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Tara Golshan

Tara Golshan

Former Politics Reporter

    Latest articles by Tara Golshan

    Politics
    Live results: Lesko and Tipirneni face off in Arizona’s special electionLive results: Lesko and Tipirneni face off in Arizona’s special election
    Politics

    Republicans have poured a lot of money into the deep-red AZ-8 district.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Republican Debbie Lesko wins Arizona special election — by way less than Trump did in 2016Republican Debbie Lesko wins Arizona special election — by way less than Trump did in 2016
    Politics

    Democrats closed the gap with a health care message.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump: maybe my scandal-plagued VA secretary pick should withdraw from considerationTrump: maybe my scandal-plagued VA secretary pick should withdraw from consideration
    Politics

    Did Trump just admit working for him is not worth the hassle?

    By Tara Golshan
    Explainers
    Arizona’s tightening House special election in a deep-red district, explainedArizona’s tightening House special election in a deep-red district, explained
    Explainers

    Democrat Dr. Hiral Tipirneni is trying to close the gap against Republican Debbie Lesko in a deeply red district.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    I asked 5 Republican senators why Congress isn’t protecting MuellerI asked 5 Republican senators why Congress isn’t protecting Mueller
    Politics

    “If he fired Mr. Mueller. That would be the red flag.”

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    The race for the next leader of House Republicans is onThe race for the next leader of House Republicans is on
    Politics

    The real question: Who does Mark Meadows want to be speaker?

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Trump is calling backsies on exiting the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade dealTrump is calling backsies on exiting the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal
    Politics

    Trump has directed his economic advisers to look into renegotiating the US back into TPP.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Paul Nehlen, the alt-right candidate running for Paul Ryan’s seat, explainedPaul Nehlen, the alt-right candidate running for Paul Ryan’s seat, explained
    Politics

    With Nehlen, a “pro-White” candidate in the race, Republicans scramble for a suitable Ryan replacement.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    House Republicans are voting to make deficits unconstitutional after their $1.5 trillion tax cutHouse Republicans are voting to make deficits unconstitutional after their $1.5 trillion tax cut
    Politics

    The balanced budget amendment is back. And it’s a joke.

    By Tara Golshan
    Politics
    Paul Ryan says Trump’s presidency was worth it for the tax cutsPaul Ryan says Trump’s presidency was worth it for the tax cuts
    Politics

    Ryan perfectly articulates why he defends Trump. But is he right?

    By Tara Golshan