Elana Schor

Politico

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Elana Schor reports on Congress for Politico, where she formerly covered energy.

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Senate confirmation looked like a done deal, but gender politics are disrupting the process.

Kavanaugh Supreme Court Nomination Meets #MeToo

Senate confirmation looked like a done deal, but gender politics are disrupting the process.

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It’s day three of the senate hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

What do the confidential memos at the Kavanaugh hearings reveal about the Supreme Court nominee?

It’s day three of the senate hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

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President Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, appeared in court today on charges including money laundering to evade taxes.

Manafort indicted, adviser pleaded guilty for lying to FBI

President Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, appeared in court today on charges including money laundering to evade taxes.

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