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Katelyn Burns

Katelyn Burns

Former PT Political Writer

    Latest articles by Katelyn Burns

    Politics
    Democratic candidates aren’t happy about new debate rules that seem to benefit BloombergDemocratic candidates aren’t happy about new debate rules that seem to benefit Bloomberg
    Politics

    Candidates who have argued for rule changes that would have increased the debate stages’ diversity aren’t for the new rules.

    By Katelyn Burns
    LGBTQ
    Why Republicans are suddenly in a rush to regulate every trans kid’s pubertyWhy Republicans are suddenly in a rush to regulate every trans kid’s puberty
    LGBTQ

    Proposals in eight states would ban puberty blockers and hormones for trans minors.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Trump is diverting another $7.2 billion in military funds to build his border wallTrump is diverting another $7.2 billion in military funds to build his border wall
    Politics

    The funds transfer would bring the total amount devoted to border wall construction under Trump to $18.4 billion.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Nancy Pelosi explains what Democrats gained by holding onto the articles of impeachmentNancy Pelosi explains what Democrats gained by holding onto the articles of impeachment
    Politics

    The wins include the public’s desire to hear from witnesses and the release of new evidence that’s strengthened the case for impeachment.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    The Trump administration is still struggling to get its story straight on why it killed SoleimaniThe Trump administration is still struggling to get its story straight on why it killed Soleimani
    Politics

    Trump said Soleimani was planning attacks on “four US embassies,” but Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he “didn’t see” intelligence about such strikes.

    By Katelyn Burns
    World Politics
    Trump demands Iran allow new anti-government protests to continueTrump demands Iran allow new anti-government protests to continue
    World Politics

    Protesters lashed out at the Iranian government following its admission it accidentally shot down a passenger plane.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to not rule on Obamacare until after the 2020 electionThe Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to not rule on Obamacare until after the 2020 election
    Politics

    Democrats have asked the Supreme Court to hear a case that could determine the fate of Obamacare. The Trump administration wants the court to wait.

    By Katelyn Burns
    archives
    Another earthquake hits Puerto Rico, with aftershocks expectedAnother earthquake hits Puerto Rico, with aftershocks expected
    archives

    Puerto Rico has faced days of aftershocks following a 6.4-magnitude earthquake Tuesday, and was hit with a 5.9-magnitude shock Saturday.

    By Katelyn Burns
    Politics
    Sanders tops latest Iowa poll, but the 2020 Democratic primary is still a 4-way raceSanders tops latest Iowa poll, but the 2020 Democratic primary is still a 4-way race
    Politics

    Sen. Bernie Sanders has a strong base of support, but most Iowans still aren’t sure who they will caucus for.

    By Katelyn Burns
    World Politics
    Why you might not see any athletes protest at this summer’s OlympicsWhy you might not see any athletes protest at this summer’s Olympics
    World Politics

    The International Olympic Committee is the latest sports organization to crack down on athlete protests.

    By Katelyn Burns