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Riley Beggin

Riley Beggin

    Latest articles by Riley Beggin

    World Politics
    Trump threatens new attacks on Iran, as Iranian leaders compare him to ISISTrump threatens new attacks on Iran, as Iranian leaders compare him to ISIS
    World Politics

    Trump said the US would attack 52 sites in Iran should the country retaliate for the killing of Qassem Soleimani.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    Iraqi parliament approves a resolution on expelling US troops after Soleimani killingIraqi parliament approves a resolution on expelling US troops after Soleimani killing
    World Politics

    Iraq’s prime minister said it’s time to “reorganize the relationship.”

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    Senate Republicans have already made up their minds on impeachmentSenate Republicans have already made up their minds on impeachment
    Politics

    With the impeachment process concluding in the House, Senate Republicans have made it clear Trump will not be removed from office during a Senate trial.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    Top Democratic candidates ask the DNC to allow more candidates to participate in debatesTop Democratic candidates ask the DNC to allow more candidates to participate in debates
    Politics

    Sen. Cory Booker and other 2020 candidates have asked that the rules be relaxed to foster greater diversity on the party’s final primary debate stages.

    By Riley Beggin
    Culture
    SNL tackles the political divide and the electoral college with a Christmas dinner spoofSNL tackles the political divide and the electoral college with a Christmas dinner spoof
    Culture

    Families across the nation debate impeachment in the sketch, which features a special appearance by Kate McKinnon’s Greta Thunberg.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    House Democrats deny Republicans’ request for whistleblower testimonyHouse Democrats deny Republicans’ request for whistleblower testimony
    Politics

    Rep. Adam Schiff said he would deny any request that might turn the hearings into “sham investigations” into Joe and Hunter Biden.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    Bolivian President Evo Morales resigns following mass protestsBolivian President Evo Morales resigns following mass protests
    World Politics

    Morales faced protests and a report that found meddling in the 2019 presidential election.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    Democrats aren’t sure Bloomberg should run for president. A new poll suggests voters aren’t either.Democrats aren’t sure Bloomberg should run for president. A new poll suggests voters aren’t either.
    Politics

    A new poll found Bloomberg would have 4 percent support and would be the most unpopular Democratic candidate if he were to enter the race now.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    House Republicans release their impeachment inquiry witness wish listHouse Republicans release their impeachment inquiry witness wish list
    Politics

    House Intelligence Committee chairman Rep. Adam Schiff has said calling some on the list, like Hunter Biden, is out of the question.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    John Bolton says he has new intel on Ukraine, but won’t testify without a court rulingJohn Bolton says he has new intel on Ukraine, but won’t testify without a court ruling
    Politics

    Bolton’s lawyer says his testimony depends on a case involving the powers of the legislative and executive branches.

    By Riley Beggin