Politics
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Trump’s Border Wall: the Issue That Could Shut Down the Government
Alec Siegel | April 24, 2017Congress is at odds with the administration's desire to have the government fund the wall.
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State of Georgia Sued Over Alleged Voter Suppression
Austin Elias-De Jesus | April 22, 2017A look at the lawsuit claiming that Georgia is suppressing voters for the June run-off.
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What You Need to Know About the GOP’s Second Health Care Attempt
Alec Siegel | April 21, 2017A vote could come as early as next week.
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Is Republican Congressman Jason Chaffetz Stepping Down Early?
Alec Siegel | April 20, 2017He said he might, a day after announcing he wouldn't run for re-election.
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First DREAMer Deported by Trump Files Federal Complaint
Alec Siegel | April 20, 2017Juan Manuel Montes was deported to Mexico on February 17.
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VA Announces New Program Allowing Veterans to Get Treatment at CVS
Alec Siegel | April 19, 2017The program is limited to vets in the Phoenix area.
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Trump to Sign Order on H-1B Visas to Encourage Hiring Americans
Alec Siegel | April 18, 2017The order is part of Trump's larger effort to boost American workers.
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Trump Gives States More Freedom to Block Family Planning Funds
Alec Siegel | April 15, 2017Trump revoked an Obama-era protection for family planning clinics.
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Trump’s Changing Stances: Three Foreign Policies Issues POTUS Has Flipped On
Alec Siegel | April 13, 2017Trump is officially a politician--he's been on a flip-flopping marathon.
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Is Steve Bannon in Trump’s Dog House?
Alec Siegel | April 13, 2017Bannon's star seems to be dimming.
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Why is Populism on the Rise in the U.S. and Europe?
Alec Siegel | April 12, 2017Populism is gaining traction, but its European and American varieties are not identical.
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After Syrian Strike, the U.S.-Russia Relationship Hits a Low Point
Alec Siegel | April 12, 2017Recent developments in Syria have strained the once-thawed relationship.
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A Day After the Rule Change, Senate Confirms Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
Alec Siegel | April 7, 2017Gorsuch passed by a vote of 54-45.
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What You Need to Know About the Missile Strike in Syria
Alec Siegel | April 7, 2017The 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?
Alec Siegel | April 7, 2017A member of the committee gives some insight into its investigation.
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Devin Nunes Steps Away from House Investigation into Russia
Emma Von Zeipel | April 6, 2017Here's what's going on.
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What You Need to Know About Susan Rice’s “Unmasking” of Trump Associates
Alec Siegel | April 6, 2017Did she break the law?
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What You Need to Know About Jon Ossoff’s Campaign for Georgia’s Sixth
Alec Siegel | April 4, 2017The April 18 election is for a seat left vacant by Tom Price, now the HHS secretary.
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What You Need to Know About the Senate Intelligence Committee’s Russia Probe
Austin Elias-De Jesus | March 31, 2017A look at where we are with the Senate Intelligence Committee's Russia investigation
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What You Need to Know About Michael Flynn’s Immunity Request
Alec Siegel | March 31, 2017In exchange for immunity, Flynn offered to testify in the House and Senate Russia investigations.
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Mike Pence Casts Tie-Breaking Vote Allowing States to Defund Family Planning Services
Emma Von Zeipel | March 31, 2017The vote was 50-50, mostly along party lines.
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People Around the Country Are Protesting ICE Arrests and Deportations
Austin Elias-De Jesus | March 30, 2017People around the country are not fond of what ICE is doing.
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Seattle Joins the Sanctuary Cities Fight
Alec Siegel | March 30, 2017Seattle is suing the Trump Admin.
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Trump’s Policies Could Further Damage Ailing Immigration Courts
Callum Cleary | March 28, 2017Policies aimed at increasing immigration enforcement could force it to a grinding halt.
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Looks Like the Bathroom Bill Will Cost North Carolina Billions
Emma Von Zeipel | March 27, 2017Will North Carolina finally cave?
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#KillTheBill Is Now a Reality, Twitter Has Some Fun
Alec Siegel | March 24, 2017Next up on the Republican agenda: tax reform.
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Senators Introduce Bill to Slap Further Sanctions on Iran
Alec Siegel | March 24, 2017The bill is a bipartisan effort.
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Trump to House Republicans: Support Health Care Bill or Obamacare Stays
Alec Siegel | March 24, 2017A vote is expected Friday afternoon.
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Democrats Signal That They Will Filibuster The Gorsuch Vote
Alec Siegel | March 23, 2017Gorsuch needs 60 votes; there are 52 Republican Senators.
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Did Devin Nunes Reveal Any New Information About Trump’s Wiretap Claim?
Alec Siegel | March 23, 2017The short answer: not really.