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Amanda Sakuma

Amanda Sakuma

    Latest articles by Amanda Sakuma

    World Politics
    The last 48 hours in Venezuela news, explainedThe last 48 hours in Venezuela news, explained
    World Politics

    Violent clashes have erupted at the country’s borders with Colombia and Brazil.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Ole Miss basketball players kneel during National Anthem in protest of Confederate rallyOle Miss basketball players kneel during National Anthem in protest of Confederate rally
    Politics

    Roughly 100 pro-Confederate protesters rallied on campus.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Religion
    Top cardinal admits the Catholic Church destroyed files to hide sex abuseTop cardinal admits the Catholic Church destroyed files to hide sex abuse
    Religion

    “The rights of victims were effectively trampled underfoot.”

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Michael Cohen is sharing new information with federal prosecutors about Trump’s inauguration moneyMichael Cohen is sharing new information with federal prosecutors about Trump’s inauguration money
    Politics

    The longtime Trump attorney and fixer reportedly met with the feds last month.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Dianne Feinstein gets into testy exchange with schoolkids over the Green New DealDianne Feinstein gets into testy exchange with schoolkids over the Green New Deal
    Politics

    The student activists confronted the California senator on the Green New Deal.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Explainers
    Jussie Smollett arrested and charged over alleged hate crime attack hoaxJussie Smollett arrested and charged over alleged hate crime attack hoax
    Explainers

    Police arrested and charged the Empire actor for allegedly filing a false police report.

    By Amanda Sakuma and German Lopez
    Politics
    The acting Pentagon chief has yet to say whether Trump’s border wall is militarily necessaryThe acting Pentagon chief has yet to say whether Trump’s border wall is militarily necessary
    Politics

    Patrick Shanahan has the final say on where the Pentagon will find the money.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Culture
    SNL thinks Trump’s border wall makes perfect sense — if you’re “not that smart”SNL thinks Trump’s border wall makes perfect sense — if you’re “not that smart”
    Culture

    Host Don Cheadle took the opportunity to throw shade at the president.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Criminal Justice
    The Aurora shooter had a history of domestic violence and assault. He never should have had a gun.The Aurora shooter had a history of domestic violence and assault. He never should have had a gun.
    Criminal Justice

    Even a background check didn’t prevent Gary Martin from getting a firearm — even though he shouldn’t have been able to.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    The House inquiries into the secret Trump-Putin talks are (slowly) taking shapeThe House inquiries into the secret Trump-Putin talks are (slowly) taking shape
    Politics

    Two powerful House oversight committees are getting their subpoenas ready.

    By Amanda Sakuma