Emily Jashinsky

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The question looked opportunistic and exploitative, and the same would apply if Al Franken were president and his press secretary fell into a similar position. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Male reporter asks Sarah Sanders during White House briefing to say whether she’s faced sexual harassment

Emily Jashinsky · December 11, 2017 11:16 pm

No matter how responsible their coverage is, outside observers will always find a way to discredit it. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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A sloppy evaluation of conservative media and Roy Moore

Emily Jashinsky · December 11, 2017 6:26 pm

Marked by specific dates and details, for those weighing the Texas Republican's fate, the suit is worth diving into. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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A breakdown of the allegations against Blake Farenthold

Emily Jashinsky · December 8, 2017 4:48 pm

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Al Franken’s refusal to resign from progressive advocacy will test Democrats

Emily Jashinsky · December 8, 2017 3:56 pm

There are apparent contradictions between Republican Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore's account of his relationship with his wife Kayla and information contained in public records. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Court records suggest Roy Moore dated wife while she was still married

Emily Jashinsky, Philip Wegmann, Gabby Morrongiello · December 6, 2017 4:01 am

Former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn (pictured center) arrives at federal court in Washington, Friday, Dec. 1, 2017. Court documents show Flynn, an early and vocal supporter on the campaign trail of President Trump whose business dealings and foreign interactions made him a central focus of Robert Mueller's investigation, will admit to lying about his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. during the transition period before Trump's inauguration. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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FBI faces questions about charge against Michael Flynn, given Clinton aides’ statements on server

Emily Jashinsky · December 5, 2017 5:45 pm

The JP Morgan CEO has tough words for D.C. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

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What was behind Jamie Dimon’s bet against a second term for Trump?

Emily Jashinsky · December 4, 2017 3:35 pm

The Federalist ran an article Thursday titled "Why Alabamians Should Vote For Roy Moore," in which the author defended his decision to vote for the Senate candidate despite the numerous credible allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against him. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

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‘So, you’re voting for Roy Moore?’ Sometimes it pays to understand people you disagree with

Emily Jashinsky · December 1, 2017 10:04 pm

There is an important but subtle shift between two accounts given by NBC News staff about Matt Lauer and the sexual harassment accusations against him.

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On Matt Lauer, NBC News keeps shifting its story

Emily Jashinsky · December 1, 2017 7:49 pm

White House lawyer Ty Cobb downplayed Flynn's ties to the administration, highlighting his short tenure and previous service under former President Barack Obama. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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How Michael Flynn’s admitted wrongdoing is tied to the White House

Emily Jashinsky · December 1, 2017 5:45 pm

Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., one of Congress' most outspoken members on the scourge of sexual assault, has yet to speak out publicly against the former mayor. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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Patty Murray stays silent on Democratic accused sexual abuser Ed Murray, former Seattle mayor

Emily Jashinsky · November 30, 2017 7:23 pm

For two decades, faithfuls of the "Today" show received morning headlines from leading anchor Matt Lauer, but were greeted early on Wednesday by a solemn duo of Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. (Image courtesy screenshot)

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The symbolic weight of women seizing the reins from ousted male anchors

Emily Jashinsky · November 30, 2017 2:24 pm