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Alexia Underwood

Alexia Underwood

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Alexia Underwood

    Politics
    Read: Trump’s bizarre, rambling solo press conference on Kavanaugh, Rosenstein, and moreRead: Trump’s bizarre, rambling solo press conference on Kavanaugh, Rosenstein, and more
    Politics

    Trump addressed the Kavanaugh allegations in a truly bizarre news conference Wednesday. Read for yourself.

    By Alexia Underwood and Jennifer Williams
    Politics
    Trump says Palestinians will “absolutely” come to the negotiating table — because he cut their aidTrump says Palestinians will “absolutely” come to the negotiating table — because he cut their aid
    Politics

    The president’s remarks came at a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

    By Alexia Underwood
    Politics
    Trump plans to shutter the Palestine Liberation Organization office in WashingtonTrump plans to shutter the Palestine Liberation Organization office in Washington
    Politics

    It’s the latest attempt to pressure Palestinians to participate in a US-sponsored peace plan.

    By Alexia Underwood
    Politics
    Iran’s former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is tweeting about Colin Kaepernick because 2018Iran’s former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is tweeting about Colin Kaepernick because 2018
    Politics

    He also tweeted about Serena Williams last week.

    By Alexia Underwood
    Politics
    The US plans to end all support for UN agency that aids Palestinian refugeesThe US plans to end all support for UN agency that aids Palestinian refugees
    Politics

    The organization provides food, education, and health care for nearly 5 million refugees.

    By Alexia Underwood
    Culture
    European museums may “loan” stolen artifacts back to countries in AfricaEuropean museums may “loan” stolen artifacts back to countries in Africa
    Culture

    Some museums are discussing how to deal with objects obtained in an illegal or illegitimate way.

    By Alexia Underwood
    Explainers
    How Ahed Tamimi, a 17-year-old Palestinian activist, became an international iconHow Ahed Tamimi, a 17-year-old Palestinian activist, became an international icon
    Explainers

    She was just released after spending eight months in an Israeli prison.

    By Alexia Underwood
    Explainers
    The sudden end of the Ethiopia-Eritrea war, explainedThe sudden end of the Ethiopia-Eritrea war, explained
    Explainers

    After 20 years of conflict, the two countries have reconciled. What happens now?

    By Alexia Underwood
    Politics
    Montenegro wants you to know it is not about to start World War IIIMontenegro wants you to know it is not about to start World War III
    Politics

    President Trump said that the small country is full of “very aggressive” people.

    By Alexia Underwood
    Politics
    Read: FBI agent Peter Strzok’s opening statement before CongressRead: FBI agent Peter Strzok’s opening statement before Congress
    Politics

    Republicans have seized upon Strzok’s text messages as evidence of anti Trump bias in the Mueller investigation.

    By Alexia Underwood