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Archives for January 2019

Why Trump’s withdrawal from Syria is bad news for Israel — and good news for Iran
Politics

It could turn a simmering conflict into something much more dangerous.

By Michal Kranz
Money
Why are fancy bathrooms all over Instagram?Why are fancy bathrooms all over Instagram?
Money

Hotels and restaurants are hoping you’ll take a selfie in one of their novelty bathrooms.

By Chavie Lieber
Politics
9 lawmakers to watch in the new Congress9 lawmakers to watch in the new Congress
Politics

Democrats have officially taken control of the House.

By Li Zhou and Ella Nilsen
Politics
The incoming House Democratic majority’s agenda, explainedThe incoming House Democratic majority’s agenda, explained
Politics

Universal background checks, prescription drug prices, infrastructure — here’s everything House Democrats have on their to-do list.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
New polling shows voters — including independents — want Congress to pass an anti-corruption billNew polling shows voters — including independents — want Congress to pass an anti-corruption bill
Politics

Democrats’ anti-corruption bill HR 1 has good poll numbers behind it. But can they make it law?

By Ella Nilsen
World Politics
Russia formally charged an American for espionage. Here’s what we know.Russia formally charged an American for espionage. Here’s what we know.
World Politics

Paul Whelan, a former Marine, was arrested over the weekend while attending a wedding in Moscow.

By Jen Kirby
archives
Vox Sentences: 12 days of government shutdownVox Sentences: 12 days of government shutdown
archives

The government shutdown continues; a US citizen is being detained in Russia.

By Ella Nilsen and Dylan Matthews
Explainers
What you need to know about Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s new far-right presidentWhat you need to know about Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil’s new far-right president
Explainers

Bolsonaro took office on January 1, repeating many of his hardline campaign promises.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Democrats have a plan to reopen the government. Republicans aren’t interested.Democrats have a plan to reopen the government. Republicans aren’t interested.
Politics

It’s day 12 of a partial government shutdown — and lawmakers are still at an impasse.

By Li Zhou
Money
Credit card rewards could become harder to earnCredit card rewards could become harder to earn
Money

Credit card companies might be scaling back on points and rewards.

By Chavie Lieber
Science
This is the farthest object humanity has ever exploredThis is the farthest object humanity has ever explored
Science

The New Horizons spacecraft sent back a photo of a very distant snowman-shaped object a billion miles past Pluto.

By Brian Resnick
Future Perfect
Study: the kidney shortage kills more than 40,000 people a yearStudy: the kidney shortage kills more than 40,000 people a year
Future Perfect

You can help.

By Dylan Matthews
Politics
Ryan Zinke has resigned as interior secretaryRyan Zinke has resigned as interior secretary
Politics

Zinke made his mark opening huge swaths of public lands to fossil fuel interests and still faces numerous ethics investigations.

By Umair Irfan
Video
How one designer created the “look” of jazzHow one designer created the “look” of jazz
Play
Video

Blue Note Records created the visual identity of modern jazz.

By Estelle Caswell
Politics
House Democrats are making changes to decentralize powerHouse Democrats are making changes to decentralize power
Politics

Democrats are proposing a return to regular order in their new rules package, making it easier for bipartisan bills to make it to the floor.

By Ella Nilsen