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Zeeshan Aleem

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Zeeshan Aleem

    Politics
    Trump continues purging inspectors general, removing a State Department watchdogTrump continues purging inspectors general, removing a State Department watchdog
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    Dems say it’s retaliation for an investigation into Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Trump responds to Bush’s call for bipartisan unity with tweets attacking his enemiesTrump responds to Bush’s call for bipartisan unity with tweets attacking his enemies
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    He also sent out a bizarre tweet talking about coronavirus like it was a biblical plague.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    North Korea and South Korea exchange gunfire across the DMZ for the first time since 2017North Korea and South Korea exchange gunfire across the DMZ for the first time since 2017
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    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the US believes it was accidental.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    South Korea has brought new coronavirus cases under control. It’s taking steps to reopen public life.South Korea has brought new coronavirus cases under control. It’s taking steps to reopen public life.
    World Politics

    After May 6, facilities like parks, museums, and schools are set to gradually reopen.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    The Senate doesn’t have enough coronavirus test kits — but it doesn’t want ones from the White HouseThe Senate doesn’t have enough coronavirus test kits — but it doesn’t want ones from the White House
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    Congressional leaders rejected Trump’s offer for special test kits as the country lags behind on testing capacity.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    3 California counties are defying state orders on reopening businesses3 California counties are defying state orders on reopening businesses
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    Modoc, Yuba, and Sutter counties plan to reopen businesses, ignoring statewide restrictions.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    World Politics
    Canada just banned military-style assault weapons after its deadliest mass shootingCanada just banned military-style assault weapons after its deadliest mass shooting
    World Politics

    “You don’t need an AR-15 to bring down a deer,” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Governors say Trump’s disinfectant comments prompted hundreds of poison center callsGovernors say Trump’s disinfectant comments prompted hundreds of poison center calls
    Politics

    Governors from both parties warn that people take what the president says seriously, even if he doesn’t.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Politics
    Italy will take small steps to restart its economy as early as this weekItaly will take small steps to restart its economy as early as this week
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    Italy’s prime minister said the country cannot afford to prolong a total lockdown over coronavirus.

    By Zeeshan Aleem
    Culture
    Brad Pitt, as Dr. Fauci, translates Trump’s coronavirus misinformation in SNL’s cold openBrad Pitt, as Dr. Fauci, translates Trump’s coronavirus misinformation in SNL’s cold open
    Culture

    Pitt’s Fauci worked at translating Trump’s coronavirus statements in SNL’s cold open.

    By Zeeshan Aleem