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Archives for April 2019

Politics
AG William Barr’s opening statement to the Senate Judiciary CommitteeAG William Barr’s opening statement to the Senate Judiciary Committee
Politics

The attorney general’s remarks were released ahead of his appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

By Jen Kirby
World Politics
Mueller to Attorney General Barr: You “did not fully capture” my reportMueller to Attorney General Barr: You “did not fully capture” my report
World Politics

For the soft-spoken special counsel, that is quite the statement.

By Alex Ward
archives
Vox Sentences: Trump wants asylum seekers to pay upVox Sentences: Trump wants asylum seekers to pay up
archives

Trump is trying to make seeking asylum even harder; the leader of ISIS resurfaces after rumors of his death.

By Catherine Kim
Politics
Senate Republicans raise concerns about Stephen Moore’s sexist writingsSenate Republicans raise concerns about Stephen Moore’s sexist writings
Politics

If pressure continues to build, he could be forced to withdraw, much like Herman Cain.

By Li Zhou
Politics
3 key moments from the House’s first-ever Medicare-for-all hearing3 key moments from the House’s first-ever Medicare-for-all hearing
Politics

“I needed Medicare-for-all yesterday. Millions of people need it today. The time to pass this law is now,” said one activist.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
William Barr will testify about the Mueller report this week. Here’s what you should know.William Barr will testify about the Mueller report this week. Here’s what you should know.
Politics

The attorney general appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.

By Jen Kirby
Explainers
Trump and Democrats’ “excellent,” maybe-doomed meeting on a $2 trillion infrastructure plan, explainedTrump and Democrats’ “excellent,” maybe-doomed meeting on a $2 trillion infrastructure plan, explained
Explainers

They didn’t get to the tough stuff, like how they’ll pay for it.

By Ella Nilsen
Politics
Jacob Wohl, the Trump internet activist cashing in on conspiracy theories, explainedJacob Wohl, the Trump internet activist cashing in on conspiracy theories, explained
Politics

Why a failed teen hedge fund manager tried to launch a smear campaign against Pete Buttigieg and keeps pushing far-right conspiracy theories.

By Jane Coaston
Defense & Security
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has launched a military uprising to topple MaduroVenezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has launched a military uprising to topple Maduro
Defense & Security

It’s unclear if it will work.

By Alex Ward
Money
Should chopped-up cauliflower be advertised as “rice”? Not according to rice farmers.Should chopped-up cauliflower be advertised as “rice”? Not according to rice farmers.
Money

A bill prohibiting companies from advertising non-rice products as “rice” may soon pass in Louisiana.

By Gaby Del Valle
Culture
Does Avengers: Endgame’s plan to defeat Thanos make any sense? We discuss.Does Avengers: Endgame’s plan to defeat Thanos make any sense? We discuss.
Culture

Endgame’s implausible “heist” plot could have ruined the movie. Instead, we loved it.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Allegra Frank and 1 more
Money
More than 100 LuLaRoe sellers have filed for bankruptcyMore than 100 LuLaRoe sellers have filed for bankruptcy
Money

LuLaRoe claims to offer financial freedom. But some sellers are facing financial ruin instead.

By Chavie Lieber
Money
The Motorola Razr was the coolest flip phone ever. Can it be revived?The Motorola Razr was the coolest flip phone ever. Can it be revived?
Money

Leaked images show what a Razr will look like as a foldable smartphone.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
World Politics
Iran’s foreign minister says his beef is with Trump’s advisers and allies — not TrumpIran’s foreign minister says his beef is with Trump’s advisers and allies — not Trump
World Politics

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif said he believes Trump has no interest in war — but that’s not the case for some in his administration or other foreign allies.

By Jen Kirby
Culture
How John Singleton changed the world with Boyz n the HoodHow John Singleton changed the world with Boyz n the Hood
Culture

The groundbreaking filmmaker, who died on April 29, transformed how black lives are portrayed on screen.

By Alissa Wilkinson