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Politics
White House Bans Reporters From Press Briefing: What You Need to Know
Emma Von Zeipel | February 25, 2017The New York Times, CNN, and LA Times were all excluded.
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Weird News
This Arizona Governor Candidate Just Aired His Entire Sexual History
Alexis Evans | February 25, 2017Will this strategy work in his favor?
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Politics
Jeff Sessions: Justice Department Will Continue Using Private Prisons
Alec Siegel | February 24, 2017Sessions is rescinding an Obama-era directive to phase out private prison use.
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Humor
Wayne LaPierre Says Paid Protesters Make $1,500 a Week: Where Can I Sign Up?
Anneliese Mahoney | February 24, 2017That's almost $80,000 a year.
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Politics
What’s Up at CPAC?: Attacks on “Fake News” and Russian-Themed Trump Flags
Emma Von Zeipel | February 24, 2017Trump also claimed that the lines were long, despite evidence to the contrary.
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Cannabis in America
Will the Trump Administration Crack Down on Marijuana?
Alec Siegel | February 24, 2017On Thursday, Sean Spicer indicated that it could happen.
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Energy and Environment
Dakota Access Pipeline Protesters Leave Campsite Before Evacuation Deadline
Victoria Sheridan | February 24, 2017They could be headed to Washington, D.C. next.
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RantCrush
RantCrush Top 5: February 24, 2017
Emma Von Zeipel | February 24, 2017Don't miss the last crushing rants of the week!
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Politics
How Much Does it Cost to Protect Trump Tower?
Alec Siegel | February 24, 2017Less than the NYPD initially expected.
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Politics
No Food Stamps for Sweets: Unjust Welfare Conditionality
Callum Cleary | February 23, 2017While banning sugary food from the SNAP shopping list may seem like a good idea, it won't do any...
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Society and Culture
The Texas War on Wild Pigs: The “Hog Apocalypse” is Here
Emma Von Zeipel | February 23, 2017Texas is weighing a controversial method to get rid of its problem.
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Politics
A Bigly Problem: Translating Donald Trump Creates Headaches for Interpreters
Anneliese Mahoney | February 23, 2017After all, even Americans sometimes have a hard time understanding him.
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Education
Trump Administration Reverses Federal Transgender Protection Rules
Alec Siegel | February 23, 2017An internal rift almost lost Betsy DeVos her job.
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News
Protests Erupt in Anaheim After Off-Duty Cop Fires Gun in Altercation With Teens
Alexis Evans | February 23, 2017"I didn’t say that, I said I’m going to sue you," said 13-year-old Christian Dorscht.
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Law
Federal Court Rules Assault Rifles Aren’t Protected by Second Amendment
Alexis Evans | February 23, 2017The court ruled that Maryland's Firearm Safety Act of 2013 stands.
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World
China Bans Coal Imports from North Korea: What Does the Move Mean?
Alec Siegel | February 23, 2017China responds to Trump's critiques.
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RantCrush
RantCrush Top 5: February 23, 2017
Emma Von Zeipel | February 23, 2017The top rants for your Thursday afternoon.
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Law
SCOTUS Overturns Death Sentence for Black Man Whose Lawyer Called Racist Witness
Emma Von Zeipel | February 23, 2017Duane Buck will now have another chance.
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Energy & Environment
The “Black Snake”: Unpacking the Dakota Access Pipeline
Nicole Zub | February 23, 2017The Dakota Pipeline has stirred up quite a bit of turmoil.
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Humor
Should We Be Worried About the Washington Post’s New Slogan?
Anneliese Mahoney | February 22, 2017Like seriously, are you guys ok?
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Society and Culture
Chicken With a Side of Tax Inversion?: A Look at the Popeyes Sale
Austin Elias-De Jesus | February 22, 2017Popeyes was just bought by Canadian-based company RBI.
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Politics
Homeland Security Broadens the Scope of Immigration Enforcement
Alec Siegel | February 22, 2017The new guidelines call for more immigration officers and detention facilities.
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Society and Culture
A European Task Force is Battling Fake News, One Story at a Time
Emma Von Zeipel | February 22, 2017They can't even keep up with all the fake news.
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RantCrush
RantCrush Top 5: February 22, 2017
Emma Von Zeipel | February 22, 2017How do you feel about pineapple on pizza?
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Law
SCOTUS Weighs Case of Teen Shot in Mexico by U.S. Border Patrol
Alexis Evans | February 22, 2017Is the Mexican teen protected by the Constitution?