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Amanda Sakuma

Amanda Sakuma

    Latest articles by Amanda Sakuma

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    Rudy Giuliani just muddied the waters even more about the 2016 Trump Tower Moscow talksRudy Giuliani just muddied the waters even more about the 2016 Trump Tower Moscow talks
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    The president’s lawyer says Trump Organization had “an active proposal” in Russia until October, November 2016.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Immigration hardliners outraged over Trump’s proposed shutdown dealImmigration hardliners outraged over Trump’s proposed shutdown deal
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    Democrats aren’t the only ones who think the deal should be dead on arrival.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    White students in MAGA gear taunt Native American eldersWhite students in MAGA gear taunt Native American elders
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    In a viral video, teens appear to confront Nathan Phillips, a veteran and member of the Omaha tribe.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Culture
    SNL tests Trump’s negotiating prowess in ‘Deal or No Deal’: Government Shutdown EditionSNL tests Trump’s negotiating prowess in ‘Deal or No Deal’: Government Shutdown Edition
    Culture

    Kate McKinnon’s Nancy Pelosi is drunk on her own power.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Why Trump and Pelosi are caught in a bitter, petty game of one-upmanshipWhy Trump and Pelosi are caught in a bitter, petty game of one-upmanship
    Politics

    The Trump vs. Pelosi shutdown travel fight, explained.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Trump reportedly has a new proposal to end the shutdownTrump reportedly has a new proposal to end the shutdown
    Politics

    The president is expected to offer concessions to Democrats Saturday — but he still wants a border wall.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Why thousands of Los Angeles teachers are going on strikeWhy thousands of Los Angeles teachers are going on strike
    Politics

    The second-largest school district in the country joins a growing national movement for better school funding and higher teacher pay.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    New polls show Americans blame Trump and the GOP for the shutdownNew polls show Americans blame Trump and the GOP for the shutdown
    Politics

    Just under a quarter of all Americans (24 percent) agree the situation at the border is as bad Trump makes it out to be.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Trump reportedly hid details of his meetings with Putin from his own administrationTrump reportedly hid details of his meetings with Putin from his own administration
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    House Democrats are already promising to launch an investigation into Trump’s secret dealings with Russia.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Trump wants credit for staying at the White House over weekends while the shutdown drags onTrump wants credit for staying at the White House over weekends while the shutdown drags on
    Politics

    Trump is blaming Democrats for being away on “vacation” while he sits alone in the Oval Office.

    By Amanda Sakuma