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Anya van Wagtendonk

Anya van Wagtendonk

Freelance Writer

    Latest articles by Anya van Wagtendonk

    Politics
    What is up with that tan line photo of Trump?What is up with that tan line photo of Trump?
    Politics

    The conversation around Trump’s viral tan line is more than skin-deep.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    An area sacred to indigenous groups is being destroyed for Trump’s border wallAn area sacred to indigenous groups is being destroyed for Trump’s border wall
    Politics

    Border wall construction in the Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument is threatening a burial ground and other sacred areas.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Obama and Trump each announced the death of a terrorist leader. They did so very differently.
    Politics

    In tone and substance, the announcements of the deaths of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and Osama bin Laden couldn’t have been more different.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    The hunt for Baghdadi ended, but the war against ISIS will continueThe hunt for Baghdadi ended, but the war against ISIS will continue
    Politics

    Political leaders and experts caution the leader’s death will only hamper ISIS so much.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    World Politics
    Trump says ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is deadTrump says ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead
    World Politics

    “Last night the United States brought the world’s number one terrorist leader to justice,” Trump said. “Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is dead.”

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Top State Department official says ousting ambassador to Ukraine was a White House priorityTop State Department official says ousting ambassador to Ukraine was a White House priority
    Politics

    Philip Reeker testified about Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s removal and the withheld military aid in impeachment inquiry hearings Saturday.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Bernie Sanders has an answer to the eternal question, ‘baby how u feelin’Bernie Sanders has an answer to the eternal question, ‘baby how u feelin’
    Politics

    The senator from Vermont just got a bump from Ariana Grande.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Trump’s latest attempt to block impeachment inquiry testimonies faces a key court battleTrump’s latest attempt to block impeachment inquiry testimonies faces a key court battle
    Politics

    A lawsuit questions whether the White House can block testimonies by claiming “constitutional immunity.”

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    World Politics
    As conflict mounts at Syrian border, US will withdraw almost all its troops from the countryAs conflict mounts at Syrian border, US will withdraw almost all its troops from the country
    World Politics

    Roughly 1,000 troops will be withdrawn as lawmakers push for sanctions against Turkey.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk
    Politics
    Hunter Biden resigns from a Chinese firm amid controversy over his business dealingsHunter Biden resigns from a Chinese firm amid controversy over his business dealings
    Politics

    Biden pledged to avoid even the appearance of conflicts of interest going forward.

    By Anya van Wagtendonk