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Amanda Sakuma

Amanda Sakuma

    Latest articles by Amanda Sakuma

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    Trump orders federal pay freeze for 2019Trump orders federal pay freeze for 2019
    Politics

    It comes at the worst time: in the middle of a government shutdown.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    Trump is using the deaths of 2 migrant children to push for his border wallTrump is using the deaths of 2 migrant children to push for his border wall
    Politics

    The president says Democrats are to blame for the 8-year-old Guatemalan boy who died in Border Patrol custody on Christmas Eve.

    By Amanda Sakuma
    Politics
    2020 Democratic hopefuls are under pressure to build diverse teams2020 Democratic hopefuls are under pressure to build diverse teams
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    Progressives are starting to ask for campaign staffs that reflect the candidates’ — and America’s — racial and gender diversity.

    By Amanda Sakuma
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    Trump threatens to shut down the border for the 3rd time in 3 monthsTrump threatens to shut down the border for the 3rd time in 3 months
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    Closing it entirely would be a logistical nightmare and could spark an international trade dispute.

    By Amanda Sakuma
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    Facebook reportedly used anti-Semitic attacks to discredit its criticsFacebook reportedly used anti-Semitic attacks to discredit its critics
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    A new blockbuster report dives into the questionable tactics behind Facebook’s crisis management.

    By Amanda Sakuma
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    White House argues Trump has “broad discretion” to ban reportersWhite House argues Trump has “broad discretion” to ban reporters
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    The Trump administration is not backing down after CNN’s lawsuit seeking to reinstate Jim Acosta’s press credentials.

    By Amanda Sakuma