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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

    World Politics
    In leaked memos, Britain’s ambassador to the US calls Trump “clumsy and inept”In leaked memos, Britain’s ambassador to the US calls Trump “clumsy and inept”
    World Politics

    The British government defended the memos, saying they met Downing Street’s expectations of “honest, unvarnished assessment[s].”

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Gender
    Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex trafficking chargesBillionaire Jeffrey Epstein arrested on sex trafficking charges
    Gender

    Epstein faced similar charges in 2008 but signed a deal to limit his time behind bars.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    archives
    Earthquakes shook California this week. More could come, but predicting them isn’t easy.Earthquakes shook California this week. More could come, but predicting them isn’t easy.
    archives

    Seismologists say more earthquakes could be on the way, but technological limitations makes it difficult to tell when they could strike.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Border Patrol leadership reportedly knew about derogatory Facebook group for yearsBorder Patrol leadership reportedly knew about derogatory Facebook group for years
    Politics

    Agents reportedly flagged posts from the group to leadership as early as 2016.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    As immigrant children go without soap and toothbrushes, Trump and Pence say Congress is to blameAs immigrant children go without soap and toothbrushes, Trump and Pence say Congress is to blame
    Politics

    Lawyers visiting a detention center in Texas found children there lacked basic necessities. Trump and Pence blame Congress.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    After cancelling a retaliatory strike on Iran, Trump warns: “If they do something else, it’ll be double”After cancelling a retaliatory strike on Iran, Trump warns: “If they do something else, it’ll be double”
    Politics

    Trump said he wants a new nuclear deal, and suggested he’d be willing to lift sanctions in exchange.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    World Politics
    Trump called off a military strike against Iran. The US targeted its computer systems instead.Trump called off a military strike against Iran. The US targeted its computer systems instead.
    World Politics

    The US struck a spy agency and missile control systems.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk

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