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Archives for April 2019

World Politics
The Brexit that never ends: UK asks EU for more time, againThe Brexit that never ends: UK asks EU for more time, again
World Politics

Prime Minister Theresa May requested another short Brexit extension ahead of the April 12 deadline.

By Jen Kirby
Politics
Elizabeth Warren: “We should get rid of the filibuster”Elizabeth Warren: “We should get rid of the filibuster”
Politics

Warren makes the case that the filibuster has perpetuated racism and economic inequality.

By Tara Golshan
Politics
Joe Biden turns inappropriate touching accusations into a punchlineJoe Biden turns inappropriate touching accusations into a punchline
Politics

Biden promised to be more “mindful.” His latest speech suggests he’s not living up to that.

By Aaron Rupar
Politics
Senate Republicans keep blocking a resolution to make the Mueller report publicSenate Republicans keep blocking a resolution to make the Mueller report public
Politics

Their unspoken reasoning: They’re doing it to protect Trump.

By Li Zhou
Politics
Trump just withdrew his nominee to lead ICE — and didn’t really explain whyTrump just withdrew his nominee to lead ICE — and didn’t really explain why
Politics

Homeland Security officials were reportedly “baffled” by the move.

By Dara Lind
Defense & Security
The US military denied it had killed civilians in the war in Somalia — until nowThe US military denied it had killed civilians in the war in Somalia — until now
Defense & Security

After an internal review, it turns out a strike last year killed two civilians.

By Alex Ward
Politics
The Democratic debate over filibuster reform, explainedThe Democratic debate over filibuster reform, explained
Politics

Nobody runs on Senate procedure, but without changing it, nothing is going to happen.

By Matthew Yglesias
Money
MacKenzie Bezos is now the world’s third-richest womanMacKenzie Bezos is now the world’s third-richest woman
Money

Even after the divorce settlement, Jeff Bezos is still the world’s richest man.

By Rebecca Jennings
Money
Rent the Runway will start offering kids’ clothesRent the Runway will start offering kids’ clothes
Money

The sharing economy is coming for younger and younger customers.

By Gaby Del Valle
Money
Amazon is releasing its own AirPod look-alikesAmazon is releasing its own AirPod look-alikes
Money

The Alexa-assisted wireless earbuds are reportedly coming later this year.

By Kaitlyn Tiffany
Politics
The latest jobs report shows why it’s still a workers’ labor marketThe latest jobs report shows why it’s still a workers’ labor market
Politics

Even as the economy slows, companies are still hiring rapidly.

By Alexia Fernández Campbell
Politics
Trump is blaming Mexico for the US’s drug problem. He should blame a failed war on drugs.Trump is blaming Mexico for the US’s drug problem. He should blame a failed war on drugs.
Politics

Trump threatened to close the border “if the drugs don’t stop.” But the problem isn’t Mexico.

By German Lopez
Politics
House Democrats are suing the Trump administration over the border wallHouse Democrats are suing the Trump administration over the border wall
Politics

House Republicans may have established the precedent they need to successfully do so.

By Li Zhou
Explainers
Boeing’s effort to get the 737 Max approved to fly again, explainedBoeing’s effort to get the 737 Max approved to fly again, explained
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Explainers

A bigger problem than a software update.

By Matthew Yglesias
Future Perfect
How to get better at predicting the futureHow to get better at predicting the future
Future Perfect

Forecasting world events is crucial for policy. A new study explores how to do it better.

By Kelsey Piper