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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17h 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.

3d 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.

5d 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.

6d 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.

1w 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.

2w 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.

2w ago
Opinion

Trump wants ‘deportation judges’ presiding over lawless courts

A push to hire new so-called deportation judges comes amid a purge of immigration court judges seen as too merciful during removal proceedings.

2w ago
Opinion

Habba and Halligan’s dismissals highlight the DOJ’s depleted bench of MAGA lawyers

An appeals court’s dismissal of Alina Habba’s appointment highlights the DOJ’s depleted bench of MAGA lawyers.

3w ago
Opinion

Trump’s explosive reaction to new reporting about his age proves the point for him

Despite his wild bravado about his stamina, recent reporting from The New York Times highlighted just how much Trump’s aging is showing.

3w ago
Opinion

MTG may have accidentally started a trend in the House

Some GOP lawmakers are reportedly worried that the White House’s arrogance could cost them the House next year — or sooner.