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Policy Archive

Archives for January 2019

Explainers
Impeachment of the president, explainedImpeachment of the president, explained
Explainers

Will the Democratic House impeach Trump? And how does impeachment work, anyway?

By Andrew Prokop
Criminal Justice
Saudi Arabia begins trial for 11 suspects in Khashoggi murderSaudi Arabia begins trial for 11 suspects in Khashoggi murder
Criminal Justice

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for at least five individuals.

By Jen Kirby
Health Care
17 attorneys general are appealing the court decision overturning Obamacare17 attorneys general are appealing the court decision overturning Obamacare
Health Care

Trump won’t defend the Affordable Care Act. So these Democrats are stepping in.

By Sarah Kliff
Politics
Trump: The wall is mostly built. Also Trump: The shutdown for wall funding is “desperately needed.”Trump: The wall is mostly built. Also Trump: The shutdown for wall funding is “desperately needed.”
Politics

The president’s messaging is incoherent.

By Aaron Rupar
World Politics
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu could be indicted. Here’s what you need to know.Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu could be indicted. Here’s what you need to know.
World Politics

This is the third time Israeli police have recommended that the prime minister be put on trial for corruption charges.

By Alexia Underwood
Politics
The 5 biggest Trump-Russia events to watch for in 2019The 5 biggest Trump-Russia events to watch for in 2019
Politics

Might we finally learn about collusion?

By Alex Ward

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