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Riley Beggin

Riley Beggin

    Latest articles by Riley Beggin

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    Trump calls for law enforcement at the polls, prompting cries of voter intimidationTrump calls for law enforcement at the polls, prompting cries of voter intimidation
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    Federal law prohibits sending in armed officials, but the suggestion may be part of a wider voter intimidation strategy.

    By Riley Beggin
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    What we know about a shooting at a protest in LouisvilleWhat we know about a shooting at a protest in Louisville
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    One person was killed at an anti-racism and police brutality protest.

    By Riley Beggin
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    Russia reportedly offered the Taliban bounties for American soldiers. Trump denies knowing about it.Russia reportedly offered the Taliban bounties for American soldiers. Trump denies knowing about it.
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    Democrats and Republicans alike demand answers from an administration that’s long been soft on Russia.

    By Riley Beggin
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    Trump thanks the “great people” in a video featuring a supporter yelling “white power”Trump thanks the “great people” in a video featuring a supporter yelling “white power”
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    The White House said the president did not hear the repeated use of the white supremacist phrase.

    By Riley Beggin
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    Poll: 40 percent of Americans think the worst of the coronavirus is over, even as cases spikePoll: 40 percent of Americans think the worst of the coronavirus is over, even as cases spike
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    Pew Research Center found a growing share of Americans — and most Republicans — believe the US has already been through the worst of Covid-19.

    By Riley Beggin
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    Trump signs an executive order on prosecuting those who destroy monumentsTrump signs an executive order on prosecuting those who destroy monuments
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    The order follows Trump’s calls for 10-year prison sentences for protesters who tear down monuments.

    By Riley Beggin
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    US must release children from detention centers due to Covid-19, judge rulesUS must release children from detention centers due to Covid-19, judge rules
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    Judge Dolly Gee found ICE has failed to adequately protect children in custody from Covid-19, ordering them to be released by July 17.

    By Riley Beggin
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    Trump officials say there is no systemic racism problem in law enforcementTrump officials say there is no systemic racism problem in law enforcement
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    “That kind of thing is very uncommon now,” HUD Secretary Ben Carson said of systemic racism Sunday.

    By Riley Beggin
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    Colin Powell says he’s voting for Biden. Other top Republicans may soon follow.Colin Powell says he’s voting for Biden. Other top Republicans may soon follow.
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    Powell’s announcement comes amid reports of eroding support for Trump among former Republican leaders.

    By Riley Beggin
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    Protesters tore down a statue in the former capital of the Confederacy. More may follow.Protesters tore down a statue in the former capital of the Confederacy. More may follow.
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    Protesters — and public officials — are tearing down Confederate monuments amid nationwide anti-racism protests.

    By Riley Beggin