All posts by Alec Siegel
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The Three Countries Not Invested in Paris Climate Deal: Syria, Nicaragua…and the U.S.
After Trump's decision to leave the deal, its now 194-3.
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Trump to Keep U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv: What You Need to Know
Trump announced on Thursday that the U.S. will keep its embassy in Tel Aviv.
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Two LA Cops Who Shot a Homeless Couple
It was a unanimous decision.
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Lebanon Bans Screenings of New “Wonder Woman” Film
Because the film's lead actress, Gal Gadot, is Israeli.
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Where Do the Trump Team and Congress Stand on the Paris Climate Accord?
Reports indicate that Trump will withdraw the U.S. from the climate deal.
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Pentagon Tests Defense System Designed to Thwart North Korean Missiles
The test comes amid increasing provocations by North Korea.
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Detroit’s Medical Marijuana Dispensaries are Closing by the Hundreds
City officials have embarked on a large-scale effort to reign in dispensaries.
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Man Sues Little Caesars for $100 Million Claiming it Mislabeled a Pizza “Halal”
Mohamad Bazzi believes his pizza was topped with pork pepperoni.
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From California to France: Five Elections to Look Out for in June
Democratic rights will be on full display.
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In Speech at NATO HQ, Trump Implores Members to Pay More for Defense
But he did not explicitly endorse the alliance's promise of collective defense.
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Thousands Protest McDonald’s Wages, Demand $15 Per Hour
The protests were in Chicago, timed with the annual shareholders' meeting.
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Same-Sex Marriage in Taiwan Gets a Huge Boost from Supreme Court Ruling
Full legalization is expected within two years.
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Vermont Governor Rejects Marijuana Legalization Bill
Vermont would have become the ninth state to legalize recreational pot.
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What’s the Deal with the Republican Tax Plan?
Can the Republican-held Congress pass tax reform legislation?
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Fox News Retracts Seth Rich Conspiracy Theory
Will the Rich family take legal action?
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Supreme Court Finds Racial Bias in North Carolina Gerrymandering
The decision could have far-reaching consequences.
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California’s Prop 64 Will Reduce Sentences for Some Nonviolent Offenders
Prop 64 did more than just legalize recreational marijuana.
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Trump Embraces Saudi Arabia and Rebukes Iran
During his speech in Riyadh, Trump drew a clear line between friend and enemy.
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Trio of Senators Seek to Ban Former Members of Congress from Lobbying
Lobbying has been a lucrative career for former congressmen.
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Arrests of Undocumented Immigrants Jump 38 Percent in Trump’s First Three Months
Roughly 75 percent of those detained have criminal records.
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Anthony Weiner Pleads Guilty in Sexting Case with 15-Year-Old Girl
The former congressman will register as a sex offender.
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Who Are the Top Candidates to Replace James Comey as FBI Director?
Meet the top four candidates.
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Is America’s Relationship with Israel in Danger?
Israel and the U.S. have maintained a vital partnership for decades.
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What Exactly is “Obstruction of Justice”?
Is Trump guilty of obstructing justice?
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New Jersey Senator Proposes Marijuana Legalization Measure
The senator said his goal is to lay the groundwork for legalization under the next governor.
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U.S. and South Korean Officials Outline New Approach to North Korea
The four-step plan includes "sanctions and dialogue."
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Trump Confirms He Shared Classified Intel with Russian Officials
Yet another controversy is shaking the Trump White House.
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Definition of “Open and Public” Marijuana Use Still Hazy in Colorado
Five years after legalization, lawmakers are still at odds over consequential details.
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Sessions Undermines Bipartisan Push for Criminal Justice Reform
Sessions recently called on prosecutors to pursue the strictest sentences--even for non-violent offenders.
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Senate Overwhelmingly Approves U.S. Trade Rep Robert Lighthizer
The quest to renegotiate NAFTA can now begin.
