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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

    Politics
    Alex Jones and a grocery heir helped fund Trump’s rally before the deadly Capitol riotAlex Jones and a grocery heir helped fund Trump’s rally before the deadly Capitol riot
    Politics

    Their contributions were just a part of the $86 million Trump and Republicans raised following the 2020 election.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Two Proud Boys have been charged with conspiracy in the US Capitol insurrectionTwo Proud Boys have been charged with conspiracy in the US Capitol insurrection
    Politics

    Prosecutors say the men conspired to “obstruct, influence, impede, and interfere with law enforcement” during the riot.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Explainers
    Did the New York Times fire an editor over a tweet? The Lauren Wolfe controversy, explained.Did the New York Times fire an editor over a tweet? The Lauren Wolfe controversy, explained.
    Explainers

    A freelance editor for the New York Times tweeted that she had “chills” watching Joe Biden’s plane land.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Joe Biden is president, but Rand Paul still won’t admit the election wasn’t stolenJoe Biden is president, but Rand Paul still won’t admit the election wasn’t stolen
    Politics

    “Can’t you just say the words, ‘This election was not stolen?’”

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    The Arizona GOP censures 3 prominent members for not sufficiently supporting TrumpThe Arizona GOP censures 3 prominent members for not sufficiently supporting Trump
    Politics

    As the state grows increasingly blue, the Arizona Republican Party is tacking to the right.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    World Politics
    Thousands of Russians were arrested in protests supporting Putin critic Alexei NavalnyThousands of Russians were arrested in protests supporting Putin critic Alexei Navalny
    World Politics

    Navalny was recently arrested upon his arrival in Russia from Germany.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump reportedly considered putting an ally willing to dispute election results in charge of the DOJTrump reportedly considered putting an ally willing to dispute election results in charge of the DOJ
    Politics

    The report of more interference efforts comes as the Senate makes plans for its impeachment trial.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Media
    Legendary broadcaster Larry King has died at age 87Legendary broadcaster Larry King has died at age 87
    Media

    The veteran interviewer had been hospitalized with Covid-19 in late 2020.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    As Trump prepares for final presidential pardons, will he attempt to pardon himself?As Trump prepares for final presidential pardons, will he attempt to pardon himself?
    Politics

    Trump is reportedly planning to make more than 100 pardons before leaving office.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump is reportedly considering making Sidney Powell a special counsel on election fraudTrump is reportedly considering making Sidney Powell a special counsel on election fraud
    Politics

    The controversial lawyer has advanced conspiracy theories about the election.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk