them, CNN reports.

    By Tara Golshan