Elaina Plott
Elaina Plott is a staff writer at The Atlantic. She was previously a staff writer at Washingtonian, and a Buckley Fellow at National Review.
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Aaron Bernstein / Reuters Romney Is Already Being Considered for a Republican Leadership Position
Senate GOP leaders have expressed an early interest in elevating the sometime Trump critic—even though he hasn’t yet announced a run for office.
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Justin Ide / Crozet Volunteer Fire Department / ... A Train Carrying Republican Lawmakers Is Involved in a Fatal Crash
The Amtrak train chartered to carry members of Congress to their annual retreat collided with a truck in Virginia, killing one person in the truck and seriously injuring another.
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Leah Mills / Reuters Trump's Immigration Plan Receives a Chilly Reception
Republicans are banking on passing legislation on the issue to help them coast into November—and they’ll need Democratic votes to make it happen.
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Andrew Gombert / Reuters Why Trump Can't Quit Steve Wynn
The casino magnate faces allegations of sexual assault and harassment, but the president revels in his flattery and attention.
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J. Scott Applewhite / AP Republicans Claim Victory in the Shutdown Fight
“Win for White House; Loss for Schumer,” one White House official crowed. “He didn’t really get much.”
