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Riley Beggin

Riley Beggin

    Latest articles by Riley Beggin

    Politics
    The whistleblower’s lawyer says attacking him is illegal as Trump’s attacks continueThe whistleblower’s lawyer says attacking him is illegal as Trump’s attacks continue
    Politics

    The lawyer sent the White House a cease-and-desist letter, which went ignored.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    UK leaders insist Brexit will happen by October 31 despite an extension requestUK leaders insist Brexit will happen by October 31 despite an extension request
    World Politics

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson asked the EU for three more months to deliver Brexit. But Johnson and other leaders say it won’t be needed.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    US troops leaving Syria will fight ISIS from IraqUS troops leaving Syria will fight ISIS from Iraq
    World Politics

    Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the troops will help “defend Iraq” and “perform a counter-ISIS mission.”

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    Trump won’t host the G7 at his Miami resort after allTrump won’t host the G7 at his Miami resort after all
    Politics

    Critics accused Trump of wanting to use the meeting to personally enrich himself.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    Clinton’s email practices were risky but not malicious, State Department findsClinton’s email practices were risky but not malicious, State Department finds
    Politics

    Investigators found no “deliberate mishandling” of classified information by Clinton and her aides.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    In London, hundreds of thousands demand another chance to vote on BrexitIn London, hundreds of thousands demand another chance to vote on Brexit
    World Politics

    A massive protest was held as lawmakers voted to ask the EU for a Brexit delay.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    Tulsi Gabbard calls Hillary Clinton “the queen of warmongers” in her latest clash with top DemocratsTulsi Gabbard calls Hillary Clinton “the queen of warmongers” in her latest clash with top Democrats
    Politics

    Why are Hillary Clinton and Tulsi Gabbard fighting? Tension between Gabbard and Democratic leaders goes way back.

    By Riley Beggin
    Climate
    Dorian leaves thousands without power in Canada as it finally heads to open waterDorian leaves thousands without power in Canada as it finally heads to open water
    Climate

    Hurricane Dorian has left at least 44 dead in the Bahamas, at least two people dead in the US, and more than 70,000 people homeless.

    By Riley Beggin
    World Politics
    Boris Johnson refuses to ask the EU for a Brexit extension. Some experts say he may go to jail for it.Boris Johnson refuses to ask the EU for a Brexit extension. Some experts say he may go to jail for it.
    World Politics

    Johnson has faced a number of setbacks in Parliament recently, but has said the UK will still leave the EU on October 31.

    By Riley Beggin
    Politics
    GOP presidential hopeful Mark Sanford is running against Trump to talk about the national debtGOP presidential hopeful Mark Sanford is running against Trump to talk about the national debt
    Politics

    Sanford said the Republican primary needs “an earnest and real conversation on debt and deficits and government spending.”

    By Riley Beggin