All posts by Alec Siegel
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Alec Siegel | March 13, 2017
Is Scotland Headed for a Second Independence Referendum?
Its last independence vote was in 2014.
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Alec Siegel | March 12, 2017
Did Sean Spicer Break a Federal Rule with a Tweet?
Spicer got a little too excited over the February jobs report.
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Alec Siegel | March 11, 2017
Congress Passes Bill That Charts Ambitious New Path for NASA
The bill includes plans for travel to Mars.
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Alec Siegel | March 10, 2017
Can Scott Pruitt Unravel the EPA’s Endangerment Finding?
It would be a steep challenge, but that doesn't mean he doesn't intend to try.
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Alec Siegel | March 10, 2017
Is the U.S. Considering a Military Response to North Korea?
Tensions continue to mount.
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Alec Siegel | March 9, 2017
Hawaii AG Files Lawsuit Over Trump’s Revised Travel Ban
But is the new order vulnerable enough to be shot down in court?
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Alec Siegel | March 8, 2017
What You Need to Know About the WikiLeaks CIA Document Dump
How do the CIA leaks differ from the Snowden leaks?
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Alec Siegel | March 8, 2017
Israel Announces it Will Decriminalize Recreational Marijuana Use
Penalties will shift from jail time to fines.
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Alec Siegel | March 7, 2017
What You Need to Know About the New GOP Health Care Plan
The first draft is in.
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Alec Siegel | March 7, 2017
SCOTUS Declines Hearing for Gavin Grimm Case, Issues Ruling on Jury Secrecy
Here's the latest SCOTUS news!
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Alec Siegel | March 6, 2017
Here Are Five Obama-era Regulations Trump Has Worked to Scrap
Trump has frozen, suspended, or revoked 90 Obama-era regulations.
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Alec Siegel | March 4, 2017
Meet Greyball: Uber’s Tool to Evade Officials Around the World
The ridesharing giant's latest scandal.
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Alec Siegel | March 3, 2017
SXSW Contract Threatens to Report Artists to U.S. Immigration Authorities
At least one act has already canceled its performance.
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Alec Siegel | March 2, 2017
What Would a “Merit-Based” Immigration System Look Like?
Trump floated the idea during a recent address to Congress.
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Alec Siegel | March 2, 2017
Should Jeff Sessions Recuse Himself from the Russia-Trump Investigation?
Many Democrats and Republicans think so, and some said he should resign.
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Alec Siegel | March 2, 2017
Vice Chairman of Samsung Indicted on Corruption Charges
Lee Jae-yong is accused of bribery and embezzlement.
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Alec Siegel | March 1, 2017
Trump Adopts New Tone, Same Ideas, in Congressional Address
Sure, he was "presidential." But did he say anything new?
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Alec Siegel | March 1, 2017
A Cannabis Gym is Opening in San Francisco
Where muscles and marijuana are equally welcome.
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Alec Siegel | February 28, 2017
Meet Geert Wilders, the “Dutch Donald Trump”
Trump-esque in both hairstyle and message.
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Alec Siegel | February 28, 2017
Trump’s Budget Blueprint Seeks Dramatic Military Spending Increase
Agencies, like the EPA, could suffer as a result.
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Alec Siegel | February 27, 2017
Pediatricians’ Group Issues New Guidelines Regarding Kids and Marijuana
Pediatricians are adapting to looser marijuana laws.
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Alec Siegel | February 27, 2017
Did Kim Jong-un Order the Assassination of His Half-Brother?
The two are estranged half-brothers.
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Alec Siegel | February 24, 2017
Jeff Sessions: Justice Department Will Continue Using Private Prisons
Sessions is rescinding an Obama-era directive to phase out private prison use.
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Alec Siegel | February 24, 2017
Will the Trump Administration Crack Down on Marijuana?
On Thursday, Sean Spicer indicated that it could happen.
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Alec Siegel | February 24, 2017
How Much Does it Cost to Protect Trump Tower?
Less than the NYPD initially expected.
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Alec Siegel | February 23, 2017
Trump Administration Reverses Federal Transgender Protection Rules
An internal rift almost lost Betsy DeVos her job.
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Alec Siegel | February 23, 2017
China Bans Coal Imports from North Korea: What Does the Move Mean?
China responds to Trump's critiques.
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Alec Siegel | February 22, 2017
Homeland Security Broadens the Scope of Immigration Enforcement
The new guidelines call for more immigration officers and detention facilities.
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Alec Siegel | February 22, 2017
Meet the New National Security Adviser: H.R. McMaster
Will he be able to assert influence over Trump and Steve Bannon?
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Alec Siegel | February 21, 2017
Trump Pledges to Fight Bigotry During African American History Museum Visit
Trump was accompanied by Ben Carson and Omarosa.