All posts by Alec Siegel
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Trump to Sign Order on H-1B Visas to Encourage Hiring Americans
The order is part of Trump's larger effort to boost American workers.
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Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly: Marijuana “Not a Factor” in Drug War
Kelly's stance is lightyears away from Jeff Sessions' comments.
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Turkey Passes Referendum Giving President Erdogan Unprecedented Power
Turkey's government will switch from a parliamentary system to a presidential system.
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Trump Gives States More Freedom to Block Family Planning Funds
Trump revoked an Obama-era protection for family planning clinics.
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Meet the Top Contenders in France’s Presidential Election
Nine days out, the race is a total toss up.
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Mike Pence Heads to Seoul as Military Clash with North Korea Looms
U.S. officials threatened a preemptive strike.
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Trump’s Changing Stances: Three Foreign Policies Issues POTUS Has Flipped On
Trump is officially a politician--he's been on a flip-flopping marathon.
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FBI Obtained Warrant to Wiretap Former Trump Aide Carter Page
Page was suspected of being an undercover Russian spy.
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Is Steve Bannon in Trump’s Dog House?
Bannon's star seems to be dimming.
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Why is Populism on the Rise in the U.S. and Europe?
Populism is gaining traction, but its European and American varieties are not identical.
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What You Need to Know About New York’s Tuition-Free College Plan
The Excelsior Scholarship is the first to cover four-year public colleges.
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After Syrian Strike, the U.S.-Russia Relationship Hits a Low Point
Recent developments in Syria have strained the once-thawed relationship.
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Oregon Passes Bill to Protect Marijuana Consumers’ Personal Information
The bill is meant to protect against a crackdown by federal authorities.
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Canada Set to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in July 2018
Some government officials think the target date is too ambitious.
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A Day After the Rule Change, Senate Confirms Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
Gorsuch passed by a vote of 54-45.
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What You Need to Know About the Missile Strike in Syria
The U.S. military launched 59 missiles at a Syrian airfield late Thursday night.
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Where is the House Intel Committee’s Russia Investigation Headed?
A member of the committee gives some insight into its investigation.
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Russia Outlaws Images Depicting Putin as a Gay-Friendly Clown
This is unfortunate, because they're really quite fun.
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What You Need to Know About Susan Rice’s “Unmasking” of Trump Associates
Did she break the law?
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Appeals Court Rules LGBT Discrimination Violates the Civil Rights Act
The ruling was the first of its kind.
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White House: Chemical Attack in Syria is Obama’s Fault
Syrian government forces are thought to have carried out the attack, which killed up to 100 people.
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Could California Become a Sanctuary State for Marijuana Businesses?
A new bill could make the state a safe haven for marijuana growers and sellers.
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What You Need to Know About Jon Ossoff’s Campaign for Georgia’s Sixth
The April 18 election is for a seat left vacant by Tom Price, now the HHS secretary.
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Could Gibraltar Derail the Brexit Negotiations?
The tiny British territory could play a major role in the negotiations.
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John Oliver Blasts America’s Marijuana Laws
The comedian delivered some cutting cannabis commentary.
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Rex Tillerson Faces a Tall Task with his First Visit to Turkey
The visit focused on the joint effort to defeat ISIS, but Turkey has a host of other concerns....
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What You Need to Know About Michael Flynn’s Immunity Request
In exchange for immunity, Flynn offered to testify in the House and Senate Russia investigations.
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Arab Leaders Throw Support Behind Two-State Solution for Israel-Palestine
The issue is a unifying force in a fractured region.
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Seattle Joins the Sanctuary Cities Fight
Seattle is suing the Trump Admin.
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Congress Passes Bill to Roll Back Internet Privacy Protections
Could net neutrality be next to go?
