Hayes Brown

MS NOW Opinion Writer/Editor

Hayes Brown is a writer and editor for MS NOW Daily, where he helps frame the news of the day for readers. He was previously at BuzzFeed News and holds a degree in international relations from Michigan State University.


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Hayes Brown

1w ago
Opinion

Trump’s pardon spree is doing real harm to real people

In using the pardon power for convicted fraudsters, the president is ripping away any chance for victims getting their money back.

2w ago
Opinion

Stephen Miller wanted to be tough on drug boats. He may regret it.

The architect of Trump’s deportation policy reportedly kicked off a string of attacks on boats near Venezuela to keep migrants from wanting to head north.

2w ago
Opinion

Susie Wiles is shirking a huge responsibility as Trump’s chief of staff

A pair of Vanity Fair articles paints a portrait of a White House chief of staff who is so pliable to the point of becoming insubstantial.

2w ago
Opinion

Mike Johnson’s belated health care proposal disappoints across the aisle

The hastily assembled bill does little to unify the House GOP on health care — and even less for lessening the pain of expiring health insurance subsidies.

2w ago
Opinion

The calendar lands on Mike Johnson’s growing list of enemies

Republicans have given themselves precious little time left in session to get, well, anything done ahead of major deadlines.

3w ago
Opinion

Why Indiana Republicans said no to Trump’s gerrymander bullying

In rejecting Trump’s redistricting demands, Hoosier state senators demonstrated what should happen when fair elections are treated as an afterthought.

3w ago
Opinion

The health care failure is about to put John Thune in an awkward position

The Senate will vote on competing health care bills Thursday, highlighting the jam Republicans find themselves in as Obamacare subsidies expire.

3w ago
Opinion

It doesn’t take a mathematician to see Trump’s $12 billion farmer bailout doesn’t add up

The $12 billion bailout package announced at the White House is far less than what farmers have had to pay in increased prices this year thanks to Trump’s tariffs.

3w ago
Opinion

Johnson was having an exhausting week. Then Stefanik jumped in

The speaker is facing rebellions on multiple fronts, not least from some members who are resigning or retiring ahead of the midterms.

4w ago
Opinion

Trump’s anti-nap manifesto comes back to haunt him

The 79-year-old president, who has been accused of nodding off in recent meetings, railed against the idea of a president needing naps during his 2016 presidential run.