All posts by Alec Siegel
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Federal Judge Blocks Texas Voter ID Laws…Again
The judge said the laws discriminate against minorities.
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The Investigations into Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu: What You Need to Know
Is Netanyahu's premiership in danger?
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What You Need to Know About the Mueller Grand Jury
Does Mueller's decision to impanel a grand jury mean Trump will face criminal charges?
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DOJ Denies More Crime-Fighting Resources for Four Sanctuary Cities
Jeff Sessions' battle with sanctuary cities continues.
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New G.I. Bill Benefits Focus on STEM Careers
Congress has unanimously backed the expanded benefits.
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Trump Signs “Significantly Flawed” Russian Sanctions Bill
The bill limits his flexibility in lifting sanctions in the future.
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Cory Booker Proposes Bill to Legalize Marijuana at the Federal Level
Booker's bill would also expunge previous federal marijuana offenses.
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Should the Trump Administration Declare the Opioid Crisis a National Emergency?
Trump's opioid commission recommends that he do so.
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Venezuelan President: What You Need to Know
The unrest in Venezuela continues.
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72-Year-Old British Man Convicted of Importing Child Sex Doll
The importation of child sex dolls is on the rise in the UK.
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Judge Says Telescope on Hawaii’s Sacred Mauna Kea Should be Built
The site has been a lighting rod of controversy over the past few years.
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Lindsey Graham: If Trump Fires Sessions, “There Will be Holy Hell to Pay”
Graham is looking to introduce legislation that would block the firing of special counsels without a judicial review.
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House Committee Blocks Medical Marijuana Access for Veterans
The amendment could still make it into a final bill.
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Lebanese PM Saad Hariri and Donald Trump Discuss ISIS, Syrian Refugees
Lebanon has taken in 1.5 million Syrian refugees.
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What’s Next in the Republicans’ Effort to Repeal and Replace Obamacare?
Short answer: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Federal Appeals Court Blocks D.C. Effort to Curb Gun Rights
The decision cited a 2008 Supreme Court decision.
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Democrats’ “A Better Deal”: Classic Liberal Priorities and a Dash of Populism
The new Democratic agenda aims to boost jobs and decrease expenses.
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Polish President Vetoes Controversial Judicial Reform Bills
Some Poles fear their country is sliding away from democracy.
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Exxon Fined $2 Million for Violating Sanctions During Tillerson’s Tenure
Exxon is challenging the fine with a lawsuit.
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Federal Officials Visit Colorado to Learn About Legal Marijuana
Federal representatives held meetings in Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Inside the Bipartisan Effort to Reform the Incarceration of Women
One-third of the world's female prisoners are in the U.S.
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California Extends Cap-and-Trade Program Through 2030
The extension effort was led by Gov. Jerry Brown.
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House Passes Defense Bill that Calls Climate Change “Direct Threat” to U.S.
The bill sets the Pentagon's budget at $696 billion.
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Chicago Department of Aviation Issues Report on David Dao Incident
Dao was dragged from a United flight in April.
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Senate Republicans Release Revised Health Care Plan
The revised bill contains an amendment from Ted Cruz.
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The Taylor Force Act: What You Need to Know
The bill is named after a veteran who was killed in a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv.
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Trump Administration Delays Implementation of International Entrepreneur Rule
It also signaled it will eventually scrap the rule entirely.
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Jane Sanders Bank Fraud Investigation: What You Need to Know
Bernie Sanders' wife is under investigation for a 2010 Burlington College land deal.
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Uruguay is Set to Become First Country to Sell Fully Legal Marijuana
Marijuana will hit pharmacy shelves later this month.
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Trump and Putin Meet in Germany, Strike Partial Cease-Fire in Syria
The meeting was scheduled to last 40 minutes. They talked for over two hours.
