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Riley Beggin

Riley Beggin

Riley was a contributing reporter for Vox’s politics and policy team. She covers national and international political news.

Latest articles by Riley Beggin

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Biden maintains a strong lead over Trump in new national pollsBiden maintains a strong lead over Trump in new national polls
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Voters expressed more confidence in Trump on the economy, but Biden led on everything else.

By Riley Beggin
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Jacob Blake speaks out about being shot by a police officer: “It’s nothing but pain”Jacob Blake speaks out about being shot by a police officer: “It’s nothing but pain”
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Blake made the statement from his hospital bed, where he is still undergoing treatment.

By Riley Beggin
Politics
The Trump administration began scaling back the census count. A judge stopped it — for now.The Trump administration began scaling back the census count. A judge stopped it — for now.
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The Trump administration wanted to end the 2020 census a month early. A judge temporarily blocked its plan.

By Riley Beggin
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Colleges are making last-minute changes as coronavirus cases spike. That’s tough for students.Colleges are making last-minute changes as coronavirus cases spike. That’s tough for students.
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At schools around the US, suspensions and dismissals are rising along with cases. And a growing number of students are seeing classes go online.

By Riley Beggin
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The fight over defunding Stars and Stripes, explainedThe fight over defunding Stars and Stripes, explained
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The Pentagon moved to close the long-standing, popular military newspaper. It’s not the first time.

By Riley Beggin
Politics
Trump orders federal anti-racism training to be ended, calling it “a sickness”Trump orders federal anti-racism training to be ended, calling it “a sickness”
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A White House memo directing an end to the programs said the trainings are “anti-American propaganda” and must stop.

By Riley Beggin
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Republicans announce speaker lineup for the RNCRepublicans announce speaker lineup for the RNC
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Speakers include Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Vice President Mike Pence and — of course — President Donald Trump.

By Riley Beggin
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College students are motivated to vote, but many don’t trust US electionsCollege students are motivated to vote, but many don’t trust US elections
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A new study finds college students may be inclined to distrust the election results.

By Riley Beggin
Politics
The real Maryanne Trump scandal is the Trump family’s wealthThe real Maryanne Trump scandal is the Trump family’s wealth
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Trump “has no principles — none,” his sister said on secret tape. But there are questions about her involvement in the family’s deceptive business practices.

By Riley Beggin
Politics
Democrats push for $25 billion for the Postal Service. The White House says it will reject it.Democrats push for $25 billion for the Postal Service. The White House says it will reject it.
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As Postmaster General Louis DeJoy works to quell election fears, a battle over funding for the agency takes shape in Congress.

By Riley Beggin