All posts by Alec Siegel
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New South Carolina Law Requires Officers to Undergo Mental Health Training
The law applies to all 16,000 law enforcement officers in the state.
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Federal Appeals Court Hands EPA Admin Scott Pruitt Legal Defeat
Pruitt has spent the past few months erasing Obama's environmental rules.
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Trump’s Quest to Prove His Claim About Voter Fraud: What You Need to Know
A majority of states will not comply with Trump's effort.
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Trump and South Korean Leader Moon Jae-in Meet Despite Different North Korea Strategies
The two leaders have different visions on how to handle Kim Jong-un.
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Chicago Officers Indicted on Three Felony Counts in Laquan McDonald Murder
McDonald was shot and killed in October 2014.
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Is Trump About to Start a Trade War with China?
The president is reportedly considering slapping tariffs on Chinese steel.
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Has Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Hurt Employment?
The answer is pretty unclear.
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How Has Marijuana Legalization Impacted Driving Safety?
A pair of recently published studies provide some insight.
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Supreme Court Reinstates Parts of Trump’s Travel Ban, Will Hear Case in Fall
A partial victory for the president.
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Supreme Court Furthers Protections for Naturalized U.S. Citizens
Thursday's ruling was unanimous.
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Kushner Heads to Israel, West Bank for First Crack at Peace
Can Kushner achieve the impossible?
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The Trump Doctrine: Let the Pentagon Handle It
Trump's military philosophy is drastically different than Obama's.
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New Jersey Begins Marijuana Legalization Effort
The state would be the ninth to legalize recreational marijuana.
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Macron Wins Large Parliamentary Majority Despite Low Turnout
This is good news for his agenda.
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Supreme Court Will Hear Wisconsin Partisan Gerrymandering Case
The court's ruling could have far-reaching consequences.
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The Congressional Baseball Game: Seven Innings of Unity
The country came together for Steve Scalise.
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Senate Votes to Make it Harder for Trump to Lift Russia Sanctions
The bill passed by a vote of 98-2.
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Mueller’s Apparent Obstruction of Justice Investigation: What You Need to Know
According to recent reports, Mueller is widening the scope of the investigation.
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The GOP Baseball Practice Shooting: What You Need to Know
House Majority Whip Steve Scalise and two police officers were wounded.
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Sessions Asked Congress to Remove Marijuana Protections from Spending Bill
The attorney general is no fan of marijuana.
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Senate Republicans’ Health Care Effort is Cloaked in Secrecy
Democrats are furious over the lack of transparency.
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California Legal Marijuana Market Could Generate $5B, Study Finds
Legalization is set to take effect next January.
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The Siege of Marawi, Philippines: What You Need to Know
Clashes in the city erupted on May 23.
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Reactions to Comey Hearing Illustrate America’s Political Divide
Everybody hears what they want to hear.
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House Republicans Look to Repeal the Dodd-Frank Act
The bill might pass the House, but will face stiff opposition in the Senate.
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Trump’s FBI Director Nominee is Christopher Wray: What You Need to Know
Wray is a former federal prosecutor.
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New Secret Service Director Loosens Agency’s Drug Policy
The agency hopes to attract a few thousand more recruits.
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What Does the Diplomatic Standoff Between Gulf Countries and Qatar Mean for the U.S.?
A handful of Gulf nations cut ties with Qatar on Monday.
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Could Trump Reverse Obama’s Diplomatic Opening with Cuba?
Obama established diplomatic relations with Cuba in 2014.
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Trump Administration Takes Travel Ban Battle to the Supreme Court
The case could provide an interesting litmus test for Neil Gorsuch.
