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Amanda Sakuma

Amanda Sakuma

Amanda is a reporter based in New York.

Latest articles by Amanda Sakuma

World Politics
A power struggle over Tripoli threatens to push Libya further into chaosA power struggle over Tripoli threatens to push Libya further into chaos
World Politics

As each side launches airstrikes, US troops evacuate the city.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Trump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar hours after a supporter was charged with threatening to kill herTrump attacks Rep. Ilhan Omar hours after a supporter was charged with threatening to kill her
Politics

He wants to drive a wedge between Jewish voters and the Democratic Party.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
SNL roasts Joe Biden with sensitivity training on how to ditch his “touchy-feely stuff”SNL roasts Joe Biden with sensitivity training on how to ditch his “touchy-feely stuff”
Culture

Saturday Night Live alum Jason Sudeikis reprises his role as Biden.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Trump’s lawyer calls Democrats’ demands for tax returns “a gross abuse of power”Trump’s lawyer calls Democrats’ demands for tax returns “a gross abuse of power”
Politics

It’s the beginning of what may become a drawn out legal battle.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
A pro-gun activist lobbied for “constitutional carry” by showing up at Texas lawmakers’ homes. Now the bill is DOA.A pro-gun activist lobbied for “constitutional carry” by showing up at Texas lawmakers’ homes. Now the bill is DOA.
Politics

The bill would have allowed gun-owners to carry concealed firearms without a permit.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Trump’s Fed pick, Stephen Moore, was held in contempt of court for failing to pay ex-wife more than $300,000Trump’s Fed pick, Stephen Moore, was held in contempt of court for failing to pay ex-wife more than $300,000
Politics

It’s just the latest unflattering headline for the controversial nominee.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
Joe Biden responds to allegations: he “never” acted inappropriately around womenJoe Biden responds to allegations: he “never” acted inappropriately around women
Politics

Former Nevada lawmaker Lucy Flores says differently.

By Amanda Sakuma
archives
Alex Jones blames “psychosis” for his Sandy Hook conspiraciesAlex Jones blames “psychosis” for his Sandy Hook conspiracies
archives

He now admits the shooting massacre was not a hoax.

By Amanda Sakuma
Culture
SNL cold open roasts the Mueller report rolloutSNL cold open roasts the Mueller report rollout
Culture

Robert De Niro reprises his role as Mueller.

By Amanda Sakuma
Politics
House Democrats want answers on why a citizenship question was added to the 2020 censusHouse Democrats want answers on why a citizenship question was added to the 2020 census
Politics

An oversight panel may soon begin issuing subpoenas.

By Amanda Sakuma

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